The HOKA Gaviota 6 launched in January 2026 as the brand’s most refined stability daily trainer to date. With a lighter, more responsive midsole, updated H-Frame support system, and a more streamlined upper, HOKA has addressed the main criticisms of the Gaviota 5 while keeping everything that made the previous model popular with runners who…
The Biggest Pegasus Upgrade in Years The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 42 launched on April 9, 2026, and it represents the most significant overhaul of the iconic trainer since the Pegasus 35 introduced its full-length Zoom Air unit in 2018. For triathletes who rely on a single high-mileage daily trainer, this is a shoe worth…
Triathlon’s biggest brand just made a rule change that will affect how you experience race day. From March 2, 2026, IRONMAN has implemented a comprehensive ban on personal photography and video recording during races. If you’ve been planning to capture your next event with a GoPro, helmet camera, or smart glasses, it’s time to adjust…
COROS has released its biggest firmware update of the year, bringing three headline features to its existing watch lineup. The Spring 2026 update adds PacePro-style race pacing, Garmin ClimbPro-rivalling hill alerts, and a new Hybrid Fitness mode — all via a free over-the-air update for current and previous generation watches. Pace Strategy: Smart Race Pacing…
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…
A good treadmill transforms your winter training. No more cancelled sessions because of ice, no more headtorch runs on dark country lanes, and no more losing run fitness through the cold months. For triathletes, a home treadmill also means controlled interval sessions, precise pace work, and the ability to run brick sessions straight off the…
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…
On 10 March 2026, Suunto marked its 90th anniversary with something extraordinary: the Suunto Vertical 2 Titanium Limited Edition. Just 1,936 units were made — one for each year since Suunto’s founding in Helsinki in 1936 — in a striking yellow-and-black colourway that pays homage to the legendary 1998 Suunto Vector LCD watch. For triathletes…
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…
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