TT bike helmets: 3 of the best reviewed
3 of the best time trial aero helmets tested, rated and reviewed by our expert reviewer
220 Triathlon Team
Michael Rauschendorfer remembered
Michael Rauschendorfer was one of tri’s most popular and talented photographers, so it was with great sadness that we learnt of his passing last week. Here we look back at some of his greatest shots from Kona
September issue of 220 out now
220 is now 30 years old! (we can’t believe it either!). To celebrate we produced a special anniversary issue and here are the highlights…
The ultimate 30 training tips; the best race-day breakfasts; racing Windsor tri 1980’s style; what will happen during the next 30 years of tri; 8=week duathlon training plan and all the latest tri kit tested and reviewed
Tokyo 2020 test event preview: what to expect and the Brits hoping for victory
Olympic fever has started and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic triathlon test events are just days away (15-18th August). 220 columnist Tim Heming looks at what we can expect, where the Brits need to finish to qualify and the rivals that might stop them.
Vicky Holland: how to train for a faster run
We join 2018 ITU world champ Vicky Holland on the track as she shares her strategy for refining her run
Hay fever: how can I keep training and racing?
Suffer with hay fever? Here’s some advice on how to prevent and treat attacks so you can keep racing and training during the summer months, from respiratory specialist, Dr James Hull
What is Fat Pad Syndrome?
Fat Pad Syndrome is a common ailment among athletes. Physiotherapist Omkar Sawant explains all you need to know about Fat Pad Syndrome (also known as Fat Pad Impingement and Hoffa’s Syndrome) and how to treat and prevent it.
How Lucy Charles-Barclay fuels her races
A month ago Lucy Charles-Barclay stormed round Challenge Roth to win convincingly. Here, in her own words, is how she fuels her long-distance events
How much does bike weight influence speed?
Wondering how much bike weight affects your cycling speed, and whether lighter bikes really do go faster? Nik Cook looks at the evidence
Backstroke: What are its benefits and will it improve my front crawl?
Should you swim backstroke? Wondering if it is worth including some backstroke in your swimming sessions? Yes says John Wood, here’s why…
Swim leg: How to start and finish strongly
Get your tri challenge off to a flyer by developing fast swim starts and exits into T1
How long does caffeine stay in the body, and for how long do you feel its affects?
Caffeine is possibly the most effective legal drug in triathlon, says James Witts. Here he explains how much time it spends in the body and for how long you can feel its affects
Local hero Dreitz wins Challenge Roth
Dreams came true at DATEV Challenge Roth with Franconian local Andi Dreitz taking victory to the delight of the home crowd
Lucy Charles-Barclay wins Challenge Roth
Lucy Charles-Barclay goes one better than last year in Germany and takes victory at one of long-distance triathlon’s greatest races, Challenge Roth
Challenge Roth’s stellar line up includes Brits Lucy Charles-Barclay and David McNamee
With two Kona podiums each, Lucy Charles-Barclay and David McNamee are two of the most consistent long-distance triathletes in the world today, but what can they do at Roth and will they smash any records? Well the waiting is nearly over and we will find out tomorrow…
220’s birthday competition extravaganza: 30 days of prizes to win
To mark our 30th birthday, not only do we have a special anniversary issue planned but we’re also running a competition a day for 30 days on our website, so keep your eyes peeled for some fantastic prizes…
Swim cadence: Is there a perfect stroke rate?
Mark Allen gives his world-beating advice on swim cadence
How Ali Brownlee fuelled Ironman debut victory
Here’s how Ali Brownlee fuelled his first Ironman victory
How to pace your first Ironman
Got your first Ironman coming up and, and worried you’re going to mess it up from the off? Tim Don explains how to pace it so you avoid a DNF disaster
Open-water swimming: How to get faster from the pros
Wondering how to get faster in open water? Pros Jack Rex Burnell and Jess Learmonth have this advice…
What to do if you mess up your sighting race-day
Struggle to sight race-day? We show you the basic steps necessary if you start to go off-piste
July 2019 issue out now
Highlights include: 45 lunchtime speed sessions, the ultimate guide to race fuelling, 21 new multisport adventures, 8-week HIIT training plan, and all the latest tri kit tested and reviewed
What’s the difference between fruit and vegetables, and which are best for athletes?
Wondering how fruit and vegetables differ nutritionally, and if one’s better than the other for athletes? Nutritionist Sophie Heath explains
Are you more prone to injuries if you run early in the morning?
Like to run first thing in the morning but heard that it makes you more prone to injuries? Scott Findlay explains whether it’s true
