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…

THE BIG PIC

FORGIVENESS OVER PERMISSION? • In the battle between innovation and regulation, the boldest athletes win out in the rulebook's grey areas…

“ANDY MURRAY NEEDS TO GIVE TRIATHLON A SHOT. HE'D DO GREAT!” • Fellow Rio Olympic gold medallist and former tennis pro Monica Puig has found a new lease of (sporting) life through triathlon…

AUSSIE GOLD HUNTER • He's been racing pro for over a decade, but Aussie Matt Hauser's star is now firmly in the ascendent. Here he tells 220 about the changes he's making for 2025, how he's using past Aussie Olympic setbacks for LA 2028 motivation, and why he's the most chilled man in tri…

2025'S BIGGEST PRO STORIES • Wilde and Yee resume rivalries, Lucy Charles-Barclay bounces back and Jonny Brownlee rediscovers his multisport mojo. Here are our big pro predictions for 2025 and where the seismic showdowns will take place. Prepare your calendar!

KEY 2025 RACES • THE MAJOR PRO RACES OF THE SEASON

KIT ZONE • THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS

BRAND VISIT AT THE CUTTING EDGE • Zone3's heading toward 20 years since its founding and, with the new Aspire wetsuit, continues to innovate and evolve. We headed to Woking to meet the brains behind a British success story…

ANATOMY OF ASPIRE • THE 2025 VERSION OF ZONE3'S POPULAR ASPIRE WETSUIT BALANCES PERFORMANCE AND ECO-CREDENTIALS…

5 SHORT TIPS FOR YOUR FIRST OPEN-WATER SWIM

BIKE TEST: ALL ABOUT AERO • Ribble's Ultra SL R Enthusiast is a bike that rejoices in speed, speed and speed. But is that enough for the price and a triathlete's requirements? I hopped on to find out…

RIBBLE ULTRA-AERO SL R ENTHUSIAST

GROUP TEST: CYCLING JERSEYS • Brighter days are coming and with them, time for long rides and the feel of the sun on your back. Here are 12 men's and women's cycling jerseys to wear…

GROUPTEST: ROAD CYCLING SHOES • Of course you'll want to break your tri bike shoes in before raceday, but you can extend their life and train in greater comfort by using a reliable pair of road cycling shoes year-round. Here are six of the best…

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

10 WAYS TO HAVE FUN TRAINING • TRAINING IS UNINSPIRING IN THE OFF-SEASON MONTHS, RIGHT? IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE. HERE ARE 10 FRESH AND FREE WAYS TO BOOST YOUR FITNESS WHILE BRINGING THE VARIATION TO THE TRI-TRAINING PARTY. TIME TO PREPARE FOR ZOMBIE ATTACKS, CYNDI LAUPER AND RAW-DOGGING

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NUTRITION QUICK LUNCHES TO BOOST HEALTH • Hitting a nutritional low point with your daily high-street meal deal? Instead, try these super-quick and nutritious lunch recipes from Kate Percy

Q: MY LEGS SINK WHEN I SWIM SO I USE A BUOY AND FINS A LOT IN SESSIONS. HOW CAN I RELY ON THEM LESS?

Q: DOES RUNNING BUILD MUSCLE? HOW CAN I MAXIMISE THESE GAINS?

Q: I'M TRAINING FOR IRONMAN AND WORRIED ABOUT BURNOUT. WHAT IS IT?

Q: I GET NERVOUS CYCLING IN THE WET. IS THERE KIT THAT CAN HELP?

DESERT STORM • Taking part for the second time in one of triathlon's best-kept secrets, can Sean McFarlane conquer the desert conditions at Saharaman?

LET'S GO

220 2025 RACE CALENDAR • PICK YOUR RACES AND PLAN YOUR SEASON WITH THE 220 EVENT GUIDE

HOW TO PLAN YOUR RACE SEASON

TRI SPEAK • Wondering what the ‘washing machine’ is, or where to find your M-dot?! Make things easy with our guide to common tri terms…

LIGHTER EVENINGS ARE COMING • With spring fully arrived, Brunty is looking forward to...