Matt Baird
Jon Sharples and Sean Yates form cycle coaching partnership
Former elite cyclist sets up TrainSharp Cycle Coaching in partnership with Sky’s Sports Director
Rapha Merino Hat
As with all Rapha products you’re either willing to take the hit on your wallet or you’re not. You can almost guarantee that they’ll never let you down regarding either form or function, but £35 is an awful lot to pay for a woolly hat. Once on it feels delightfully comfortable against your head and […]
Pearl Izumi Barrier Skull Cap
This is a cap that’d have people thinking you’d time-travelled from an Elizabethan seminary if you dared to wear it without a helmet. Once hidden away, though, the Barrier sits well under your helmet and, although not as comfy against the scalp and ears as some of the other caps, the brushed internal facing couldn’t […]
Garmin Forerunner 210
Highlights include HotFix technology to improve GPS signal; heart-rate facility, where you can set zones determined by your personal stats; and data transfer to Mac or PC via charging clip, which you can download to Garmin’s Training Centre for analysis, or map on software like Google Earth. So what’s different from the 110? In short, […]
Sugoi Versa
At first glance it appears that Sugoi hasn’t broken the mould with the Versa. All the key components are here – a quality water-resistant and breathable fabric, a smattering of reflective detailing and a dynamic cut. There’s also a good-length tail, elastic cording to keep out the elements and plenty of pockets, all at a […]
Brooks Ghost 3
Brooks have really upped their game in recent seasons and are now producing consistent, responsive and light shoes. The Ghost 3 is exactly that – a comfortable shoe from the second you put it on and one that goes about its business in an unobtrusive way. Some runners may find it too narrow or require […]
Adidas Supernova Glide 2
The company blurb from Adidas tells us that these shoes are neutral, but such is the support on offer, mild pronators would surely feel at home in these. They feel heavier than others on test as the shoe is clumpy in feel, but that’s not at the expense of performance. The Supernova Glide 2 are […]
K-Swiss Keahou
The gold, silver and bronze scored by Mirinda Carfrae, Andreas Raelert and Julie Dibens at Ironman Hawaii 2010 confirmed K-Swiss’ position as a major player in the tri scene. The Californian brand hasn’t skimped on style, though, and the Keahou is certainly a handsome creation. More importantly, these shoes are comfortable on your feet, being […]
Panaracer Extreme Duro Pro
These aren’t the most supple tyres in Panaracer’s line-up but they come with a casing that’s tough and reasonably lightweight – hit an unexpected object in the road and chances are that the sidewalls will survive intact. There’s a puncture-breaker running underneath the tread that provides superb defence against all kinds of sharp stuff – […]
Continental Gator Hardshell
Strong and durable, Gatorskins have to be the most popular training tyres out there, and the Gator Hardshell takes things a step further with even greater toughness. We didn’t puncture once in these despite autumn thorns littering our regular routes. Conti’s dense polyester anti-puncture breaker belt – they call it Poly-X – extends right into […]
Lumicycle LEDSYS3 Spot Elite
£250 may seem like a shed load of cash but this is one hell of a bike light. Even its lowest setting, which pumps out 300 lumens and has a burn time of 13 hours, is sufficient for most road cycling situations. The 850 lumens boost setting delivers a credible three hours of burn and […]
Skins Bib Shorts C400
Having made a significant impact in recent time with their high-end compression tights, Australian brand Skins has launched a range of cycling kit to the same high specifications. At £150 these shorts are aimed at the Assos/Rapha end of the market with top-quality materials, fit and styling. Taking these points one at a time, the […]
Solo Equipe
For the purists out there, dedicated to the essence of cycling, a product like this is a real statement. The simple, no-nonsense application of luxurious materials in a classic cut and retro style is a two-fingered salute to our obsession with synthetic engineering. With a large dollop of Merino wool, this jacket can take on […]
X-Talon 190
A year ago we gave the X-Talon 212 a glowing 90%, so expecting the 190 to be an improvement is a big ask. At 190g per shoe, the 190 is the lightest off-road racer in the world. It’s not just the racing red colour – put these shoes on and you can’t help but run […]
Silva X-Trail
?Silva has a fantastic headlamp pedigree, and there’s no doubt that the X-Trail is a top-performing and versatile product. The beam it produces strikes a perfect balance between flood and spot, is the best on test and easily copes with full-on, off-road adventures. The massive rubberised button makes operation easy, even with gloves on. At […]
Petzl Tikka Plus 2
The Tikka Plus 2 is perfect for winter on-road running and won’t break the bank. The beam is adequate for unlit lanes and won’t dazzle other road-users or your running mates. If you’re not planning on leaving the tarmac this winter, the Tikka has two massive plus-points beyond its price. Firstly, three AAA batteries give […]
Wellington makes it four wins in Hawaii, Alexander completes his hat trick.
Chrissie Wellington wins her fourth Ironman World Championship, and Craig Alexander wins his third, breaking the course record in the process.
Racing In The Heat
It's nature that decides an athlete's fate at Kona. Andy Blow looks at the role the elements will play during the race
Strong fields turn out as World Cup series resumes in Mexico
Fernandes, Silva and Gemmell line up in Mexico this weekend
