Rules shouldn’t ruin racing

Race organisations in triathlon are often criticised. They’re easy targets. Triathlon can be an expensive sport, the bigger brands carry more prestige, promise a premium experience, and charge higher

In June, the UCI (International Cycling Union) announced sweeping revisions to their technical regulations, aimed at combating technological fraud and enhancing rider safety through stricter equipment

Humans have always cheated at sports; in fact, you could say that as soon as we started measuring, we started cheating. The ancient Olympic Games was a hotbed of bribery, trickery and doping, even tho

Female participation in triathlon is 32% overall in the UK (source: Triathlon Industry Association), but this number drops dramatically as the distance increases, with men outnumbering women by more t

In December 2024 a report was released by two organisations, SheRACES and Women in Tri UK, entitled ‘Closing the gender gap: tackling the underrepresentation of women in triathlon’. The results and te

“Jesus, my butt hurts,” I say to myself as I return the saddle after a short climb. I knew I should’ve given the tri-suit a few extra outings in the run-up to this race. It’s not that I haven’t worn i