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

GB WORLD SERIES EXIT UNDERLINES BIGGER ISSUE FOR TRIATHLON • The World Triathlon Series has been a highlight of the British triathlon calendar since 2009, but won't be returning unless the model is revolutionised

3 OF THE BEST CHANGING MATS

ASICS FUJI SPEED 2 • £160 Carbon plates continue their assault on trail running with the launch of Asics' new Fuji Speed 2…

“TRIATHLON WAS PART OF MY OCD RECOVERY” • Meet the man that took on seven Olympic tris on seven continents in seven days to help with his OCD…

FA0 220 • Your emails & pictures

your INSTAGRAM TRI PICTURES • WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

THE FALCON • NEW ZEALAND'S HAYDEN WILDE IS AN OLYMPIC MEDALLIST, FORMER XTERRA WORLD CHAMPION AND REGULARLY GOES TOE-TO-TOE WITH THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS. HERE, THE KIWI TALKS ABOUT THE PAST, THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE…

THE PINNACLE OF PERFORMANCE • ALTITUDE TRAINING IS BECOMING MORE POPULAR WITH IRONMAN AND TRIATHLON PROFESSIONALS. IT'S ALSO USED BY TOP-PERFORMING AGE-GROUPERS. WE LOOK HIGH TO FIND OUT WHY…

HIT THE HEIGHTS • A quartet of popular altitude destinations to stimulate a new personal best…

MAGIC MIKE • Mike Harris, 72, raced his last triathlon on 5 June – 40 years to the day since he took part in the UK's first-ever swim, bike and run. Here we celebrate a true pioneer of tri…

MEET THE TEST TEAM

FIZIK TRANSIRO HYDRA AEROWEAVE CARBON • £289.99 Are these tri-specific bike shoes worth the outlay?

SUNGLASSES • Much more than just a fashion statement, sport sunglasses deliver protection, comfort and performance gains. Here's all you need to know…

KEY BUYING INFORMATION • Blinded by the many, many options out there? Here's our complete guide to sport sunglasses…

READER QUESTIONS

ALSO CONSIDER… • Looking for something a little more high-tech? Then here are a couple more options you might like…

OAKLEY RADAR EV PATH • • Will Oakley's Prizm lens technology put these on the podium?

BBB CYCLING FUSE • • Subtle style and good value combine in these photochromatic glasses

ENDURA DORADO II • • Good value combines with versatility, but does performance follow?

RUDY PROJECT CUTLINE • • Form meets function in these Italian-designed performance sunnies

MADISON STEALTH - 3 PACK

KOO NOVA

SCICON AEROSCOPE

SUNGOD ULTRAS

VAN RYSEL ROADR 920

OVERALL VERDICT

ELECTROLYTE DRINKS • Hot or cold, you still sweat, meaning an electrolyte drink should have a place in your nutrition cupboard year-round…

SUPERSONIC MISSILES • The Orro Venturi Tri and Vitus Auro go head-to-head in our battle of the mid-range triathlon bikes. But which one, if any, should you pick to carry you to PB-busting success? It's time to find out…

VITUS AURO DISC RIVAL AXS £4,699.99 VITUSBIKES.COM

ORRO VENTURI TRI £5,950 ORROBIKES.COM

HOW TO PLAN YOUR OFF-SEASON TRAINING • GET YOUR TRAINING BALANCE RIGHT IN THE AUTUMN/WINTER MONTHS AND YOU'LL REAP THE PERFORMANCE REWARDS NEXT RACE SEASON. PHILIP HATZIS EXPLAINS HOW…

10 TIPS TO MASTER THE OFF-SEASON • Make these simple tweaks to your mindset and approach to the autumn and winter months of training, and you'll be set up like a champ for the next race season…

SUPER SNACKS • Snacks are ideal for the triathlete on the go, whether they're a top-up mid-ride or an easy grab pre- or post- exercise. Cue four savoury recipes…

HOW TO GET YOUR TAPER RIGHT • Taper for your...