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Latest Articles
Cervelo 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?
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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