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Subscribe to the newsletterCervelo P5 2026 first look: still the bike to beat?
The Cervelo P5 carries through to 2026 with its 2024 aero platform intact and refreshed Force AXS, Ultegra Di2, Dura-Ace Di2 and Red AXS builds. We unpack the spec, the cockpit, the storage and the price against the 2026 Specialized Shiv and the new Cadex Tri to answer the only question that matters: is it still the TT bike to beat for a long-course Brit in 2026?
29 May 2026
Garmin Forerunner 970 review: the 2026 multisport pick
The Forerunner 970 launched in May 2025, but it is the autumn 2025 firmware drop and the HRM 600 pairing that finally make it the watch Garmin promised. For 2026 triathletes choosing a flagship multisport GPS, this is now the most complete option in the line, and the one we recommend most often over the Fenix 8 and the new Forerunner 570.
29 May 2026
Swimmer’s shoulder in triathlon: a 10-minute warm-up and the fixes that actually work
Triathletes get shoulder pain for a simple reason: you ask a cold, stiff shoulder to do thousands of overhead reps at speed. Here’s how to warm up properly, what to strengthen, and which ‘technique cues’ tend to make things worse.
29 May 2026
Triathlon training zones in 2026: set them properly (without a lab)
Most age-group triathletes don’t have a training-plan problem. They have a zone problem. If your watch tells you you’re in Zone 2 but you can’t speak in full...
29 May 2026
IRONMAN Hamburg 2026: European Champs preview
The IRONMAN European Championship in Hamburg is back on 7 June 2026. A lake swim in the Alster, a largely flat-but-fast bike through the city and out to the dykes, and a marathon built for hard running make this one of the sharpest tests on the women’s full-distance calendar.
29 May 2026
IRONMAN 70.3 Bolton 2026: 9 things to know
IRONMAN 70.3 Bolton returns on 7 June with a proper North West test: a lake swim at Pennington Flash, a punchy two-loop bike with two ascents of Rivington, and a flat, lap-based run to the track finish at Leigh Sports Village. Here’s the course, the key talking points, and how to follow.
29 May 2026
Carbon-plated running shoes for triathlon 2026: what actually matters (and what doesn’t)
Carbon-plated “super shoes” are no longer niche. Plenty of age-group triathletes now own two pairs: one for Sunday long runs, one they keep suspiciously clean...
28 May 2026
Cold water shock in triathlon: the 90-second rule, Float to Live, and a safer open-water warm-up
Cold water shock is the most common reason a perfectly fit triathlete looks like a beginner in the first 50 metres. It is not a “mental toughness” issue. It is...
28 May 2026
Supertri Blenheim 2026: pro race and festival preview
Supertri Blenheim Palace returns for a full festival weekend on 6–7 June 2026 with $35,000 in pro prize money, six automatic Pro Series Final spots on the line, and Jonny Brownlee attempting 10 sprint triathlons across the weekend. Here is everything you need to know about the course, the confirmed pro field, and what the championship implications mean for this race.
28 May 2026
San Francisco T100 2026: 9 things to know
The T100 Triathlon World Tour returns to San Francisco on 6–7 June with the fourth men's race of the 2026 season, set over the legendary Escape From Alcatraz course. Here is the full course breakdown, who is confirmed to start, the championship implications, and how to follow from the UK.
28 May 2026
Best tubeless tyres for triathlon 2026: training and race day
The 2026 tubeless road tyre market has settled into clear winners for race day, training and time trial. We cover the fastest options, the most durable, hookless rim compatibility, the new ETRTO rules, and which tyres a UK age-grouper should actually buy this season.
27 May 2026
Spain T100 2026 results: Taylor-Brown wins maiden T100 in Pamplona
Georgia Taylor-Brown took her first T100 win on the new Pamplona-Navarra course, charging from third out of T2 to lead Julie Derron and Taylor Spivey home. The 2026 Spain T100 ran as a women-only pro race for the first time.
26 May 2026