Once you’ve worked out which lever on your bike shifts to a harder gear and which makes pedalling easier, you should know how to change gear, right? Perhaps, but it takes practice to avoid that grinding mis-shift, says mountain bike Olympian Andreas

Under Armour Cold Gear Compression Mock TopPrice: £40As soon as you put the Compression Mock top on it perfectly shapes to the contours of your body, keeping a tight (but not uncomfortably tight) fit, even after a few washes. The fabric is smooth

Lake TX212 Cycling Shoes (£89.99)Cedric says: These are the new entry-level triathlon shoe from the respected Dutch company who specialise in natural leather cycling shoes. Though they are designed for triathletes, they will please regular cyclists

BioEars and ClearEarsAnnie says: Waterlogged ears are a common but frustrating hazard facing triathletes. They can be enough to distract focus and frankly drive you a bit crazy. Cirrus Healthcare have launched two new products to help with such ear-related issues.BioEars are the ...

You swim, you run, you cycle and you workout at the gym: rather than packing multiple bags, why not just pack one? That’s the idea behind Ogio’s all in one range, ideal for triathletes.Originally a producer of high quality and innovative golfing apparel, Ogio has stepped into the...

Training indoors during the winter months can be tough on motivation at the best of times, so what if you could ride, run or even row to a synced video - or even better - in a local spot that you know?The new Kinomap Trainer app does exactly this, and has the added extra of allow...

Kinetica 100% Recovery, £24.99(10 x 75g sachets)Joe says: Kinetica 100% Recovery is a 2:1 carb to protein supplement designed to aid quick delivery of nutrients to fatigued muscles and replenish glycogen stores post training.Kinetica’s exclusive Biotein protein blend prevents mus...

Intact Endurance, £19.95James says: Intact Endurance certainly packs a little punch. The 59ml bottle contains four key electrolytes that are lost through exercise – magnesium, chloride, sodium and potassium. Because you only need to add a few drops to 500ml of water, you'll get a...

ZICO Mango Coconut Water Review (£2.49)Izzy says: Coconut water is not just this summer’s celebrity diet fad – it’s naturally packed with essential electrolytes and potassium, making it a great alternative to sugar, caffeine and preservative-loaded sports recovery drinks.It helps...

Knog Blinder Bike Lights, £34.99 eachAlison says: The Knog Frog is one of the most copied light designs in existence, thanks to the clever silicone design and bright colours. But the cool folk at Aussie brand Knog would rather set new trends than bask in past glories, so they’ve ...