Find The Best Triathlon Gear
As featured in:
Welcome to Triathlon Gear Expert
We review and rank the latest tri-specific triathlon gear. Swim, bike or run – wetsuit, helmet or running shoes our team of expert reviewers will give you all the information you need to buy the best triathlon equipment with confidence
Our team of reviewers are triathletes themselves – they train and compete and so use the kit themselves. We also have nutrition and training guides
The Top 10 Triathlon Watches for 2019
There are some items of Triathlon equipment that are considered essential. In a time consequential race a watch is a vital piece of hardware for triathletes. Here are the best Triathlon watches to purchase and the justification. Best Triathlon Watches For a sport that wasn’t even in the Olympics until the year 2000, triathlon has…
Women in Triathlon – Female Triathletes and Equality
Triathlon is one of the most gender inclusive sports on the planet. At time of writing 37% of triathletes globally are women. Women are also responsible for the fastest growing membership sector. Women in Triathlon – Equality A thought provoking and controversial topic . Let’s dive in. Two words. Erin Baker. For those of you…
Continue Reading Women in Triathlon – Female Triathletes and Equality
Training Tips for Sprint Triathlons
So you are looking for training tips for sprint triathlons. A standard distance sprint triathlon involves a 750m swim, a 20km bike, and a 5km run. A lot of triathletes dismiss sprint triathlons, believing that anything under an Olympic-distance race is a waste of time, and are best left to beginners. However, and in contrast…
Best Triathlon Wetsuits for Men – 2019 Buyers Guide
Swimming is the first discipline in a triathlon. A strong swim sets the tone for the rest of your race. Some events feature pool swims which, because the water is warm, do not allow athletes to wear wetsuits. Other events involve open water swims in lakes, rivers, reservoirs, or the ocean. Depending on where the…
Continue Reading Best Triathlon Wetsuits for Men – 2019 Buyers Guide
How Long is a Triathlon Race – Distances and Types
This article explains the various distances of Triathlon. From the Super Sprint to the Ultra triathlons … even the dreaded Deca’s, we tell you how long the swim, bike and run distance are. The Triple deca ultra triathlon – 71 mile swim/3400 bike/780 mile run is the hardest of all the triathlon distances Triathlon Distances…
Continue Reading How Long is a Triathlon Race – Distances and Types
The History of Triathlon 1974 to Present Day
The triathlon is a sport that has a long and interesting history. The triathlon as we know it today (swim, cycle, run) was first devised in 1974, but its origins go back even further. Between 1901 and 1934 there were several variations of the triathlon, with some interesting twists. The first triathlon involved a canoe!…
Continue Reading The History of Triathlon 1974 to Present Day
Modern Triathlon has existed since 1974. It is an endurance sport consisting of 3 disciplines; swimming, cycling and running (or swim bike run).
The Original Triathlon even involved a canoe.
Triathlon became an olympic sport in summer of 2000 in Sydney and has been part of the olympic games ever since. Triathlon and Triathletes are governed by the International Triathlon Union (ITU).
The transitioning from swimming to cycling is called T1. The Transition from cycling to running is called T2 – these transition periods have almost become as important as the 3 disciplines themselves. The transition areas are where the triathletes keep their gear (such a bike, helmet etc..).
Triathletes are based commonly in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. The expense for a Triathlete can sometimes be prohibitive and the step up from amateur to professional is not necessarily about ability but cost.
In the USA and the UK amateur membership has risen dramatically, more than doubled in recent years. Participants (race starters) – numbers taking part in recognized races – up 10% to more than 130,000.
It is estimated that over a third of participants of Triathlons (USA, UK, Canada, Australia) are women. Over a third of all memberships today are taken out by women. Women are responsible for the biggest area of membership growth.
Some male and female triathletes that have made the grade include: Adam Bowden, Gordon Benson, Joe Townsend, Lucy Hall, Matt Sharp, Alistair Brownlee, Non Stanford, Mark Buckingham, Jodie Simpson, Clare Cunningham, Faye McClelland, Grant Sheldon, Helen Jenkins, Lauren Steadman, Marc Austin, Sophie Coldwell, Lois Rosindale, Andrew Lewis, Harry Wiltshire, Melissa Reid, Chris Goodwin
