Matt Baird, Author at 220 Triathlon

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About: Matt is a regular contributor to 220 Triathlon, having joined the magazine in 2008. He’s raced everything from super-sprint to Ironman, duathlons and off-road triathlons, and can regularly be seen on the roads and trails around Bristol. Matt is the author of Triathlon! from Aurum Press and is now the editor of Cycling Plus magazine.

Articles by Matt Baird

Issues

June 2009

121 Race Tips
Essential expert course advice on Bala, Windsor, Dambuster, Ironman Lanzorote and many more

8 May 2009 / 15:35 BST3 August 2020 / 14:31 BST

News

West Midlands Championships update

Following the recent cancellation of the Shropshire Triathlon, the 2009 West Midlands regional Triathlon Champs will now be incorporated into the Blithfield Triathlon on Sunday 26th July.

7 May 2009 / 06:44 BST

Wetsuits

We test the best budget triathlon wetsuits in 2026 for bouyancy, warmth and speed

Your first triathlon wetsuit is a landmark purchase on your triathlon journey. So which is the sub-$300/£250 winner? 220 finds out…

9 July 2026 / 13:47 BST9 July 2026 / 13:47 BST

Components

Best clipless pedals for efficient and stable triathlon pedalling in 2026

Looking for a new set of clipless pedals? We test some of the best options on the market for triathlon

9 July 2026 / 11:59 BST9 July 2026 / 11:59 BST

Best clipless pedals for efficient and stable triathlon pedalling in 2026

Time Trial Triathlon bikes

Canyon Speedmax CF-SLX 8 first ride: it surpassed my need for speed

Built to cheat the wind and annihilate personal bests, Canyon’s new Speedmax is the most advanced triathlon bike the brand has ever produced. The question is simple: just how fast is it? I headed out to Austria to discover whether the latest superbike lives up to the hype.

9 July 2026 / 11:15 BST9 July 2026 / 11:30 BST

Canyon Speedmax CF-SLX 8 first ride: it surpassed my need for speed

Training

Strength train like Alex Yee – the routine he relies on for a resilient triathlon body

Missing your gym sessions? You might want to think again… See how Olympian Alex Yee trains for swim, bike and run success (not to mention that marathon PB).

9 July 2026 / 06:09 BST9 July 2026 / 06:09 BST

Strength train like Alex Yee – the routine he relies on for a resilient triathlon body

Turbo trainers

Best turbo trainers 2026: we tests 10 of the best home training set-ups

Indoor cycling offers you all the data and distractions you could ask for. Here, Jack Sexty tests the best turbo trainers on the market

8 July 2026 / 10:28 BST8 July 2026 / 10:28 BST

Swim

How to prepare for a non-wetsuit triathlon swim

When temperatures soar and water temperatures rise, there’s a chance your triathlon may be non-wetsuit. But what does this mean for you – and how can you make sure you perform to your best without your trusty wetsuit on?

7 July 2026 / 13:45 BST7 July 2026 / 13:45 BST