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Northern Ireland names six-strong triathlon team for Commonwealths

Aileen Reid, Eimear Mullan and Conor Murphy among those heading to Glasgow next month

10 June 2014 / 13:14 BST21 April 2021 / 11:13 BST

Northern Ireland names six-strong triathlon team for Commonwealths

Jess Learmonth: Background, career highlights, quotes

She’s one of the world’s fastest female triathlon swimmers, was a regular on the World Triathlon and Super League podiums, and is an Olympic gold medallist. Here’s everything you need to know about Leeds’ finest female export, Jess Learmonth…

16 June 2025 / 11:46 BST16 June 2025 / 12:09 BST

Jess Learmonth: Background, career highlights, quotes

Helmets

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

16 June 2025 / 08:30 BST16 June 2025 / 08:31 BST

Road, aero road and TT cycling helmets: How much difference does the type really make?

Run shoes

The best running shoes of 2025: 13 expert-tested favourites

Looking for some new running shoes to help you achieve your goals in 2025? Here are our 13 favourite all-rounder running shoes tested by experts.

15 June 2025 / 16:06 BST15 June 2025 / 16:06 BST

The best running shoes of 2025: 13 expert-tested favourites

Bike

How can I increase my cycling speed?

Looking to boost your bike speed without spending much? Read our advice on tech, technique and planning.

15 June 2025 / 11:40 BST10 June 2025 / 17:01 BST

Blog

Read my expert advice before buying ‘stiff and light’ triathlon bike shoes

From testing a dozen pairs of cycling shoes, I’ve learnt that features and fit should come first.

14 June 2025 / 09:52 BST10 June 2025 / 10:17 BST