220 Triathlon

220 Triathlon is the UK’s No.1 selling Triathlon magazine and brings together all the finest elements of the world’s fastest growing sport in a visually stunning and practical format.

FROM THE EDITOR...

THE BIG PIC

TRIATHLON FOR LIFE • Recent research suggests training can help athletes with prostate cancer. And potentially other cancers, too…

3 OF THE BEST HAND PADDLES

ZONE3 OVERSIZED HEAT-TECH POLAR FLEECE PARKA ROBE JACKET • £139 Meet the changing robe hoping to be your best friend through winter…

“I JUST WANT TO EXPERIENCE EVERYTHING” • In 2016, triathlete Nigel Shaddick was diagnosed with cancer and given just 12 months to live. Five years on he’s in remission and has just completed the gruelling Starman Night Triathlon

DRAFTING XCLUDER • A former pro from New Zealand has led the development of an ingenious solution to overcome the blight of long-distance triathlon and make for fairer racing

FAO 220 • Your emails & pictures

your INSTAGRAM TRI PICTURES • TAG YOUR PICTURES #220GRAM

NICOLA’S TOP 5CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Q&A SWISS PRECISION NICOLA SPIRIG • On 27 July 2021, Switzerland’s Nicola Spirig, 39, lined up for her fifth Olympic Games triathlon with the goal of winning a record third medal. Here we talk through her Tokyo race, training around three kids and what’s next for the Super Swiss athlete…

The Year of Yee! • From his first World Triathlon win, via a double medal haul at the Tokyo Olympics, to Super League victory, 2021 has been 23-year-old AlexYee’s annus mirabilis. We caught up with British Tri’s superstar to reflect on the last 12 months and look ahead to the next…

The path to success • It’s a long way to the top if you want Olympic gold

Yee's top 3 run tips

THE ART OF GETTING WINTERED ROSS EDGLEY • Is ice swimming something for the hardy fringes of our sport, or is it something we should all include in our training cycles? In an extract from his new book, Blueprint, we join Great British Swim record holder Ross Edgley and World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall as they take a dip…

BATTLE ROYALE ARMY VS RAF VS NAVY • Triathlons are competitive by their very nature, but when you add in a rivalry that’s spanned decades, things go to a whole new level. Step forward the Inter-Services Triathlon…

STAGES CYCLING

KIT ZONE • THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS

BUYER'S GUIDE TRAIL RINNING SHOES • It’s time to hit the trails for some off-season adventuring. But before you do, check out our off-road shoe picks…

WOMEN’S VERDICT

MEN’S VERDICT

SOFTSHELL BIKE JACKETS • A snug thermal layer is an essential piece of kit for winter riding to maintain core body temperature and avoid an onset of the shivers. Here we put eight thermal jackets to the test…

BIKE LIGHTS • Bike lights are vital for cranking up your safety through winter. We test four…

ALLOY ASSAULT • CARBON BIKES MAY HAVE A CERTAIN ASPIRATIONAL QUALITY ABOUT THEM, BUT THE TOP ALUMINIUM OPTIONS ARE STILL WORTHY OF YOUR CONSIDERATION, SAYS MATTHEW LOVERIDGE. HERE, HE PUTS TWO UNDER THE MICROSCOPE

CANNONDALE CAAD13 DISC 105 £2,250 CANNONDALE.COM

BOWMAN PALACE 3 R8000 £2,750 BOWMAN-CYCLES.COM

OVERALL VERDICT

ESSENTIAL KIT • All you need to train & race, as rated by our 220 Kit Zone expert testers

OPEN-WATER Masterclass (INTHEPOOL!) • THE 2021 TRIATHLON RACE SEASON HAS DRAWN TO A CLOSE BUT THAT DOESN’T MEAN YOU CAN’T PRACTISE SPECIFIC OPEN-WATER TECHNIQUES IN THE POOL READY FOR 2022. HERE’S HOW…

NUTRITION • Pasta shouldn’t be reserved for carb-loading pre-race. As one of the most versatile ingredients available, it’s the ideal quick-meal go-to for off-season training…

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