Best compression socks for triathletes
Not only do compression socks help improve circulation and speed up recovery, they can also protect your legs and keep you warm. Here are some of the best…
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Best skipping ropes for triathletes
Add a skipping rope to your kit bag or home gym for a quick, fun and effective cardio burst
Best insulated jackets for warming up post-swim
For post-swim or pre-race warming, an insulated jacket can be an inspired purchase. We put four synthetic options to the test
Best cycling backpack deals
Sometimes when you’re commuting or riding off-road you need a little more space for your kit. Find our selection of the best cycling backpack deals on the market right here.
Bike roadside repairs: what tools to carry cycling and how to use them
Toby Zeidler from Havebike takes us through what spares are essential to carry with you on the bike and how to use them to carry out common repair jobs
Triathlon gear buying guides
From triathlon-specific bikes to sophisticated GPS watches you could spend a fortune buying triathlon kit and equipment, each piece of triathlon equipment promising to make the difference to your training and race performance. Here are some triathlon gear buying and fact guides to some of the most essential pieces of triathlon kit…
12 swim tools to improve technique and fitness
Swim tools are an easy way to improve technique and fitness in the pool. Dan Bullock introduces 6 familiar and 6 less familiar and explains their benefits and how to use them
Chrissie Wellington on… Budget triathlon gear
“Ultimately, you compete using your heart and your head, not your wallet,” says Britain’s four-time Kona champ
Chrissie Wellington’s 10 top tri kit essentials
If anyone knows what tri gear you need (and don’t need) to race, it’s Britain’s four-time Kona queen, Chrissie Wellington…
Winter triathlon training gear essentials
It’s always wise to be fully prepared when the weather gets really chilly. Here are a sextet of options that will help keep you active outdoors this off-season…
Swimovate Poolmate 2 review
Now with added open-water mode, this sets the new standard for swim watches
What triathlon gear upgrades make you faster?
From aerobars and deep-rim wheels to wearing the colour red, we look at the kit choices that’ll deliver a new PB this season – guaranteed
Lifesystems Nano first aid kit – first look
Lightweight and waterproof first aid kit designed for race day
Nine gear upgrades for long distance triathletes
From aero helmets to wetsuit lube (no sniggering), we look at the kit you’ll need to morph from Ironman completer to competer
RAD Roller recovery tools – first look
Sore muscles? Help could be at hand with the RAD Roller, Rod, Helix and Block from Colorado, USA
Skins Compression A400 – first look
‘Feel like a superhero’, say Aussie compression brand – and not just ’cause you’re in tights…
Activbod-er Essentials – first look
Natural ingredients and cooling finishes for the post-workout look
Lotil Original Dry Skin Cream – first look
Avoid looking like a leather sofa and show your skin some love with Lotil’s ‘extreme repair’ emollients
Elite Tri Box – first look
Go go gadget – oodles of compartments in this one-stop bag for transition
Ashmei bike & tri clothing – first look
High-end brand moves into bike and multisport garbs, with stylish results
Compressport On/Off Multisport baselayer
Touted for both summer and winter use thanks to its ’breathing alveoli’ designed to regulate core temperature, it also features compression zones and more
St John Ambulance First Aid for Cyclists app
First Aid charity launches app to ensure cyclists are equipped with the essential skills needed to help others in an emergency
OverBoard waterproof bags
Rugged and feature-packed packs that should hold all your race and training kit without blowing the budget
Essential wet weather gear for bike and run training this spring
We’re going to need a bigger boat…
