Matt Baird
Special Issue 2009
It’s celebration time with our biggest-ever issue. Includes the top 20… races to do before you die; greatest athletes; and best-ever tri gear. Also, when Welly met Newby-Fraser, and a whole lot more
February 2009
24 pages of essential winter training for all abilities, we head to Mexico for triathlon’s toughest race, Giant vs Specialized bike test
Open-Water Training Sessions
Do organised open-water sessions hold the key to faster racing? Emma-Kate Lidbury finds out…
Rhythmic Running
More triathletes than ever before are using music in a bid to aid their run performance. But does it really help? Nicola Joyce finds out…
Pedal like the Pros
They may train full-time and lead a monastic lifestyle, but we can all learn from the elites, Joe Beer reveals all
A Long Day in the Saddle
Mountains, cobbles, weather and miles – many are the challenges you face when you take on a cyclosportive. Joe Beer looks at how they can help triathletes
Race-Pace Run Training
Your main races demand you’re fast, and the only way to achieve pure speed is by running at the correct intensity, says Steph Forrester
Group Cycling: Part 2
In Part 2 of following a triathlon club’s group ride, Andy Bullock shows what we can learn from their nutritional and tactical strategies
Group Cycling: Part 1
Drafting is banned in age-group racing, but there are huge benefits to biking in a bunch, as Andy Bullock explains
Aero Biking Part Two
Once you’ve made your position as aerodynamic as possible, it’s time to look at your bike and its bits. Guy Kesteven shows you how to save time
March 2009
//bold//Long-Distance Special
Training tips, Ironman tales plus our new columnist… Chrissie Wellington!
Aero Biking Part One
Developing an aerodynamic position is vital for quicker biking. All you need is the correct set-up and some specific stretches, says Dave Smith
Winter Runwear
Thanks to advances in clothing technology you’ve got no excuses for not striding outdoors this winter. Tom Waller helps you defy the elements
Women’s guide to triathlon
In the battle of the sexes men and women are equals, but in triathlon you have to recognise your differences to succeed
Choosing your Run Shoe
Finding the right shoe to suit your running style involves negotiating a labyrinth of technology. Thankfully, Julian Goater’s here to get you into your stride
Specialized Roval Echappe E5
Specialized has a gift when it comes to making things look good, and has now applied its magic to this new interpretation of the Roval wheel brand. Specialized has also added its frame-proven E5 Metal Matrix material to the aero-section rims to create a tough hoop that can tackle the worst roads. Hidden-in-the-rim nipples for […]
Bontrager Classic
Designed to take on the cobbled races of northern Europe, these retro-styled rollers are equally ready for your local council’s worst repairs. We’ve heard good reports from big riders who’ve absolutely hammered these wheels and ours remained true even after venturing off-road. The slightly soft spoke tension takes plenty of sting out of rough sections, […]
Reynolds Solitude
Forget turning down the Christmas pud – these lightweight Reynolds rollers are a great way to lose weight after Santa’s scarpered. The good news is that there are no ‘special dietary requirements’ for these wheels – just conventional low-calorie menu options right through. The mid-depth aero rims help keep the wheels tight and responsive while […]
Shimano WH-R561
These 105 wheels are light and good value, which, coupled with Shimano’s legendary reliability, makes them an ideal winter wheel. The 24mm rims offer a smooth, pliable ride for coping with potholes, and also makes them less prone to gusting than deeper hoops. Placing the nipples of the straight-pull spokes (16 front/24 rear) at the […]
Gipiemme Tecno
Undoubtedly these Gipimme wheels are very eye-catching, but sadly they wouldn’t be our first choice for winter work. The deep 40mm section, with its widely spaced, paired aero spokes and overall matt-black finish certainly stands out in the crowd, and they hold speed well. However, as the only wheelset here over 2kg, they take some […]
Halo AeroRage
Halo has been making wheels for headcase MTB dirt jumpers and free-ride lunatics for years, so we expected their road wheels to be rugged. The relatively low 25mm rim and symmetrical crossover (therefore longer and springier) spoking all round means they’re also comfortable. The ‘Six Drive’ hubs are straight off their mtb wheels, with an […]
Easton Vista SL
Easton’s second-tier aero set is impressively tough and versatile – if you like particularly stiff set-ups. With a mid-section 29.4mm aero rim, broad-body hubs and tight round spokes in a two-cross driveside/radial offside and front pattern, there’s no sign of deflection or drive loss however hard you kick. They’re impressively light for a low-cost aero […]
