Ironman UK in Bolton on 19 July 2026 is widely regarded as one of the most demanding full-distance triathlon courses in the world. The bike leg — a brutal circuit through the Lancashire moors with around 2,200m of climbing — demands specific preparation that goes beyond a standard Ironman training block. Here’s how to arrive…
Challenge Roth on 5 July 2026 is one of the most anticipated long-course triathlon events of the year, drawing more than 85 professional athletes and over 5,000 age-groupers to the streets and canals of Bavaria. Whether you’re making the trip to cheer from the roadside or watching live from home, here’s everything you need to…
Caffeine is one of the most well-researched legal performance aids in sport — and used correctly, it can meaningfully improve your triathlon race result. Here is what the science says and how to apply it in training and on race day. How Caffeine Improves Endurance Performance Caffeine works by blocking adenosine receptors in the brain,…
Hamburg returns as one of the most celebrated venues in triathlon with WTCS Hamburg 2026 on July 11–12, which doubles as the Mixed Relay World Championships. With LA28 Olympic qualification points on the line, the stakes could not be higher for the world’s best short-course athletes. Event Format Hamburg hosts both an individual Sprint Distance…
Nick Thompson and Penny Slater wrote their names into Australian triathlon history at IRONMAN Cairns 2026, both claiming maiden IRONMAN victories on June 14 in a dominant display from the host nation. Men’s Race: Thompson Decisive on the Bike Nick Thompson from Perth started conservatively, exiting the 3.8km swim in fourth. His power on the…
Is Racing Two Triathlons in One Weekend Possible? Racing two triathlons on consecutive days is demanding but absolutely achievable at sprint and super-sprint distances with the right approach. Many UK triathlon festivals — including Blenheim Palace, Outlaw X, and Hever Castle Triathlon — offer Saturday/Sunday racing that allows athletes to compete twice in one weekend….
Oliver Conway Claims Back-to-Back Victories Oliver Conway delivered one of the performances of his career at the 2026 European Triathlon Championship in Tarragona, Spain, crossing the finish line in 1:47:08 to claim gold — just seven days after winning the Supertri Blenheim Palace. The 25-year-old British athlete showed no signs of fatigue as he powered…
Men’s Field: Who Can Win? Vasco Vilaca enters Quiberon as the overwhelming favourite. The Portuguese star has won both of his 2026 WTCS starts — Samarkand and Yokohama — and has looked unbeatable on the short-course circuit this season. His combination of a dominant swim exit, a controlled bike and an explosive run makes him…
Outlaw Triathlon is the UK’s most celebrated full distance event and the 2026 edition takes place on July 25–26 at Holme Pierrepont National Watersports Centre, Nottingham. For British long course athletes, the Outlaw occupies a special place — friendly, brilliantly organised, and with a crowd atmosphere that rivals any international event. Here is everything you…
WTCS Quiberon 2026 takes place on June 20–21 with one of the season’s most compelling storylines front and centre: Hayden Wilde’s return to the WTCS circuit. The New Zealand star — arguably the most explosive athlete on the draft-legal circuit when fit — is back after a frustrating injury layoff, and Quiberon is his moment…
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