The UK’s largest cycling and triathlon exhibition, has announced that 22-time Grand Tour stage winner André Greipel will be attending the event, courtesy of Factor Bikes. Advertisement Greipel, one of the most prolific sprinters of the modern era boasting more than 150 career victories including 11 Tour de France stage wins, will meet and greet fans at the Factor Bikes stand during the London Bike Show on Friday 27 March. The Israel Start-Up Nation rider will return to the event on Saturday 28 March, taking to the Performance Theatre stage for a Q&A session, sharing his extensive insight into what life is like racing at the highest level. The 2020 event…

Newtimber Media, the organisers of the show, have released this statement: Advertisement “Sadly, it is with great regret that Newtimber Media have to announce today that the London Bike Show and Triathlon Show: London will be postponed until 3-5 July 2020 following the escalation of COVID-19 Coronavirus across Europe and the UK. “The coronavirus outbreak has been labelled a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). The effects are becoming evident across all aspects of our lives here in the UK and across the world. We have been following UK government guidelines and working with the rolling advice from the public health authorities and other organisations, but it is now…

In light of the developing situation surrounding the outbreak of COVID-19 we wanted to keep you updated regarding the measures we are taking to ensure we can continue to deliver your copy of 220 Triathlon magazine. Advertisement We are working closely with our suppliers to make sure that business continues as usual. However, in the event that there is significant disruption, we will communicate with you via the following channels: Email Messages on buysubscriptions.com On our phone lines;UK: 03330 162 139*US/Canada: 855 827 8639 (toll free)Rest of World: +44(0)1604 973748 We will also put an announcement on our on social media channels. If we are unable to deliver your magazine to you we will extend…

“We know that both our athletes and our communities want to be racing; we do too. Advertisement While The IRONMAN Group’s mission is to provide exceptional, life-changing race experiences for athletes of all levels, from their first step to the finish line, we can only accomplish this by providing the safest possible environment, and safeguarding the citizens of our host communities. COVID-19 has substantially altered the global sports landscape and will have material impact on the mass participation industry in the immediate term. We want to reassure you that the health and well-being of our community is our primary concern. To this end, we are doing our part to communicate…

Neilson have created possibly the best job ever for a triathlete. They are searching for their 2020 Active Ambassador, a Chief Oomph Officer (COO),. And the perks that come with this role aren’t bad… from free beach and snow holidays, a bundle of active kit, to adrenalin-fuelled experiences AND a salary…. Advertisement This exciting new job, with a package worth up to £50,000, allows you to: Choose when you want to work – work around your day job when works for you And where you work: around your usual day-to-day commitments, whether this be around the school-run/your full-time job/in your kitchen or on the beach You spend your time simply writing or vlogging about the active things in life you love Includes free holidays –…

“The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the AJ Bell World Triathlon Leeds have made the difficult decision to postpone the event from the original date of the 6-7 June 2020, due to the current situation with the COVID-19 outbreak.  “When hosting major events, the welfare and well-being of everyone involved in the event, including athletes, officials, spectators, volunteers and staff is the absolute priority. “The UK Government’s current advice is to increase social distancing and has suggested that mass gatherings or events that require emergency services provision will not be able to go ahead. Therefore the LOC has taken the decision of postponing the event. “The LOC are extremely disappointed for…

Ironman  have announced that it will add a virtual racing series to its portfolio, including the Ironman VR Pro Challenge that will debut on April 4 through the IRONMAN Now Page on Facebook Watch. The Ironman VR Series will be offered through the soon to be launched Ironman Virtual Club™, a web-based platform allowing athletes to train and compete from anywhere around the world at any time through the Ironman VR Series of weekly races and challenges. “At the Ironman Group, our mission is to provide exceptional, life-changing race experiences for athletes of all levels from their first step to the finish line,” says Andrew Messick, President & CEO for Ironman.…

As a result of the current Covid-19 pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics have been postponed. The IOC have released a statement saying: “The IOC President and the Prime Minister of Japan have concluded that the Games of the XXXII Olympiad in Tokyo must be rescheduled to a date beyond 2020 but not later than summer 2021.“ Click Here: vans sk8 hi Advertisement The president of the Director-General of World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said the Covid-19 pandemic is “accelerating” and that there are more than 375,000 cases now recorded worldwide. This is the first time the modern Olympic Games have been postponed, although they have been cancelled twice before. In a statement the…

These four-week “All In” training plans are completely indoor-based and place increased emphasis on yoga, strength, and Mental Training. Each indoor plan offers a different focus – cycling, multisport, cross-training – while incorporating sessions from The Sufferfest yoga and strength training video library. Advertisement To help athletes develop essential positive thinking and goal setting skills, each plan also includes sessions from The Sufferfest Mental Toughness Program. Drawing on decades of experience at the highest level of the sport, the plans were designed by the Wahoo Sports Science Team to help athletes improve their fitness while remaining indoors and maintain motivation in the midst of this unprecedented crisis. “The current pandemic…

The Ironman Group includes its flagship Ironman and Ironman triathlons, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, and the Epic Series of mountain biking races, among other events, and each year over one million international athletes participate in an Ironman Group race. Ironman launches new virtual race series Advance says that it is committed to the future of The Ironman Group and believes in the long-term strength of its well-recognised brands and the dedication of its athletes, communities, employees and fans. Advance is a private, family-owned business that invests in a broad range of media and technology companies. Orkila Capital (“Orkila”) will co-invest in The Ironman Group and Jesse Du Bey, Managing Partner of…