Matt Baird
Together Trust looking for Great Manchester Run entrants
North west charity, the Together Trust, is looking for runners to fill its charity places in the Bupa Great Manchester Run
Win! Win! Win!
We’ve teamed up with Gatorade, Kask helmets and New Balance for this month’s giveaways. Head to https://www.220triathlon.com/competitions to enter
TCR videos online now
TCR Show 2010 videos featuring Wellington, Scott and, er, Witts, all online at https://www.220triathlon.com/video now
Inaugural ITU Elite Sprint Triathlon World Champs launched
The International Triathlon Union has announced the addition of the inaugural ITU Elite Sprint Triathlon World Championship to its 2010 race calendar, to be held in Lausanne, Switzerland on August 21
ITU to host Elite Sprint and Team World Champs in Lausanne
Inaugural Champs set for August 2010
Registration for European Age Group events now open
British Triathlon has announced that registration for the 2011 ETU Triathlon European Championships and 2010 Myjava ETU Cross Triathlon European Championships is now open
The Road to Rio starts for BTF
British Triathlon has launched the 2010 GB Paratriathlon Performance Squad, as the sport aims to create a World Class infrastructure in the build up to the Paralympics in Rio 2016
ITU founder honoured with Olympic Order
Les McDonald, founding president of International Triathlon Union, was honoured with an Olympic Order on the final day of the 122nd IOC Session held during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games
Polar RS300X G1
This recreational heart rate monitor from Polar, the forefathers of this type of technology, is solid, lightweight and a good all-round performer. This package includes the G1 GPS unit, like the Polar RS800CX, but we do wonder why anyone but the most data-hungry would stump up the difference. This watch supplies a wide range of […]
Suunto T3c Running Pack
This Suunto monitor has an understated but masculine style and boasts a good level of technology, notably via the ANT+ communication that permits bike and running peripherals to be integrated into your training. The bundled foot pod doesn’t compare to the micro offering from Garmin, but it’s still lightweight and certainly a cost-effective equivalent to […]
Cardiosport GT5
From the packaging through to the watch and dock design, the GT5 looks like old stock from the 1990s! But no, this is the pinnacle heart rate monitor from Cardiosport with a comparatively low profile and simple design. The coded heart rate strap is the same as you’ll find in the Sigma Onyx and the […]
Garmin Forerunner XT310
Very rarely do we come across a piece of technology that can perform to our highest expectations. With the XT310, Garmin has exceeded them. This is a truly multifunctional device with a simple and completely reconfigurable interface. The extensive levels of functionality even allow a relative technophobe to be up and running (quite literally!) in […]
Timex Ironman Race Training Kit
The name suggests that this Timex kit might include a wealth of goodies. The end result, however, was somewhat disappointing. The bundle includes a USB stick for wireless downloading of data and a fairly standard heart rate belt. The USB device is a welcome addition but doesn’t provide the live functionality of Suunto, nor the […]
Polar RS800CX Multi
Polar demands respect when it comes to performance, but as the RS800CX is one of the most expensive monitors we’ve tested, it needs to prove its worth. Specification-wise, everything is covered, and when combined with the improved Polar Pro 5 software, this really is a device that can help you guide, improve and plan your […]
Ciclosport HAC 5 Titan
The Ciclosport definitely lives up to its name size-wise but how does it compare to Goliaths such as the Garmin XT310? Well, after reading the functions list and spotting the ‘pod’ design that allows you to attach the monitor to the bike without the strap, you’ll soon understand: Titan by name, Titan by nature it […]
Suunto T6c Red Arrow Limited Edition
Suunto has recently been encroaching on Polar’s monopoly at the higher-end of the heart rate monitor market, and their new T6c is a great example as to why. This watch looks great, and has a solid feel and a good-sized screen. The UI has been altered slightly from the original T6 and is easier to […]
Sigma Onyx Pro
Sigma’s Onyx Pro is one of the cheapest HR monitors available, but the company with a strong track record cycling computers hasn’t skimped on the details. While the Onyx Pro may not be the sexiest object, it feels well built, with some quality materials and simple design. As soon as you get your fingers on […]
Garmin FR60
One of our favourite phrases is ‘keep it simple’ and the FR60 does just that: it’s simple to set up, simple to use and simple to look at. If all you’re after is reliability, a high specification and a solid database for recording all of your training efforts, then you’ll really struggle to find a […]
Bontrager Sport Wind Vest
Already hugely respected in the bike world for their high-quality components, the new Sport Wind Vest proves that Bontrager can also cut it in the world of apparel. The vest is sleeveless and manufactured from a densely woven microfibre, resulting in a super lightweight and wind-resistant option. But as such, it won’t hold up to […]
Saucony Omni 8
Shoe technology has progressed rapidly in the last few years, particularly for runners who require support when their foot rolls inwards. It used to be the rigid anti-rollbar that did just that, but, while perfect for pronators, this made the shoe feel solid and unresponsive. Fast-forward to 2009 and a supportive shoe like the Omni […]
Zone3 Buoyancy Shorts
A common complaint among us triathletes is just how poor our swim performance can be. And one of the main reasons that we fall foul to bad form is because of sinking legs and a whole load of ensuing drag. Given the assistance that a wetsuit provides with buoyancy and hydrodynamics, many of us train […]
Giant Trinity Bottle Cage System
Doing longer rides and need to take more water bottles with you? Or just don’t fancy ruining the aerodynamics of your frame with a couple of large vessels? Either way, placing water bottles behind the saddle may be the answer to your woes. The Giant Trinity Bottle Cage System attaches securely to the saddle rails […]
