Dryrobes aren’t the only swim changing robes out there. Here are 12 of the best Dryrobe alternatives we’ve reviewed and would recommend for wild swims and outdoor adventures.
Pulling on his wetsuit each day and braving the freezing waters around Iceland, Ross Edgley made history last year after swimming 1,610km to circumnavigate the country. While the headlines were of epic swimming, the harsh toll of nature on his body and the ecological research he enabled though, there was a much more personal reason […]
The government has proposed 13 new designated bathing sites in the UK including the first on the River Thames. Could this mean more places to pull on your swim goggles and enjoy the water? The proposed new sites will see the nation’s total bathing spots increase to 464. Local communities are being invited to have […]
Do the custom-designed TheMagic5 swim goggles deliver the perfect fit? Swim coach and 220 Triathlon editor Helen Webster finds out…
Training for a triathlon can be daunting. Not only do you need to find a training plan to follow, but you need to make sure it fits around work, family life and other commitments. This is where former pro rider Alex Dowsett saw an opportunity to help make things easier, by launching the AI-powered cycling […]
Right now, most of us are likely looking ahead to a traditional triathlon season – finding training plans ready for the three-sport format and polishing our swim-bike-run skills. With the Winter Olympics underway this week in Milano though you might be wondering about the most wintery version – biathlon. While triathlon might be the most […]
The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro recently supplanted the Fenix 8 at the top of this series. But does extra cost translate into performance? We’ve tested both to find out.
With just a wetsuit and neoprene accessories to protect him from the extreme cold, British endurance athlete and adventurer Ross Edgley once again defied the limits of human performance, completing a record-breaking swim around the coastline of Iceland. Now a new documentary series, starting on Channel 4 on Saturday 7th February, goes inside the swim […]
Looking for a bag to take to the pool? Here are the best kit bags for swimming that’ll keep your wet and dry kit separate.
Ironman has today announced that it will increase the professional draft zone distance on the bike from 12 to 20 meters, reflecting the brand’s findings generated through scientific testing and research applied to race dynamics. The adjusted professional athlete draft zone distance will be updated in the 2026 Ironman Competition Rules, which will be released in February and be effective as of March 1, 2026. The news comes […]
Our expert reviewer finds out whether the Garmin Forerunner 165 is worth buying and where it sits in the Forerunner range.
What are the benefits of cold water swimming and is it good for our health and mind? Find out here…
The Sonar 2 Pro promises long-distance comfort while the Suunto Aqua has superior spec and tech. Helen Websters puts them head-to-head.
Here’s a roundup of our all-time favourite bits of triathlon gear our team has tested in 2025, all of which scored over 90% in testing.
It’s important to warm your body up safely after open-water swims. Here’s our step-by-step guide, plus some essential items of kit to help get you warm again
Heading for a swim or dip this winter? Then make sure you stay safe with these expert tips and resources.
Your first triathlon wetsuit is a landmark purchase on your triathlon journey. So which is the sub-$300/£250 winner? 220 finds out…
I‘ve tried several sets of waterproof headphones, but the comfort and ease of use have made the new H20 Audio Sonar 2 Pro my choice
Fit is king when it comes to choosing a wetsuit for open-water swimming and triathlon – but how tight should your wetsuit be and will it stretch? Here is all the info you need to know.
Need a new triathlon wetsuit for next season, so you can smash the swim leg? Here are the best women’s triathlon wetsuits out on the market, all independently reviewed by our experts.
Are these feature-packed swimming headphones the solution to beating boredom in the pool, as well as tracking your training?
Striking, reliable, and brilliant for open-water, here are our thoughts on the Zone3 Vapour goggle.
Hayden Wilde cruises to his sixth win from seven starts on the T100 Tour this year and calls out the short-course athletes he’d love to race at this distance, including Alex Yee and Matty Hauser. With recovery from injury and a solid block of training behind him, Hayden Wilde cruised through to take the title […]
Great Britain’s Kate Waugh claimed the victory in the Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final today in Lusail after a hard year of training and racing was rewarded. Waugh had led the rankings going into the title decider and knew a victory would seal the season-long crown – and her first ever World Championship in the sport. […]
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