12 weird and wacky races to challenge yourself in off-season
The triathlon season is over. Time to knuckle down on Zwift, right? Think again, with our essential guide to this winter’s weirdest and wackiest events.
Matt Baird
Best Ironman-distance triathlons for beginners in Europe
Which Iron-distance triathlons are best for first timers? A long-distance triathlon is never easy but there are some that are more beginner-friendly than others. Here we pick our top five European ironman-distance triathlons suitable for newcomers to 226km racing…
Best carbon plate running shoes in 2024
They’ve revolutionised running and are collecting a deluge of world records in their wake. But do you need carbon run shoes? We put them to the test to find out…
Best running shoes to buy in 2024
Looking for some new running shoes to help you achieve your goals in 2024? Here are the shoes the 220 Triathlon test team rates highly right now…
Hoka Cielo X1 review
Hoka continues to innovate with its new max cushioned carbon road shoe, but should you buy it? We find out…
Under Armour Velociti Elite 2 review
Under Armour continues to innovate with its new carbon road shoe, but should you buy it? We find out…
Brooks Hyperion Max 2 review
Is Brooks’ new Hyperion Max 2 the perfect partner for tempo efforts and racing? Matt Baird pounds the pavement to find out…
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 review
New Balance has innovated once more with an all-new shoe with a lower drop and new, thinner arched carbon plate, but is it worth buying? We find out…
Roka Gen II Elite Aero Short Sleeve tri-suit review
The Roka Gen II Elite Aero Short Sleeve has been around for a little while now, but does it still meet the needs of age-groupers? We find out…
Santini Torpe tri-suit review
The Santini Torpe is designed with short-course triathlon in mind, but does it meet the needs of age-groupers? Let’s find out…
Zoot Ultra Triathlon P1 Racesuit review
The Zoot Ultra Triathlon P1 Racesuit certainly stands out visually, but does it offer a stand-out performance to match? Matt Baird finds out…
Compressport Aero SS tri-suit review
The Compressport Aero SS has a lot of unique elements to it. But does that add up to a great tri-suit? We take to the wind tunnel and the streets to find out…
Van Rysel Aerodynamic Long-Distance Trisuit review
Decathlon brand Van Rysel attempts to combine aerodynamics and value for money in the Aerodynamic Long-Distance Trisuit. But does it succeed?
Huub Anemoi 2 22Plus tri-suit review
This speed-focussed tri-suit from Huub is targeted at triathletes that hit bike speeds over 22mph. But does it also do the basics well?
Best aero helmets for triathlon in 2024
Aero helmets come in a range of shapes and sizes. Here, we test 23 of the best for triathlon
Orca Apex Dream Kona tri-suit review
We know Orca best for its fantastic range of wetsuits, but does the brand’s Apex Dream Kona tri-suit perform to similarly high standards?
What is a tri-suit?
New to triathlon and heard you need a tri-suit but not exactly sure what it is? Long-suffering triathlete and former 220 Triathlon features editor Matt Baird explains how a tri-suit works and why it’s an essential kit purchase
Nopinz Pro-1 Evo SS tri-suit review
The Nopinz Pro-1 Evo tri-suit marries good value with impressive performance. Find out how in our full review
Huub Alchemy wetsuit review
Huub only produced a limited run of its Alchemy wetsuit, but you can still find them for sale. But are they worth the money? Let’s find out
Surpas Insane 2 Speedsuit LDT review
If it’s good enough for Kristian Blummenfelt, is it good enough for you? We test the Surpas Insane 2 Speedsuit to find out…
Zoggs Hypex Pro FS wetsuit review
Does the new Zoggs Hypex Pro FS deserve a place among the best triathlon wetsuits around? Let’s find out…
Tri-Fit Geo Lightening tri-suit review
The Tri-Fit Geo Lightening certainly stands out visually, but does it deliver on race day too?
Orca Athlex Flow wetsuit review
Orca has been producing some brilliant triathlon wetsuits recently and the Athlex Flow is one of them. Here’s our full review
Fizik Transiro Hydra Aeroweave Carbon review
In the market for a top-end triathlon bike shoe to help you to a new PB? Former 220 Triathlon featured editor Matt Baird puts the new Fizik Transiro Hydra Aeroweave Carbon to the test
