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Triathlons are not events made for the faint of heart or feeble of will. A discipline of three forms, the Triathlon format tests your mental and physical strength to endure all three components in succession without so much as an allotted break.

Bike hire is a common concept all across the globe. From seaside shacks providing a few hours of fun for the right price to Santander Cycles giving tourists and London locals alike the opportunity to traverse the UK's capital. The process of cycle hire is growing with popularity every year. However, cycle hire isn't just for leisure - competition efficient bikes are also available to hire.

If you remember the very first time you rode a bike then you probably remember your parents insistence that you wear a helmet - no matter how much it bobbled around on top of your head or cut into your chin. As adults, many cyclists understand and embrace the clear benefits of wearing a helmet.

If you love cycling then you'll know that your bike is more to you than an A to B tool. Whether you're a competitive triathlete or a dedicated trailblazer, you'll understand that your bike is your partner in crime every meter of the course or your companion on long nature rides.

The term cycling body armour is pretty self-explanatory. It's a protective layer of clothing that covers specific areas on the body in order to reduce and limit injury during impact.

When it comes to choosing the right bike for your lifestyle, routine and cycling pursuits, the prospect can be daunting, especially if the process is entirely new to you.

You may have trained for bike, swim and run but there is, of course, a fourth event in triathlon; the transition.

A wetsuit is an item of clothing designed to provide thermal insulation, protection and even buoyancy to anyone taking part in water sports or activities. These handy garments really can make all the difference, particularly in an open water triathlon.

Decided you’re going to do a triathlon? Good on you! Training for a triathlon is a great way to get or stay fit, however before you put on your trunks, pump up your tyres and lace up your shoes there are a few things you need to consider first.

Bike fitting is just a case of sitting on the bike and seeing if it’s comfy, right? Wrong. We all know that riders do not come in standard sizes – and the same most certainly applies to bikes these days as well. Gone are the days when bikes all had similar geometry and it was a case of just choosing between small, medium, Large or X-large. Bikes come in all sizes, all with different geometries and all measured from different places on the frame. Confused? Don’t worry – this is where bike fitting services are your saviour.

Did you know that TRI UK has an in-store Coffee House? We serve the usual cyclist’s favourites of jacket potatoes, toasted paninis and also cakes with glorious (and sometimes unusual but incredibly tasty – trust us!) flavours. But more importantly, we serve the best coffee in the world!

The UK’s largest cycling exhibition is back again! With 300+ brands and 37,000 attendees, for bike enthusiasts like us, this is one you can’t miss.