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…

IM 70.3 WORLD CHAMPS LAST TANGO IN TAUPO • Over the weekend of 14-15 December, the 70.3 World Championship headed to New Zealand for the first time in its 19-year history. Here we celebrate two days of middle-distance magic…

YEE'S LONDON MARATHON DEBUT IS ONE TO BE SAVOURED • Attempting 26.2miles while at the peak of his triathlon powers is an enticing prospect for endurance sports fans and the best test yet of a low mileage approach

"DEAFNESS ISN'T A BARRIER; IT'S A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE" • Representing Team GB as an age- group athlete has given Oliver Pritchard opportunities and the chance to educate and inspire others. Here, he shares the experience of racing as a deaf triathlete…

KIPRUN KIPX • £TBC Decathlon’s latest shoe, out in April, is constructed completely without glue. So what are the benefits?

VAN RYSEL XCR TRI RANGE • NEW FOR 2025 ARE TWO OFFERINGS FROM VAN RYSEL, BUILT IN COLLABORATION WITH SWISS SIDE AERODYNAMICS SPECIALISTS. HERE’S A SNEAK PEEK…

U.S. ALL-STAR • She’s one of the sport’s most consistent athletes with a huge depth of talent across a range of distances. Let’s meet Speedy Spivey for a chat about some dramatic racing over the last year, hopes for 2025 and plans for a possible appearance in LA in 2028…

Taylor on Taylor • Spivey shares her thoughts on her compatriot Taylor Knibb, who’s had a stellar 2024 season

Taylor's top results • Unlike most pros, Spivey didn’t race up through the ranks and instead came straight in as an elite back in 2016. Here are her race highlights to date…

HOW TO PLAN YOUR RACE SEASON • Here we are in a shiny new year! But how do you put together a race season that will motivate you, but is still within your ability and time available? Fear not, we’ve got you…

RIDE FASTER AND CUT INJURY RISK • Sometimes before you can train hard, you need to think smart. We headed to Brighton to discover why a bike fit could well be the best multisport purchase you ever make…

THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD • Despite the draw (and benefits) of the turbo trainer, there’s a real power to the long outdoor bike ride as a staple of your start-of-season training. Here’s the how and why.

HOW LONG IS LONG?

LONG SESSION ESSENTIAL KIT • Everything you need for a comfortable ride!

KIT ZONE • THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS

GROUPTEST: BIKE JACKETS • Feeling the chill (or getting soggy) while out riding? Then you need a good bike jacket. Here are 12 on test for men and women.

GROUPTEST: HEAVY-DUTY OUTDOOR BAGS • Triathletes aren’t just popping to the pool or gym to train. Generally we’re at lakes and in forests swimming, running and messing about in all weathers. Enter a new breed of super-tough totes and rucksacks…

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

MAXIMISE YOUR INDOOR TRAINING • MAKE THE MOST OF THE FINAL MONTHS OF WINTER WITH SOME QUALITY INDOOR TRAINING. HELEN WEBSTER SHOWS YOU HOW – AND TURN THE PAGE FOR 10 TOP TIPS.

10 WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR INDOOR WORKOUTS • Here are 10 expert tips to make sure you maximise your indoor training time…

SUPERCHARGE YOUR NUTRITION! • Come the end of the winter months we’re all left a little in need of brighter, more vitamin-packed meals. Luckily, we’ve got four to try…

MIX IT UP TO SEE PERFORMANCE GAINS • We all gravitate to our favourite training sessions, but in doing this are we hampering progress? Coach Ben Bright says in doing something different, we adapt and...