Bike roadside repairs: what tools to carry cycling and how to use them
Toby Zeidler from Havebike takes us through what spares are essential to carry with you on the bike and how to use them to carry out common repair jobs
Gear
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What kit do you need for canicross?
Thinking about taking up canicross? Michelle Farrow explains what kit you will need
Our top bike oils, greases, degreasers and when to use them
Choosing the right bike oil for your purpose can be a bit of a minefield, and is a little more complicated than you might think. That’s why we’ve round up our top greases, degreasers, and oils, for you to choose from.
Stärke Flow carbon swim paddles review
Are carbon fibre swim paddles worth the investment? Helen Webster finds out
What to check on your bike before you race
You can lose more time from a broken bike than any other part of your race. Here, Glen Coltman, Team GB bike mechanic, makes sure you’re ready to keep on cycling whatever the race throws at you
Renaissance Triathlete book review
Read all about Scottish age grouper Doug Wood’s experience at the pointy end of triathlon racing as an older athlete, including how he got into the sport and his tried and tested tips for staying fit and injury-free when competing with the best in the sport. 220’s Kate takes a further look…
Michael Phelps Ninja swim goggles review
Helen Webster tests these sleek new goggles from the king of swim
Huub Aegis 3 thermal wetsuit review
Do you need a thermal wetsuit? And should it be the Aegis? Matt Baird puts it to the test
Alistair Brownlee to publish new book, Relentless: Secrets of the Sporting Elite
The double Olympic champion has written his own book, a result of four year’s of interviews and training anecdotes from some of the world’s top sporting athletes and professionals.
Chrissie Wellington publishes children’s wellbeing books
The four-time Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington has co-written two uplifting children’s books, which are focussed on positively impacting children’s mental health and wellbeing
Hoka One One Carbon X2 run shoe review
James Witts tests Hoka’s newest carbon-plated running shoe
Red Original Pro Change Robe long-sleeved review
Jumping on the open water swimming hype but need a toasty robe to warm you up after braving the cold British temperatures? Matt Baird tests Red Original’s new long-sleeved offering…
Oakley Sutro S sport sunglasses review
Oakley’s statement sport sunglasses get resized to suit smaller faces. Gavin Parish puts them to the test
AfterShokz OpenMove headphones review
Do these affordable bone conduction headphones deliver? Matt Baird puts them to the test
How do you maintain your cassette on your bike?
Toby Zeidler from Havebike explains everything you need to know about bike cassettes, from how to choose the right one for your needs to how to look after them and replace them
Quintana Roo expands aero road bike range with new SRsix
Quintana Roo has announced the launch of their high-end aero bike, the SRsix, in their SRseries. The new SRsix has a focus on optimal practicality, smooth handling and speed.
What is the difference between running tights and compression tights?
Joel Enoch explains the advantages and disadvantages of compression versus non-compressive run tights
Garmin launches new ultra-performance watch, the Enduro
Garmin launch their newest multisport watch, designed for the ultra-endurance athlete, which comes with a whole host of performance stats.
How do you look after your bike chain?
Looking after your bike chain is vital to performance and component longevity says bike repair company Havebike’s lead mechanic, Barrie Dixon. Here he explains how to effectively care for your bike chain…
Nurvv Run smart insoles review
Will the new Nurvv smart insoles shed light on your running technique? James Witts finds out
Honor GS Pro smart multisport watch review
Is this featured-packed smart watch from Honor set to storm multisport? Helen Webster puts it to the test
Top 20 triathlon buys of 2020
It wasn’t the season any of us were hoping for, but during 2020 tri’s designers continued to serve up cutting-edge kit on a weekly basis. Here are 220’s top 20 products of 2020
World’s first smart mask launched
AirPop has announced the production of the Active+ Halo Smart Mask, claimed to be the first ever “air wearable”. The mask has an inbuilt Halo Sensor that monitors air quality to provide the user personalised data on pollution, breathing rate and respiratory health.
What is the difference between running tights and leggings?
Are there any differences between running tights and leggings? Are they not the same? And which should you be wearing when you run? Kate Milsom explains
