220 Triathlon

220 Triathlon is the UK's oldest and most beloved magazine dedicated to triathlon enthusiasts. Each edition features up-to-date news, race reports, tips on training and nutrition, along with reviews of the latest gear.

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Is it ever too late to exercise?

4 days ago | 220triathlon.com | James Witts

It’s never too late to exercise but there are some changes you’ll need to make to your programming to reduce the risk of injury and maintain performance Stark facts: after 30, your VO2max drops by around 10% each decade, while muscular strength decreases, too. Why’s down to numerous reasons, one of the major factors being nerve loss, which then kills off muscle fibres.
Garmin Fenix 7 Solar review

5 days ago | 220triathlon.com | James Witts

220 Triathlon verdictArguably the rating should be even higher, but you can’t ignore this is one hefty outlay. Score: 89%ProsRobust, premium buildGarmin’s software and features is class leadingConsPrice tag is the main drawbackMay be a little heavy or bulky for smaller wristsThe Garmin Fenix is one of the brand’s most popular sports watches and comes in a dizzying array of models and specs. On test here, I have the Garmin Fenix 7 Solar, so let’s see how it compares to the best triathlon watches.
Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar review

5 days ago | 220triathlon.com | James Witts

220 Triathlon verdictWell-thought-out upgrade that lasts longer than ever. Score: 87%ProsFeels lightweight on the wristExcellent gamut of performance featuresConsDoesn’t quite feel as premium as the Fenix 7Rather high price tagAhh, the original Garmin Forerunner 101. It must have been nearly 20 years ago that I tested the US company’s breakthrough multisport watch. For those of a younger persuasion, it resembled the shape of a small mobile phone strapped to your wrist.
Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 7 Di2 review

5 days ago | 220triathlon.com | James Witts

Credit: Steve Sayers / The Secret Studio 220 Triathlon VerdictImpressive aero road bike that effortlessly morphs into a tri bike. Lots to like for the price tag too. Score: 82%ProsFastVersatileBeautiful looksConsNo mountain goatTo maximise its triathlon usefulness requires a further spend.
Léo Bergère on why his rivals fear him, 'crazy emotions' from Paris 2024 and wedding plans

1 week ago | 220triathlon.com | Liz Barrett

Credit: Wagner Araujo @wags.photo Ask any male pro racing today, over any distance, which athletes they fear the most and Léo Bergère’s name is bound to crop up. Why? Well as the Paris bronze medallist himself explains: “I have no weak points. I make very few mistakes during a race.
Don't miss all the best triathlon deals!

1 week ago | 220triathlon.com | Kate Milsom

Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner this July and it’s shaping up to be a record year for tri bargains. Expect exclusive deals on kit from some of the most trusted and best-loved brands in the sport. Let’s be honest, with three sports rolled into one, triathlon isn’t exactly a budget-friendly hobby. From wetsuits and running shoes to power meters and nutrition gels, the kit list (and cost) can quickly spiral.
Suunto 9 Peak Pro review

1 week ago | 220triathlon.com | James Witts

220 Triathlon VerdictA quality watch, but not up there with the competition. Score: 77%ProsPlenty of multisport features and training dataBoosted battery life and GPSConsNavigation lags behind the bestSmall display makes screen hard to readSuunto has arguably fallen behind the likes of Garmin and Polar in the triathlon watch market, so it was with a modicum of anticipation that I tested what the Finnish brand terms its ‘most powerful and best-performing GPS yet’.
Orbea Ordu M10iLtd tri bike review

1 week ago | 220triathlon.com | Debbie Graham

220 Triathlon VerdictA cutting edge tri superbike but one lacking integrated storage options. Score: 84%ProsNimble handlingVery adjustableConsLack of storageSlow stock tyresOrbea’s Ordu triathlon and TT bike was first launched in 2006, and has seen plenty of success and rave reviews from 220 testers over the years. Most notably, it’s been consistently ridden to blisteringly fast times by Andrew Starykowicz. The American has recorded some of the fastest Ironman bike splits in history.
Giro Eclipse Spherical helmet review

1 week ago | 220triathlon.com | Matt Baird

A correctly fitted helmet will sit level on your head (Credit: Rob Slade) 220 Triathlon verdictA steep price, but a winning balance of comfort, speed, weight and ventilation.
Zoggs Hypex Pro FS wetsuit review

1 week ago | 220triathlon.com | Matt Baird

Credit: Steve Sayers 220 Triathlon verdictA supple and hugely flexible suit, but leg sinkers should look elsewhere. Score: 80%ProsGreat flexibilityQuick to removeConsNot the warmestRuns smallZoggs impressed our reviewers in our sub-$500 / £400 wetsuit tests with their Predator Tour FS and Hypex Tour, and the major swimwear brand’s recent neoprene resurgence continues with the Hypex Pro FS (£470 / US pricing N/A).