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GROUP TEST: NEW SEASON CYCLING KIT
With a new season comes new kit. It's time to swap the heavy-duty jackets and thermals for lighter gear and here's our round-up of the best new apparel to land.
10+ min |
June 2026
220 Triathlon
THEMAGICS VECTOR GOGGLES
For those who may not have come across TheMagic5 goggles in these pages before, it's worth a quick recap before we tell you what's new with the Vector! Uniquely, the brand work by asking you to scan your face in the phone app. Your goggles are then made-to-measure to fit your individual face geometry, before arriving a couple of weeks later in the post.
1 min |
June 2026
220 Triathlon
RUNNING TOWARDS OLYMPIC SUCCESS IN LA
It's early days in the qualification process for 2028, but Britain could be fielding its strongest men's team yet where all three athletes are medal contenders.
2 min |
June 2026
220 Triathlon
QLVR ENDVR £165
Quilver? Quoover? I’m going to put you out of your misery, because we've got better things to discuss here than how to pronounce this quirky new brand’s name - it’s ‘clever’.
2 min |
June 2026
220 Triathlon
SUNGOD ULTRAS AIR
Arriving at the peak of marathon fever just before London, these new sports glasses from Sungod are built with runners in mind - and to be specific, runners who want the lightest kit around.
1 min |
June 2026
220 Triathlon
IN LINE FOR GREATNESS
Consistency, patience and a growing self-belief are fuelling Brit pro Jess Fullagar's ascent through the ranks, and thanks to several recent world-class results the tri world is starting taking notice. During a stopover in Hong Kong, we caught up with the next British female star....
6 min |
June 2026
220 Triathlon
"I JUST HAVE TO TAKE AS MUCH ADVANTAGE AS I CAN ON THE CYCLING!"
From pro cyclist to age-group triathlete, we caught up with Greg Van Avermaet to talk switching from one sport to three...
2 min |
June 2026
220 Triathlon
FIELD OF DREAMS
As one of the youngest in a field of 2,500 could Ed Broadley succeed in his first 70.3? The sea, streets and mountains of Valencia were waiting for him...
8 min |
June 2026
220 Triathlon
TRI-FIT DRYBAG AND HYDRATION BUOYS £44.95/£49.95
Two new tow buoys from Tri-fit offer different functions depending your swim needs in a nice visible orange or pink colourway (let's not forget that being seen in the is the primary function!).
1 min |
June 2026
220 Triathlon
NO PHOTOS, PLEASE
A new ban on smart glasses at races has Brunty pondering who would want a video of their snot-covered, sweaty race face anyway...
3 min |
June 2026
220 Triathlon
SLEEP EASY RACE HARD
Sleep specialist Dr Charlotte Edelsten explains why age-group athletes are falling short – and how smarter habits around training, nutrition, thermoregulation and caffeine can turn nights into a secret weapon.
10+ min |
June 2026
220 Triathlon
SPEND LESS, FUEL MORE
We might be in a cost-of-living crisis, but as triathletes you still need to fuel well. So here are four budget-friendly, post-training recipes...
4 min |
June 2026
220 Triathlon
TOO BRUTAL TO DIE
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.
8 min |
June 2026
220 Triathlon
HOW TO TAPER LIKE A PRO
YOUR MAIN EVENT IS EDGING CLOSER. THAT MEANS ONE THING AND ONE THING ONLY - IT'S TIME TO DIAL THINGS DOWN TO CRANK THINGS UP ON RACE DAY. HERE'S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TAPERING THAT WILL ENSURE YOUR BEST RACE EVER...
6 min |
June 2026
220 Triathlon
KEEPING IT CHILL
There's one way to beat the early season swimming shivers - and I'm going to share my secret with you.
3 min |
June 2026
220 Triathlon
PEAK FOR YOUR HALF-IRONMAN IN JUST 12 WEEKS
Want to master the middle-distance triathlon, commonly known as the 70.3 or half-Ironman? Dermott Hayes has a 70.3 training plan that'll help ensure you're race ready...
2 min |
June 2026
220 Triathlon
GOLD RUSH
What happens when a gold medal-winning boxer heads to the Gold Coast to try his hand at triathlon? We found out from Olympian Harry Garside...
4 min |
May 2026
220 Triathlon
ALL THE GEAR...
Experienced triathlete Martyn definitely has all the gear, but as to where he's put it? Definitely no idea!
3 min |
May 2026
220 Triathlon
PEAK FOR IRONMAN IN 12 WEEKS
Race day is getting closer, the accommodation is booked, you've chosen your race kit, now all you need to do is complete the peak phase of training and you're ready. Easy right?
2 min |
May 2026
220 Triathlon
ONE AND DONE?
As more athletes tick off a single race and move on, the sport's institutions will need to rethink their approach.
2 min |
May 2026
220 Triathlon
SEASONAL DIETARY STRATEGIES
WE DELVE INTO THE THREE KEY NUTRITIONAL PERIODS IN THE BUILD-UP TO YOUR 2026 GOAL RACE AND THEIR RESPECTIVE POWERFUL FUELLING WINS (NOTE: TRANSITION PHASE IS POST-RACE SO NOT COVERED)...
2 min |
May 2026
220 Triathlon
SUPER SAVOURY SNACKS
Snacks are ideal for the triathlete on the go, whether they're a top-up mid-ride or an easy grab pre- or post- exercise. Cue four savoury recipes...
5 min |
May 2026
220 Triathlon
THE METRICS THAT MAKE A TRIATHLETE
VO2 max grabs the headlines. But the physiological qualities that separate good triathletes from great ones run considerably deeper. Here's what really matters -and when to work on each one...
10 min |
May 2026
220 Triathlon
FUEL TO PERFORM
PERIODISING YOUR FUELLING WILL PAY DIVIDENDS COME THE RACE SEASON. HERE'S ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PLAYING AROUND WITH YOUR PERFORMANCE PLATE FOR MULTISPORT MAGNIFICENCE...
5 min |
May 2026
220 Triathlon
THE TRAILBLAZER
He won his country's first-ever WTCS race in 2025 and this year is hoping to bring home its first world title. Brazil's Miguel Hidalgo tells 220 how he plans to rewrite triathlon's pecking order...
5 min |
May 2026
220 Triathlon
GROUP TEST: WATERPROOF ACTION CAMERAS
Recording your training can help with assessing performance and capturing the experience. Here are four of the best on sale now, tested.
10 min |
May 2026
220 Triathlon
ON TEST: RUNNING JACKETS
The warmer months are here but a decent, lightweight running jacket should still form an essential part of your kit. Here are four new ones, tried and tested.
8 min |
May 2026
220 Triathlon
QUICK AS A KAT
As the British long-distance star builds towards a defining season, she tells 220 why discipline, curiosity and a willingness to edge closer to the limit may unlock the performance she – and the world of triathlon – has been waiting for...
8 min |
May 2026
220 Triathlon
BEAT BELLY FAT
From nutritional nuggets to fat-burning workouts, here are 10 ways to lose your belly and shed some timber without impacting your performance.
8 min |
April 2026
220 Triathlon
THE WRONG TROUSERS
Our very own Wallace is having some trouble with his cycling kit - yes, it's that time of year again, Gromit...
3 min |