Fitbit unwraps Surge smartwatch

The world of optical heart rate monitors for athletes is growing fast – Fitbit has just taken the wraps off its new Surge, a ‘Fitness Super Watch’ which combines eight (count ‘em) sensors including GPS and optical HRM. Advertisement Unveiled alongside the more affordable Charge (£99) and Charge HR (£119) models – which combine activity tracking,…

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Rio 2016 triathlon test events confirmed for next August

The dates are confirmed – triathlon’s test events for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic and Paralympic Games will be held on 1-2 August next year, with qualification points up for grabs and huge crowds expected. Advertisement The routes will take athletes along Copacabana beach on the restaurant-lined Avenida Atlantica, with the Olympic course also…

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Rio 2016 triathlon test events confirmed for next August

The dates are confirmed – triathlon’s test events for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic and Paralympic Games will be held on 1-2 August next year, with qualification points up for grabs and huge crowds expected. Advertisement The routes will take athletes along Copacabana beach on the restaurant-lined Avenida Atlantica, with the Olympic course also…

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Eton Sprints named a qualifying event for 2015 ITU Sprint Worlds

Eton Dorney – known as one of the flattest and fastest triathlon tracks in the UK – has been chosen to host a qualifying event for the 2015 ITU Sprint Distance Triathlon World Championships. Advertisement The Eton Sprints will take place on 23 May next year, sending athletes on a 750m swim in the famous…

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Eton Sprints named a qualifying event for 2015 ITU Sprint Worlds

Eton Dorney – known as one of the flattest and fastest triathlon tracks in the UK – has been chosen to host a qualifying event for the 2015 ITU Sprint Distance Triathlon World Championships. Advertisement The Eton Sprints will take place on 23 May next year, sending athletes on a 750m swim in the famous…

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Live Q&A with Kona queen Mirinda Carfrae

After back-to-back wins on triathlon’s toughest stage, Australia’s Mirinda Carfrae can rightfully claim to be the world’s best long-course triathlete. Advertisement She’s kindly agreed to join us for a live Q&A at 7.30pm tonight (Wednesday 29 October) to field your questions! Whether it’s training issues, what went through her mind on the Queen K highway…

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Live Q&A with Kona queen Mirinda Carfrae

After back-to-back wins on triathlon’s toughest stage, Australia’s Mirinda Carfrae can rightfully claim to be the world’s best long-course triathlete. Click Here: Maori All Blacks Store Advertisement She’s kindly agreed to join us for a live Q&A at 7.30pm tonight (Wednesday 29 October) to field your questions! Whether it’s training issues, what went through her…

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Paul Smith 531 cycle wear collection – first look

Sitting comfortably? This new performance cycling collection from Paul Smith looks superb for the growing ‘cycling chic’ niche, but the prices may give you palpitations. Advertisement The Paul Smith 531 collection uses high-performance Swiss-made Schoeller 3xDRY fabric to fend off water while wicking moisture away from the body, and insulation and breathability is provided by…

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