Entries are now open for the Lakesman, a new long-distance triathlon set to take place in Cumbria on Sunday 19 June, 2016. Advertisement The event will comprise of a 3.8km swim, 180km cycle and a full marathon at 42km and is expected to be completed in around 9.5 hours by elite athletes or under 17.5 … Continue reading "The Lakesman long-distance triathlon launching in 2016"

Great Britain’s Jacqui Slack came home in first place at Xterra Saipan on the weekend as Ben Allen (AUS) won the men’s race for the fourth year running. Advertisement Both athletes led from start to finish in wet conditions that threatened to make the already challenging course all the more difficult.  “[They were] some of … Continue reading "GB’s Jacqui Slack cruises to gold at Xterra Saipan"

The Cannes International Triathlon is due to sell out with only a limited number of spots still available for race day. Advertisement The event, taking place on 19 April, is paying host to both a middle-distance (1km swim, 64km bike, 8km run) and a long-distance race (2km swim, 128km bike, 16km run).  Participants from all over … Continue reading "Cannes International Triathlon selling out fast"

The May 2015 issue of 220 Triathlon has hit the newsstands, featuring exclusive advice from Ironman 70.3 World Champion Javier Gomez on stepping up to middle-distance racing, our big tri-suits grouptest, tips on preparing for your first race, and lots more. Advertisement >>> Javier Gomez wins Ironman 70.3 World Champs in Mont-Tremblant Other highlights include: … Continue reading "New issue of 220 on sale now"

Cardiff’s first ever triathlon look set to sell out soon with over 1,000 competitors already signed up. Advertisement The event, taking place on 28 June, will include both a sprint (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run) and an Olympic distance (1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run) race making it an option for triathletes of all … Continue reading "Cardiff Triathlon hits 1,000 entries as race fills up"

Blenheim Palace Triathlon have teamed up with Endomondo to offer all entrants the opportunity to join a triathlon challenge which is to be hosted on the fitness app. Advertisement The challenge has been created to help prepare participants for their journey to the finish line by tackling their fitness goals. >>> Best triathlon training apps It … Continue reading "Blenheim Palace Triathlon and Endomondo launch training challenge"

Did USA triathlete Katie Zaferes get an illegal tow behind lapped compatriot Kirsten Kasper at WTS Auckland last weekend? 220 readers have been asking this question after watching the live coverage and seeing Israel’s Amitai Yonah being disqualified for doing the same thing in the men’s race a few hours later. Advertisement As one 220 … Continue reading "Katie Zaferes ‘takes responsibility’ for drafting error at WTS Auckland"

Zone3 are taking their kit on the road for their 2015 demo tour and have just released the dates of each event which take place between April and September. Click Here: rugby league jersey sale Advertisement The triathlon brand will be visiting a series of open-water swim venues across the UK where athletes will be … Continue reading "Zone3 launch 2015 demo tour"

Take a bow Tim Don – Britain’s Kona hopeful took a well-deserved win at the Ironman 70.3 Latin American Championship in Brasilia last Sunday (5 April), along with Denmark’s Helle Frederiksen in the women’s race. Advertisement Don’s rivals included the USA’s Tim O’Donnell, who came fifth at Kona 2013, and Brazil’s own Igor Amorelli, who … Continue reading "Tim Don continues winning streak at Ironman 70.3 Brazil"

Are you a female triathlete trying to recruit some friends into the multisport fold? Tell them about this year’s Shock Absorber Women Only Challenge at Eton Dorney on 12 July. This year’s event will feature a swim, triathlon, duathlon and run on a single day, in a bid to create the UK’s biggest women-only event. … Continue reading "Shock Absorber Women Only Triathlon expands for 2015"