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Eight ways to improve your mountain biking, fast

Have the Commonwealth Games given you an appetite for off-road racing? Top British Xterra athlete Sam Gardner shares his secrets for better biking

29 July 2014 / 11:20 BST6 April 2021 / 11:07 BST

Eight ways to improve your mountain biking, fast

Road bikes

Will a more expensive road bike help me ride faster?

More money, more speed? We analyse whether pricier road bikes will enable you to ride faster.

18 April 2025 / 15:47 BST15 April 2025 / 16:40 BST

Will a more expensive road bike help me ride faster?

Run shoes

Best Hoka running shoes in 2025

Looking for your first (or seventh!?) pair of Hoka running shoes? Here’s our test team’s verdict on the brand’s best shoes…

17 April 2025 / 16:36 BST17 April 2025 / 16:36 BST

Swim Clothing

Best swimskins reviewed for racing in 2025

Planning to race in sunnier climes? If it’s too warm for a wetsuit, a swimskin can still shave plenty of seconds off your swim split. Jack Sexty and Helen Webster test 15 of the best swimskins

17 April 2025 / 13:55 BST17 April 2025 / 13:55 BST

Swim

Cold water swimming gear: essential kit to keep you warm and safe

Swimming kit for colder waters isn’t just for winter. Adding neoprene accessories can help you swim in different locations and for longer. Here’s how…

17 April 2025 / 12:12 BST17 April 2025 / 12:13 BST

Cold water swimming gear: essential kit to keep you warm and safe

Goggles

Best swim goggles for pool and open-water swimming in 2025

Make sure you have the best visibility when in the water with a set of tried-and-tested swim goggles. I’ve reviewed the best for triathlon, pool training and open-water swimming.

16 April 2025 / 16:47 BST16 April 2025 / 16:47 BST