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…

START • DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF TRI

PARIS SHOWED THE VALUE OF OLYMPIC EXPERIENCE • With the spotlight on triathlon like never before at these Games, debutant athletes talked about being overwhelmed by the unique environment

ZWIFT RIDE • £1,199.99 Zwift's new Ride is an indoor bike that might help you break your PB… but won't break the bank

“I HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO INFLUENCE THE GROWTH OF TRIATHLON” • British Triathlon CEO Ruth Daniels talks Paris, her plans to grow tri and her own personal goals… knees allowing

FAO 220 • YOUR EMAILS & PICTURES

your INSTAGRAM TRI PICTURES • WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

THE OLYMPIC CHAMPION • On 31 July, Great Britain's Alex Yee put together arguably the greatest one-day performance we have ever seen at an Olympic Games to win gold. And we were there at the finish line to speak to tri's new poster boy…

THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH • On 31 July and 5 August 2024, the world was gifted five incredible hours of multisporting magic. Paris provided the perfect stage, triathlon its best performers. And to celebrate those two spectacular days of Olympic triathlon racing we asked the world's best multisport photographers to share their favourite images from the events. So grab a cuppa and let's relive it all over again…

MAXIMISE YOUR OFF-SEASON • It's the season where the clocks go back – as could your motivation. But don't let it with our 30 essential gear, nutrition, training and mindset tips for a better 2025…

ENGAGE AUTOPILOT • 361°'s new Meraki 6 will make every run effortless and fast…

50 MOMENTS THAT SHAPED TRI • It's 50 years since the modern-day sport of triathlon was born. To celebrate multisport's birthday, here we reveal the 50 most seismic events since 1974, including legendary wins and mighty upsets, rule changes, spats, famous faces and more…

END YOUR SEASON IN BEAUTIFUL QUINTA DO LAGO • UK racing might be over for 2024, but you can still head to Portugal for sun, sea, swim, bike and run…

KIT ZONE • THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS

ON TEST: SWIMSUITS • Whether worn alone for training or under a wetsuit, your swimsuit needs to be up to the job. So from dive starts to tumble turns, we put 10 new designs to the test…

BUYER'S GUIDE: BIKE COMPUTERS • Log your rides, find your way and monitor your multisport training with a quartet of impressive bike computers…

BUYER'S GUIDE: ENERGY BARS • They're great for on the bike and everyday snacking before a workout. But which of these nine energy bars deliver the magical combination of taste, texture and nutritional goodness…?

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

HOW TO CARB LOAD • PACKING YOUR WORKING CELLS WITH CARBOHYDRATES IN THE BUILD-UP TO YOUR BIG RACE IS A PROVEN STRATEGY TO RACE STRONGER AND FASTER…

10 STEPS TO FUEL YOUR PERSONAL BEST • Follow these 10 easy loading tips and you'll line up in the water fresher and faster

NUTRITION 20MIN MEALS TO BUILD STRENGTH • Boost your muscle and bone health and strength with these four quick and easy recipe ideas from Kate Percy

HOW TO INCREASE RUN PACE WHEN FATIGUED • The ability to dig deep in the latter stages of a race helped Alex Yee achieve Olympic gold. Here Ben, a member of Team GB's coaching staff in Paris, explains how you too can find that extra gear…

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WHERE EAGLES DARE • With little heat prep, the wrong gear choice and a course-recce mistake, would experienced extreme triathlete Sean McFarlane...