Macca teams up with TriStar
Chris McCormack partners up with Star Production SARL for the growing TriStar Series. Macca will participate in many of the triathlon events focused on fun, environmental protection and social responsibility
Matt Baird
TriGrandPrix field hotting up
TriGrandPrix continues to build upon the momentum created by the launch of the 2010 series
Overboard Waterproof Camera Case
Ideal for beginners unable to splash out (I’m sorry) on a waterproof camera, this is a fully waterproof, buoyant case suitable for cameras and camera phones. The idea is that the transparent PVC wallet allows you to take photos under, in or around water, safeguarding the shutter and all the buttons. We tested it with […]
Zinn & The Art Of Road Bike Maintenance
If ever there was a classic text on bike maintenance, this has to be it. And, with this latest edition including SRAM Red, Shimano electric and Campag 11 speed, it’s certainly right up to date. The joy of this third edition, like its predecessors, is that it goes from super simple tasks – such as […]
Shotz Carboshotz
Until this product test, I’d never found a gel that delivered quite the right combination of intense energy without tickling the gag reflex due to a somewhat claggy overload of the mouth. The Carboshotz achieve this and then some. Pleasingly, there’s a good range of flavours, with Wild Bean (with 80mg of caffeine for tougher […]
AceCo K-Edge Chain Catcher
AceCo specialises in precision engineering and has produced this K-Edge Chain Catcher – recently seen on Bradley Wiggins’ Felt – with the dual aim of keeping your chain in place and protecting your frame from damage caused by a derailed chain. It works only with braze-on style front derailleur, is just 10 grammes and, tucked […]
Gore Ride-On: Professional System
With most of the SRAM-sponsored teams in the pro peloton running these derailleur cables, it’s a sure bet they offer pretty snappy performance. I’m a convert to the sealed versions on my mountain bike and cyclocross steeds, and immediately noticed improved shifting, increased resilience to mud and crud, and prolonged durability. This latest incarnation is […]
RGA Compress Calf Guards
Like all compression gear, these RGA Compress Calf Guards are designed to help improve circulation and drive nasties – such as lactate build-up and other waste products – from your muscles for a speedier recovery following intense training and/or racing. The RGAs can be worn during or post-exercise and are easy to put on and […]
XLAB Gorilla Cage & Turbo Wing
The Gorilla Cage is a smart looking piece of carbon that’s not going to look out of place on even the fanciest steed. And, at £37.99, it’s competitively priced compared to other carbon cages. Hitting a pothole and losing bottles can spell disaster but here my bottle stayed firmly in place despite hard mountain biking. […]
Sharkeye Tracker
If you want to get to the bottom of your swim limitations, or have aspirations of becoming a coach, then the Sharkeye could be for you. This standalone underwater camera lets you walk alongside a swimmer – pending approval from your pool – to capture their technique as well as being able to view the […]
Newton Sir Isaac
The marketing and hype flying around the award-gobbling Newton shoes has so far left me – unlike thousands of others – feeling somewhat lukewarm, but I felt I needed to give this new model the impartial once over to see what the fuss was about. The Isaacs are aimed at runners who want to move […]
Mavic HC Short
Mavic’s HC shorts are designed for longer rides or road races. The padding is plentiful and the thickness varies to produce the most comfortable and flexible padding you could wish for, with the external elastic gripper holding the shorts in place well. The shoulder straps are made from breathable netting and are well shaped with […]
Vibram Fivefingers Sprint
The Nike Sock Racer and the Newton Gravity are just two of the innovative run-related products to split the running community in recent times. And, with both a groundswell of support from the barefoot running community (including Born to Run author Chris McDougall) and the naysayers repulsed by that aesthetic assault, the Vibrams have joined […]
Lumie Pharos Compact
Light boxes may be better known for helping those afflicted with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), but athletes can also benefit from their use by helping them improve mood through the winter months with daily exposure of just 40mins. Lumie, leaders in light box technology, offer up the Pharos Compact as a keenly priced unit that […]
Swimovate Pool-Mate
Using motion-sensors, the Pool-Mate records your entire swim session, storing information about how many lengths you’ve done (invaluable if you often lose count), your pace per 100m, stroke rate, calorie-burn and efficiency, without you needing to press any buttons during your swim. You only need to hit ‘Start’ at the beginning and ‘Stop’ at the […]
“Come and join me in London”, says Ali Brownlee
“Come and join me in London”, said World Champion Alistair Brownlee today as he announced his intention to make the 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship, London, a key part of his 2010 season.
Assault of Col du Soulor
With the possible exception of watching someone else train, few things in life are as boring as riding a turbo. But Rick Kiddle – a top tri coach since the early nineties – is hoping to combine those two negatives to form one positive biking experience. He’s banking on his ride up the Col du […]
Shimano WT51
Shimano proudly claim that some of the world’s leading triathletes helped them design their WT51 shoe – and it shows. This shoe boasts both funk and function: the super stiff yet light carbon-fibre sole offers good support to the foot and aids pedaling efficiency, while its sleek good looks mean anyone wearing them looks the […]
Fusion Power Compression
This emerging brand from Denmark prides itself on its high-performance sports apparel for triathlon, cycling and running. Their compression range utilises Invista’s Power Lycra, a stronger version of classic Lycra, allowing a compressive effect to be easily applied to the body. Fusion’s latest compression offering, the Power Compression tights, use a panelled design to provide […]
Maximuscle Promax Choc/Mint
Maximuscle and its Promax range is synonymous with protein. It’s always gone down well with us before, but how does this new flavour – choc and mint (908g tub) – measure up? Weighing in at 120kcals per serving, it’s relatively lightweight compared to its competition in this category. But, for a 70kg male, one serving […]
Slazenger S1 Hypotonic
Normally associated with Wimbledon, tennis rackets and sports clothing, Slazenger has recently launched the S1 Hypotonic, marketed as a fluid replacement drink and coming in two flavours: orange and mixed berry. Hypotonic means the fluid in question has a lower concentration (or osmolality) than plain water or isotonic drinks. This allows for faster absorption into […]
FSA K-Force Carbon RD-888
Mavic and Zipp are usually the first names to spring from people’s lips when they’re talking about aero wheels. But while that pair may have the highest profile, they are far from the only stalls in the deep-section marketplace. FSA isn’t exactly a newcomer to that market but is hoping its K-Force wheels will help […]
