Giro pitched the Eclipse Pro as its fastest helmet yet, and the headline claim — 17% faster than the already-aero Eclipse Spherical in Giro’s own internal testing — comes without the usual trade-off of an overheating, poorly-vented aero lid. For triathletes training on the road bike between race-specific TT sessions, that combination is the actual…
Continental’s GP5000 S TR is already a fixture on race wheels, but the AllSeason TR variant swaps a slice of outright speed for wet grip and durability — making it the tyre to actually train on through a British winter rather than saving your race rubber for dry days. Key Specs Weight: 335g (28mm size),…
A chest strap is still the default way most triathletes track heart rate, but it isn’t the only accurate option. The Wahoo TICKR FIT moves the sensor to an armband instead, using optical heart rate rather than ECG-style electrodes — and for anyone who finds chest straps uncomfortable on the run or itchy after a…
If your training week starts before sunrise, a serious front light stops being a nice-to-have. Exposure Lights has built its reputation on UK-made, self-contained units with no separate battery pack, and the Strada Mk12 is the current mid-range model in that line — smaller than the Six Pack or MaXx-D, but still bright enough for…
Fizik’s Transiro line sits below the premium Powerstrap R4 in the brand’s triathlon shoe range, and the Hydra is the current mid-tier option — built specifically around transition speed rather than all-out stiffness. If T2 fumbling has cost you time before, this is the kind of shoe that’s designed to fix it. Key Features Closure:…
The COROS Apex 4 launched on 15 October 2025 as the successor to the Apex 2 Pro, and it’s the first Apex to get COROS’s dual-frequency GPS chipset alongside a genuinely useful set of navigation tools. It’s built for mountain and adventure sports first, but the spec sheet — Triathlon Mode, multisport transitions, sapphire glass,…
Bike90min+IntermediateSession Overview A flat, sustained-effort ride built around holding your aero position for extended blocks rather than short bursts. Best done on a quiet flat road or closed loop where you can settle into position without constant braking or cornering. What You’ll Need Triathlon or road bike, ideally with aerobars fitted A flat, low-traffic route…
The Kask Utopia Y is a fit-and-comfort refinement of the original Utopia aero helmet rather than a ground-up redesign — and for triathletes who found the original too warm or too tight, that refinement is the point. Key Specs Weight: 258g (size M) — lighter than rivals like the Lazer Volante (291g) and roughly on…
Why Power Meter Pedals Work for Triathlon Power meter pedals have one key advantage over crank- or hub-based systems: they move between bikes in minutes. That matters for triathletes who train on a road bike and race on a TT bike, or who split sessions between an indoor turbo setup and outdoor rides. Swap the…
Do You Need an Aero Helmet for Triathlon? Wind tunnel research consistently shows that your helmet is one of the largest sources of aerodynamic drag on the bike. Switching from a standard road helmet to a well-fitting aero helmet can save several minutes over a 40km bike leg — often more than an expensive set…
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