Toby Hockley, Author at 220 Triathlon

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About: Toby Hockley is the technical training manager for Evans Cycles. He has 10 years experience as a professional bike mechanic and a lifetime of amateur repairs. He's also worked as a Pro-Continental team mechanic for three years around Europe. He loves all things two-wheeled from the fastest and most aero to getting lost on gravel.

Articles by Toby Hockley

Should you use a gravel bike for triathlon?

Gravel bikes have rocketed in popularity in recent times, but what are they and why should you consider investing in one as a triathlete? And can you race triathlons on a gravel bike?

26 December 2025 / 11:39 GMT

Should you use a gravel bike for triathlon?

Bikes

Do you need a women’s bike?

Wondering whether or not you need a female-specific bike? Toby Hockley is here to explain…

1 February 2022 / 12:49 GMT

Accessories, Bike

How to assemble your bike

Got a new bike but not sure how to build it from the box? We’ve got you covered with this step-by-step guide

9 December 2021 / 14:26 GMT10 December 2021 / 09:24 GMT

Bike, Road bikes

What size bike do I need?

Expert bike mechanic Toby Hockley explains how to pick the right bike frame for your size and what adjustments you can make at home for a smooth ride.

18 October 2021 / 13:12 BST20 October 2021 / 11:01 BST

Bikes

What is a hybrid bike and can you use one for a triathlon?

Hybrid bikes are both affordable and accessible, but what exactly are they, and can you use one for a triathlon? We find out…

22 September 2021 / 09:16 BST19 April 2024 / 17:26 BST

What is a hybrid bike and can you use one for a triathlon?

“Getting back into swimming and really pushing that fast-tracked my recovery”. Lucy Charles-Barclay on recovering from surgery and winning Ironman Lanzarote

Taking the win at Ironman Lanzarote was the perfect return to sport for Lucy Charles-Barclay after surgery to repair an injured tendon. Post-race we caught up with the champ to chat recovery, staying positive, Hawaii and what’s next. Lucy Charles-Barclay has made Lanzarote a second home. Whether as a warm-weather training base through the British […]

Vasco Vilaco takes gold at WTCS Sardinia as bike crashes cause chaos in the field

Vasco Vilaca (POR) claimed victory at WTCS Alghero and takes the outright series lead as crashes in the bike leg put several athletes, including defending champ Matt Hauser (AUS) and GBR’s Alex Yee out of contention. Hauser emerged from the swim first with Dorian Coninx (FRA) and Alessio Crociani (ITA). However all was to change […]

Cassandre Beaugrand makes it three in a row at WTCS Sardinia

Cassandre Beaugrand (FRA) made it three WTCS victories in a row in Alghero, Sardinia after fighting her way back to the front and finishing with a stunning final kick on the run. Beaugrand had an unusually slow start, coming in 32 seconds behind the early pacesetter, Tilly Anema (GBR) in a swim which was choppy, […]

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