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

TRI WILL ALWAYS TURN TO PARTICIPATION • The start of 2025 has been a reminder that while the pros might be important to organisations, it's the amateurs who deliver the profits.

“STAYING POSITIVE AND ACTIVE IS A PRIORITY” • With a diagnosis of young-onset rheumatoid arthritis, Izzy lane could have let her condition stop her. Instead, she's become a powerhouse of sport, training others and achieving her own fitness goals.

BEST OF BRITISH • From almost quitting the sport to finishing the 2024 T100 season in eighth place overall, India Lee's last 12 months have been transformative, to say the least. We caught up with the top Brit just before she flew to Singapore to talk health, wealth and whether Kona is for her or not…

GOMEZ 2.0 • He may have hung up the tri-suit for good, but as one of the sport's greats Javier Gomez is now hoping that some of that star power will rub off on the next generation as he moves into phase two of his career: the pro coach. We caught up with the legend of tri to talk role reversal, Olympic regrets and what he says needs to change in WTCS racing…

GOMEZ'S BEST BITS • THANKS TO AN IMPRESSIVE LIST OF ACHIEVEMENTS FROM A GLORIOUS 20 YEAR CAREER, JAVIER GOMEZ WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBERED AS ONE OF TRIATHLON'S GREATEST ATHLETES…

THE FUTURE TRIATHLON OF TRAINING? • An innovative academy in sunny Mallorca aims to nurture and inspire young talent, creating the triathletes of the future. We headed out to see how On Running, Canyon and Sailfish are hoping to create the opportunity of a lifetime along with one Coach Javier Gomez… ►

WHY ON HAS STAYED LOYAL TO TRIATHLON

Meet the Academy Athletes • The On Triathlon Academy has signed up four talented young triathletes

33 ESSENTIAL ENDURANCE TIPS • Going long this year? Then you'll need to work on your endurance, or you'll be more struggling sloth than Duracell bunny… Here's how to supercharge your stamina with the latest research-backed strategies.

KIT ZONE • THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS

GROUP TEST: BIB SHORTS • Warmer weather is here, so it's time to get your knees out and your long ride on… Here's 12 sets of summer bib shorts ready to accompany you!

GROUP TEST: POOL GOGGLES • Looking for a set of goggles for long pool sessions or indoor racing? I've tested six new pairs…

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

RACE SMART IN OPEN WATER • GAINING THE EDGE IN A TRIATHLON SWIM ISN'T ALL ABOUT SPEED…

10 WAYS TO GAIN THE EDGE IN OPEN WATER • Ready to race faster? Here's what you need to do…

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HEALTHY HOMEMADE TAKEAWAYS • Struggling to give up your Deliveroo..? There could be a healthier way. Here's Kate Percy with four homemade versions of classic takeaways

Q: I LOVE SWIMMING WITH FINS, BUT ARE THEY HELPING ME IMPROVE MY SWIM TECHNIQUE?

Q: HOW MANY CALORIES DOES CYCLING BURN??

Q: HOW TO RUN UPHILL

Q: I'M GETTING BAD CHAFING ON MY NECK AND UNDERARMS AFTER LONG WETSUIT SWIMS. WHAT CAN I DO?

THE NEED FOR SPEED • Racing a draft-legal event for the first time and seeded in the championship wave, can Michelle Farrow conquer the circuit at the Castle Combe Chilly Du?

LET'S GO

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

HOW CAN I SET UP MY SADDLE CORRECTLY?

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