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August 2012

Olympic special: Free 36 page guide to Hyde Park; Train like an Elite: Stuart Hayes; The Outlaw; Swim starts, transition and run split training; Beginners Test Centre bonanza

Olympic special

Free 36 page guide to Hyde Park plus squad analysis and our tips for glory

Train like an Elite

Essential bike sets from GB’s domestique Stuart Hayes

The Outlaw

Our blogger Matt Kurton recalls his Outlaw experience

Performance advice

Swim starts, transition and run split training

Beginners Test Centre bonanza

Entry-level road bikes, helmets and tri books on test

Profile image of Matt Baird Matt Baird Editor of Cycling Plus magazine

About

Matt is a regular contributor to 220 Triathlon, having joined the magazine in 2008. He’s raced everything from super-sprint to Ironman, duathlons and off-road triathlons, and can regularly be seen on the roads and trails around Bristol. Matt is the author of Triathlon! from Aurum Press and is now the editor of Cycling Plus magazine.