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Ex-pro cyclist Rob Hayles on preparing for the bike leg

‘Bike maintenance, clothing, nutrition, training and nutrition all crucial’

30 January 2014 / 09:19 GMT

Ex-pro cyclist Rob Hayles on preparing for the bike leg

Too Brutal to die – the world’s toughest triathlon lives on

What do you do when you hear the world’s toughest triathlon is about to breathe its last? You take it on and resurrect it, of course! Here’s the story of how the Brutal Triathlon lived to fight another day – and the athletes and volunteers who refused to let it die.

13 June 2026 / 08:00 BST9 June 2026 / 17:18 BST

Too Brutal to die – the world’s toughest triathlon lives on

Training

Discover the triathlete’s complete guide to heart-rate zone training: Plus how to calculate your HRmax

We explain why using your pulse rate to fine-tune your training can help you reap big fitness rewards, and how to do it

12 June 2026 / 10:03 BST

Swim Clothing

What’s the difference between swim trunks and jammers?

Confused about the different types of male swimwear and what they’re for? Look no further. Elise Metcalf unpicks the differences between trunks and jammers to help determine which option is right for you

12 June 2026 / 10:02 BST12 June 2026 / 10:02 BST

What’s the difference between swim trunks and jammers?

Training plans

Free 6-month Ironman 70.3 training plan: Smash your next half-Ironman triathlon with coach Dermott’s plan

Plot your sessions now with our downloadable six-month 70.3 triathlon training plan from coach Dermott Hayes.

11 June 2026 / 17:49 BST

Free 6-month Ironman 70.3 training plan: Smash your next half-Ironman triathlon with coach Dermott’s plan

Multisport watches

What are the best triathlon watches? Triathletes share top 10 models for pros and beginners

A triathlon smartwatch can revolutionise your tri training and racing. But with so many on the market, which are worth the spend? Our experts test 10 of the best…

11 June 2026 / 13:41 BST11 June 2026 / 13:41 BST

Bike clothing

Best cycling bib shorts: We ride and rate 10 of the best bibs for men and for women

A good pair of bike shorts is an essential wardrobe staple for comfortable bike training. Our expert testers share their top 20 recommendations…

11 June 2026 / 11:39 BST11 June 2026 / 11:39 BST