Training by heart rate zone is one of the most effective — and most misunderstood — tools in triathlon. Most athletes default to going hard whenever they train. But without structure, you end up training too hard on easy days (accumulating fatigue) and not hard enough on hard days (missing the adaptation stimulus). Heart rate…
You have a smart turbo trainer, a long winter or a summer of race-specific prep ahead of you, and three major platforms competing for your subscription. Zwift, TrainerRoad and Rouvy each promise to make you a faster, fitter triathlete on the bike — but they do it in very different ways. Here is a comprehensive…
Let’s get this out of the way first: an e-bike is not a replacement for your road bike. You’re not doing your long rides or interval sessions on one. But for triathletes who commute, run errands, or want to add easy cycling volume without trashing their legs, an e-bike is a genuinely smart training tool…
The inaugural World Triathlon Cup Lanzarote delivered a thrilling race day on 14 March 2026, with Germany’s Nina Eim taking the women’s title and Spain’s David Cantero Del Campo overcoming a 10-second penalty to claim a dramatic men’s victory on the Canary Island course. Women’s Race Results Germany dominated the women’s race as Nina Eim…
A new cycling footwear brand launched in March 2026 with a bold claim: that every major cycling shoe manufacturer has been using the wrong last for decades. Founded by Steven Nemeth — former director of Bont Cycling — O2C (short for Obsess to Compete) is building shoes from a biomechanically-correct last designed specifically to match…
A mechanical failure on race day is one of the most preventable disasters in triathlon. A systematic pre-race bike check takes 30–45 minutes and eliminates the most common causes of mid-race mechanicals. Do this check at least 48 hours before race day — not the night before — so you have time to address any…
Choosing between a road bike and a time trial (TT) bike is one of the most common dilemmas for triathletes preparing for their first or second season. The answer depends on your race distance, budget, flexibility and how seriously you plan to compete. This guide breaks it all down. Understanding the Difference A road bike…
A duathlon — run, bike, run — is one of the most accessible multisport events you can enter. With no swimming required, it’s a natural stepping stone for runners and cyclists who want to try multisport racing without the open water nerves. The UK duathlon season typically kicks off in spring, with events like the…
Drafting is one of the most misunderstood rules in triathlon. Get it wrong and you face a time penalty — sometimes 2-5 minutes — that can cost you your race. Get it right and you can use legal drafting tactics in the swim and run to save significant energy. Here is everything you need to…
Getting your bike fit right is one of the most impactful investments you can make in your triathlon performance. A proper fit improves your aerodynamics, power output, and comfort — meaning you arrive at T2 fresher and ready to run. This guide walks you through everything you need to know about triathlon bike fit, from…
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