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Unless you’ve been brought up with swimming from an early age then you probably have a love, hate relationship with the pool. That chlorine smell, jostling for lane position, the artificial lighting and fluctuating water temperature all combine to make you want to hit the snooze button and give your swim session a skip.

We’ve all got that favourite pair of running shoes. Those go to ones that we just can’t bear to throw away as they hold too many memories of past running glory and you still think they’re good for another few miles or one last race.

Whether it’s on or off-road, commuting or out on an adventure, racing or on a long social ride, a good bike helmet should be the number one piece of kit for any ride, even though it isn’t actually a legal requirement in the UK.

Triathlon comprises of three disciplines and for newcomers to the sport, or those returning, it's sometimes helpful to look at these disciplines individually so you get a full understanding of what everyone's talking about when it comes to running.

As Spring arrives and the temperature gradually increases, for many of us it signals the start of dipping our toes back into the open water and seeing if our wetsuit still fits for another season.

We’ve all been there…you’re in a rush to get out the door and on your bike but in your haste you’ve forgotten to check you’ve got all the essentials packed in case you get a mechanical miles from home.

For those new to the sport, or who need a refresher after such an absence on the start list, here’s our guide to all the distances to hopefully help you pick the best one suitable for you.

New to triathlon? Know your BTF from your OWS and MHR? Confused by all the terminology that is thrown about by those speedsters in lycra? Fear not, we’ve all been there and for anyone just starting their triathlon journey then you might think the hard part is actually learning the tri lingo, let along the three disciplines.

If you think completing just one Ironman triathlon is tough, and we certainly think it is, what about attempting 6 of them, in 6 consecutive days, across 6 counties?

Camille King is an age-group triathlete who dared to dream BIG and is making her debut in Kona, Hawaii this weekend at the IRONMAN World Championships. Camille kindly gave us some time between her training for an insight into what it takes to make the start line and qualify for the Big Dance.

Having a reliable set of brakes on your bike not only enables you to stop/reduce speed safely but can improve the flow of your ride and improve performance. The two main categories of bike brakes are rim brakes and disc brakes. Within these two types, there are individual categories that boast advantages when it comes to achieving the best ride. But how are they different?

Have you ever been out on the road or the trails, looked up at a hill and suddenly wished you’d taken up darts instead? Electric bikes won’t conquer the hill solo but the propulsion the e-bike provides will have you at the top in no time. Find out more about e-bikes and how they can improve your cycling experience.