Monthly Archives: May 2021

French Triathlete Laurent Vidal dies aged 31

The triathlon community has been left reeling following the news that Laurent Vidal, the former ITU star and coach to New Zealand triathlete Andrea Hewitt, has died aged just 31. Advertisement Vidal passed away in New Zealand, and it’s thought that Hewitt was with him at the time. Hewitt has now flown to France to […]

View Article

December issue of 220 Triathlon on sale now

The latest issue of 220 Triathlon magazine went on sale today, featuring in-depth interviews with the top athletes from the 2015 Ironman World Championships.  Advertisement Other highlights in this month’s issue include:  Women’s guide to tri Essential specialised advice and tips for women thinking of setting off on the great adventure that is triathlon Gear focus: Bio gear We […]

View Article

Madison’s iceBike show open to the public in 2016

Major cycle and triathlon brand distributor Madison has announced that its iceBike show will be open to Immediate Media subscribers and British Cycling members to celebrate its 10th year.  Advertisement Registration officially opened this morning, and the event will be open to the public on Saturday 27 February and Sunday 28 February 2016. It will […]

View Article

Gallery: Boardman unveils 2016 range

Boardman has launched its exhaustive 2016 range of bikes, with seven core triathlon bikes, a new titanium range and its own-brand wheels some of the major talking points. The brand also gave early details of a Boardman Performance Centre in England, which is set to house the world’s best wind tunnel and will be open […]

View Article

Ali Brownlee talks Boardman

The Brownlee brothers were two Boardman-sponsored athletes in attendance at the new launch of the major Brit brand’s range in London this week. Advertisement The brothers have long ridden the brand’s road bikes for their ITU races, and have contributed ideas and feedback to the design process of Boardman’s exhaustive new line-up. We caught up […]

View Article

2015 British Triathlon Awards recognise the best in tri

Last night saw British Triathlon host their annual awards event, recognising the best from every aspect of the world of triathlon. Advertisement Held in a venue just outside London, 220 Triathlon attended the awards ceremony and dinner which saw leading athletes, coaches, age-groupers and triathlon officials come together to celebrate a fantastic year for the […]

View Article

Norfolk to host new Outlaw Half

Organisers of the Outlaw Triathlon, One Step Beyond, have confirmed that their new Outlaw Half event on 3 July will be at Holkham Hall (pictured) in North Norfolk. The new event was announced last week, but the location was kept secret until now. Advertisement Holkham Hall is privately-owned and a lived-in family home. The Hall […]

View Article

Join Team Lucy at Ironman 70.3 Staffs

Cancer doctor and five-time Ironman champion, and defending Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire champion, Lucy Gossage, is calling for team mates to take on the gruelling Ironamn 70.3 Staffordshire to raise vital funds for Teenage Cancer Trust. The professional triathlete is calling on others to join Team Lucy to take on this challenge with her and raise […]

View Article

Raelert wins Laguna Phuket

Germany’s Michael Raelert, former Ironman 70.3 World Championship, made an impressive comeback at Laguna Phuket this weekend when he finished first in the 22nd annual Laguna Phuket Triathlon race. Advertisement Winner of the classic race in 2011, Raelert finished the 1.8km swim, 55km bike and12km run event in 2:30:14, with a swim of 23:55mins, the […]

View Article

WildMan gallery

The Off-Road Series has always had a reputation for being tough, but the 2015 WildMan was looking to be extra wild when, at around 8am on Saturday, the sleet suddenly transformed into thick snow ahead of the race. Advertisement Over 600 athletes made their way to the army testing ground of Ash Ranges, ready to […]

View Article