Best cycling glasses to protect and shade your eyes in 2026
Protect your eyes from wind, sun and grit with our pick of the best bargain cycling glasses
Rob Slade
Best running earphones and headphones to soundtrack your workouts in 2026
Running to music is proven to offer a range of benefits to your training. Here, our experts put 9 sets of running earphones to the test
Best running headtorches and headlamps to light the way in 2026
Need some illumination for low-light, early morning runs? Here are some of the best running head torches around, as tested by our expert reviewers
Best buoyancy shorts for triathletes to swim faster in 2026
Make your swim training sessions less of a drag with the help of a pair of buoyancy shorts. Here’s a list of some of the best available.
Best men’s winter running tights and leggings for 2026
From compressive options to breathable leggings, discover the best men’s running tights to see you through the colder weather.
Road, aero road and TT cycling helmets: How much difference does the type really make?
Aiming for a season of PBs but unsure about which type of helmet to wear for the bike leg? Here we analyse the pro and cons of each type (road, aero road and TT) of lid to find the best helmet for you
Best protein bars for post-exercise recovery in 2025
Looking for another way to get your protein fix throughout the day or after exercise? We put a range of bars to the (taste) test…
Best cheap cycling jackets in 2025: stay warm and dry without blowing your budget
Having a decent cycling jacket will protect you from the elements when the weather turns, but you don’t have to spend a fortune to get one. Here’s a selection of cheap cycling jackets you can buy today
Oakley Radar EV Path sunglasses review: well-fitting shades with a visibility problem
Oakley’s well known for its fantastic Prizm lens technology, but do the brand’s Radar EV Path sunglasses provide the whole package for triathletes? We found out…
Saucony Kinvara Pro review: a stiff carbon sole you can’t race in
Saucony return with a chunky carbon-plated road running shoe, but should you buy it? We find out…
Smith Motive sunglasses review: “exceptional sunglasses for triathlon”
Are the Smith Motive sunglasses some of the best money can buy for triathlon? We put them to the test to find out…
Oakley BiSphaera review: lightweight and comfortable sports sunglasses made to last
The Oakley BiSphaera is a new style this year from the popular eyewear brand. Is it an instant classic or an overpriced choice for tri? We find out…
On Cloudsurfer Next review: light and supportive but not the best at anything
Adventure runner Rob Slade laces up the updated On Cloudsurfer Next. Can they be both fast and comfortable as the Swiss brand claims?
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080: one of the best tried and true training shoes
Designed as a daily training shoe, the New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 is our ‘best in test’ when it comes to everyday running. But is it worth buying. We find out…
Top 13 bike puncture repair kits for 2025: tested and reviewed
Getting a puncture is just part of being a cyclist, which means the puncture repair kit is a vital tool in your arsenal. Here are some great deals on kits you might want to consider…
Is the Hoka Mach 6 a Jack-of-all-trades or the master of all run training shoes?
The Hoka Mach 6 is the latest iteration of one of the brand’s most popular lines, but does it offer a leap in performance? Let’s find out…
Wahoo Elemnt Bolt 3 bike computer review
The third generation of Wahoo’s most compact head unit has arrived. Rob Slade tests out its brighter screen and improved GPS.
Amazon US Prime Big Deals Day 2025 is here – bag some mega triathlon discounts now!
The Amazon Prime Big Deals Day is here and we’ve scoured the site to find the best triathlon deals for you.
Budget vs mid-tier running shorts: Craft Advance Essence against the Salomon Sense Aero
Do you need to spend $70 on running shorts for men? Or can a cheap pair cut it?
Wahoo Elemnt Roam 3 review
The third generation Elemnt Roam has arrived. Has Wahoo improved on its quality predecessor?
Met Vinci MIPS review
The Vinci MIPS is Met’s mid-tier road bike helmet. How much tech from the Trenta trickles down?
Inov-8 Performance Hybrid vs Montane Minimus Lite: battle of the waterproof running jackets
Similar in price, performance, and style – we put to the test two highly rated running jackets to find out which would triumph.
Cardiff Triathlon: Finding comfort in the discomfort
Overheated and underprepared,
former 220 Triathlon staffer Rob Slade returns to racing with an Olympic-distance race in the Welsh capital.
Kat Matthews: Background, career history, quotes
Kat Matthews only turned pro in 2019, but she already has multiple wins, record times and several Ironman worlds’ silvers to celebrate. Here, we take a look at her story so far…
