July 2012

UK race special
Course specific tips to conquer Blenheim, Windsor and Ironman 70.3 UK

Chrissie’s swim masterclass pt 2
Sighting, navigation, drafting and how to exit your wetsuit

Training tweaks for max race performance
Sub 1-hr speed sets to peak at your next triathlon

Cost of competition
Why the UK’s top Ironman has quit pro racing

1st for gear
BMC Timemachine 01, race day run shoes and open-water goggles on test

Matt Baird Editor of Cycling Plus magazine

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.