Abus Tec-Tical HelmetThis helmet is good value for money, with great-quality moulding and assembly. At 302g it's not the lightest helmet on the market, but it fits well straight from the box and ventilation is excellent. A great option if you're looking for no-nonsense performanc...

you dive into the pool or at the start of a triathlon, and integrated side loops and low profile buckles also create a more hydrodynamic profile than current options on the market. We found the goggles comfortable and the wraparound vision to be clear

. In other words, a one-piece tri suit.You might be alarmed at the idea of covering yourself from knee to shoulder in skintight Lycra, but it’s a step to consider if you’re serious about triathlon. The advantages of a quick-drying, multi-purpose item

. In other words, a one-piece tri suit. You might be alarmed at the idea of covering yourself from knee to shoulder in skintight Lycra, but it's a step to consider if you're serious about triathlon.The advantages of a quick-drying, multi-purpose item

If your goal is to set a new triathlon personal best, consider purchasing a time-trial bike. These midrange models mix value and performance, and are all but guaranteed to improve your bike split. They offer aerodynamic carbon-fibre frames, reliable

When you're starting out in triathlon, one of the most important bits of kit you'll buy is your wetsuit. For those lacking a little confidence in the water, making the right choice is crucial, but even if you're comfortable ploughing through chilly

Learn Something New Though bicycling is a close cousin of running, don't take it for granted. Cycling requires different muscles than running, and a fair amount of skill in terms of pedal stroke, use of gears, climbing, riding in groups, taking

helps run the company's climbing camps. With practice and some improvements in technique, says Rutberg, that same menacing climb will become easier every time you do it. For instant gratificationSitting and spinning in an easy gear is the most efficient

(rpm). Typically cycling at a cadence 80 to 95 is most efficient.Gearing Combination of the front chainrings (1, 2 or 3 of them) and the rear cassette which is a cluster of cogs numbering between 5 and 10. The bigger the chainring on the front

minute) A measure of heart rate.Brick Training session combining two disciplines (e.g. cycling and running) used to simulate race experience and help your body adapt to switching sports quickly. BTF (British Triathlon Federation) The national