Month: March 2021

  • Research finds wrist-worn heart rate monitors less accurate than chest strap ones

    The scientists put five popular wrist-worn fitness trackers to the test to find out how accurately they gauge heart rate compared to chest-strap heart rate monitors, using an ECG as […]

  • ITU, Xterra and Ironman races to be televised

    The Bike Channel, the first television channel dedicated to the world of cycling, has agreed exclusive UK deals to broadcast highlights and magazine shows from the world’s leading triathlon events; […]

  • Wahoo launches new aerodynamic bike computer

    Wahoo Fitness have released their latest bike computer, the Elemnt Bolt, a GPS cycling computer and mount developed as an integrated system designed to drastically reduce drag. Advertisement When Wahoo tested it […]

  • Murray wins opening round of Super League Triathlon

    South African triathlete Richard Murray has won the first round of the inaugural Super League Triathlon’s first event, which saw the athletes racing the Triple Mix format. In this format […]

  • Murray stays top at Super League Tri

    On day 2 the athletes raced The Equalizer; a two-stage race comprising an individual cycling time trial in Stage 1 in the morning, and a swim-run-swim-bike-run sequence as Stage 2 […]

  • Richard Murray crowned Super League Triathlon champ

    With two stage victories under his belt Murray started day three of Super League Triathlon as the clear favourite to be crowned the overall winner. As long as he finished […]

  • Challenge Roma 753 launches with unique distances

    The Challenge Family have announced a new event in Rome for 22-23 July 2017. The debut Challenge Roma 753 will host two days of competition, featuring a sprint and a […]

  • Dave Scott and Karen Smyers announced as USA team captains for the Collins Cup

    The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced the appointment of Dave Scott, 6 x IRONMAN World Champion, and Karen Smyers, Olympic Distance World Champion and IRONMAN World Champion, as USA Team […]

  • 2017 to be final Ironman 70.3 UK Exmoor

    It was the first official 113km Ironman race in the world and has established itself as one of the toughest middle-distance events on Planet Earth. But its organisers have today […]

  • Garmin release Forerunner 935 multisport watch

    Garmin have announced the release of another exciting multisport watch, the Forerunner 935. Advertisement Included are new performance monitoring tools and ‘Elevate’ wrist-based heart rate technology. In addition to 24/7 heart […]