Matt Baird
Matt Baird
Editor of Cycling Plus magazine
Recent articles by Matt Baird

Clip-on aerobars: 11 of the best reviewed for triathlon

Often the easiest way to shave off seconds on a road bike is to add a set of clip-on aerobars. Here, we review 11 options for triathlon…
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Best aero helmets for triathlon in 2024

Aero helmets come in a range of shapes and sizes. Here, we test 15 of the best
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Best triathlon bags in 2024: 17 options rated and reviewed

A triathlon transition bag will make your racing life easier and can double as a travelling or commuting companion. We put 17 options to the test
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Best cycling jackets reviewed for men and women in 2024

To enjoy your spring and autumn bike training sets, you’ll need a breathable jacket that deflects wind and rain - and hopefully looks alright in the pub. Matt Baird, Rob Slade, Jacqui Davies and Kelly Stokes test 16
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25 best moments in Olympic and Paralympic triathlon history

From cruel defeats to podium sweeps, triathlon at the Olympic and Paralympic Games has always been a highlight to watch. So here are our top 25 greatest multisport moments on the biggest sporting stage…
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Coros Pace 3 review

Can the Coros Pace 3 live up to the impressive performance and value of its predecessor? We put it to the test to find out...
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Mumbles Triathlon: What I learnt racing this tough, Welsh classic

Helping to close out the 2023 UK tri season in style was the Mumbles Triathlon. Battling the cut-offs, climbs and cows of the Gower was Matt Baird. Here’s his tale…
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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
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What's a brick session?

A brick session is a training set that involves more than one discipline/sport back-to-back, says Matt Baird. Here he explains why they are an important part of a triathlete's training programme
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Best triathlon wetsuits for all budgets

Need a new triathlon wetsuit to help you swim faster? Here are the best triathlon wetsuits out on the market, all independently reviewed by our experts
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Kona: Ironman World Championship women's course preview

We take a look at the Ironman World Championship course for the women's event in Kona, Hawaii, and discuss where the race may be won or lost
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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...
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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...
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Saucony Endorphin Elite review

With a retail price of almost £300, the carbon-plated Saucony Endorphin Elite must be some shoe... but is it a good option for triathlon racing? We find out
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Nike Vaporfly 3 review

It's the shoe that started the super shoe trend over five years ago, but is the Nike Vaporfly 3 still at the front of the pack? Matt Baird finds out...
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On Cloudboom Echo 3 review

They may have propelled Gustav Iden to gold at the Ironman World Champs, but can these carbon run shoes from On transform your performance too?
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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite V3 review

The New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite V3s are worn by pro triathletes Alex Yee and Georgia Taylor-Brown, but are they worth the money for age-groupers? It's time to find out...
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Asics Metaspeed Edge+ review

Asics' carbon running shoes can be seen on the feet of many pro triathletes, but are they worth the investment for age-groupers? We test the Metaspeed Edge+ to find out...
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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
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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?
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Female triathletes: the 12 greatest ever

We have discussed, debated and, frankly, argued furiously about who should make it onto our top-12 female triathletes of all time list... do you agree with our chosen dozen?
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Zone3 Aeroforce X II tri-suit review

Can the sequel to Zone3's original Aeroforce X tri-suit outshine its predecessor? Seasoned gear tester Matt Baird goes in search of answers...
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35 easy ways to boost your triathlon race-day performance

No-one ever said triathlon was easy, but there are sure-fire ways to make race day 'easy-er'. And, as our cast of experts reveal here, small changes can have some of the biggest rewards…
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Best running jackets: 11 top choices for men and women

A run jacket that battles the elements will provide an essential surge to your off-season training. The 220 team tests 11 lightweight water-resistant run jackets
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