The Cannes International Triathlon is due to sell out with only a limited number of spots still available for race day. Advertisement The event, taking place on 19 April, is paying host to both a middle-distance (1km swim, 64km bike, 8km run) and a long-distance race (2km swim, 128km bike, 16km run).  Participants from all over the world will be coming to Cannes to compete with countries such as Australia, the United States, Germany and England all being represented.  One of the main talking points of the event will be the much-anticipated battle between triathlon giants Sebastian Kienle and Jan Frodeno, both of Germany. Race entries have already exceeded last year’s…

The May 2015 issue of 220 Triathlon has hit the newsstands, featuring exclusive advice from Ironman 70.3 World Champion Javier Gomez on stepping up to middle-distance racing, our big tri-suits grouptest, tips on preparing for your first race, and lots more. Advertisement >>> Javier Gomez wins Ironman 70.3 World Champs in Mont-Tremblant Other highlights include:   How to return strong from injury: Spencer Smith on coming back to tri Build peak fitness for race season with Joe Beer’s race-tailored workouts for sprint, Olympic and mid/long Click Here: nrl all stars jersey £2.5k tri bike test: Merida Warp Tri 5000 and Specialized Shiv Elite go head to head More than a…

Cardiff’s first ever triathlon look set to sell out soon with over 1,000 competitors already signed up. Advertisement The event, taking place on 28 June, will include both a sprint (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run) and an Olympic distance (1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run) race making it an option for triathletes of all abilities. >>> Cardiff Triathlon 2015 routes revealed Talking about the progress of the event, director of Always Aim High Events, Tim Lloyd said: “The Cardiff Triathlon is a brand new race and we are ecstatic with the response it has received. “The entries have been flooding in so much so that we expect the event…

Blenheim Palace Triathlon have teamed up with Endomondo to offer all entrants the opportunity to join a triathlon challenge which is to be hosted on the fitness app. Advertisement The challenge has been created to help prepare participants for their journey to the finish line by tackling their fitness goals. >>> Best triathlon training apps It also represents an opportunity for participants to win prizes from the official footwear partner, Sketchers, while training. Every active minute that is logged into the app will act as an entry into a prize draw meaning the more they train, the more likely they are to win something. Click Here: Hurricanes rugby store All Blenheim…

Did USA triathlete Katie Zaferes get an illegal tow behind lapped compatriot Kirsten Kasper at WTS Auckland last weekend? 220 readers have been asking this question after watching the live coverage and seeing Israel’s Amitai Yonah being disqualified for doing the same thing in the men’s race a few hours later. Click Here: crusaders rugby jerseys Advertisement As one 220 reader pointed out, this could potentially mean that third-placed Andrea Hewitt deserved silver instead – despite serving a 15sec penalty for littering on the bike with an energy gel wrapper. Zaferes crossed the line behind winner Gwen Jorgensen in 2:10:41, with Hewitt taking bronze just 16secs later. Kasper finished last…

Zone3 are taking their kit on the road for their 2015 demo tour and have just released the dates of each event which take place between April and September. Advertisement The triathlon brand will be visiting a series of open-water swim venues across the UK where athletes will be able to try on and test out their latest kit. >>> What to look for in a tri wetsuit Speaking of the demo tour, owner James Lock said: “It’s important that swimmers know that the fit and feeling in the water is a much more important factor than any ‘tech’ gimmicks, athlete endorsements, branding or colours when choosing a wetsuit. “We hope…

Take a bow Tim Don – Britain’s Kona hopeful took a well-deserved win at the Ironman 70.3 Latin American Championship in Brasilia last Sunday (5 April), along with Denmark’s Helle Frederiksen in the women’s race. Advertisement Don’s rivals included the USA’s Tim O’Donnell, who came fifth at Kona 2013, and Brazil’s own Igor Amorelli, who emerged with the British athlete from the waters of Lake Paranoá with the lead pack of six swimmers. Tyler Butterfield (BMU) and Santiago Ascenco (BRA) were in the next group, over 90secs off the pace. Early on the bike, O’Donnell pushed to the front and never looked back through the remainder of the ride. Amorelli,…

Are you a female triathlete trying to recruit some friends into the multisport fold? Tell them about this year’s Shock Absorber Women Only Challenge at Eton Dorney on 12 July. This year’s event will feature a swim, triathlon, duathlon and run on a single day, in a bid to create the UK’s biggest women-only event. Advertisement >>> Check out our gallery of last year’s Shock Absorber Women Only Triathlon The swim will take place in the calm and clean waters of the lake made famous during the London 2012 Olympics. A range of distances are available between 750m and 5k to encourage ladies of all abilities to get involved. Click…

London Duathlon are offering entrants from last year’s race the chance to gain entry to the 2016 event for free by beating their 2014 personal best this September.  Advertisement >>> Read our recent feature on the current state of duathlon in the UK The event is due to take place in Richmond Park on 20 September and will be available in a range of distances. There will be a half duathlon (5km run, 22km bike, 5km run), a standard duathlon (10km run, 44km bike, 5km run) and an ultra duathlon (20km run, 77km bike, 10km run). Click Here: International soccer tracksuit Speaking of the initiative, CEO of Limelight Sports, Craig…

Again no Alistair, but Britain’s Jonny Brownlee will resume his long-running rivalry with Javier Gomez (ESP) at this weekend’s WTS Gold Coast, while in the women’s race Gwen Jorgensen (USA) will shoot for her eleventh victory. Advertisement Jonny comes into the race as current series leader thanks to his Auckland win with 1386 points, followed by Gomez on 1282 points and his Spanish compatriot Fernando Alarza on 1134 points. Abu Dhabi winner Mario Mola stands fourth in the title chase with 1069 points, but has previous form on the Gold Coast, having beaten Jonny there over a sprint course for the Junior World Championship title.  >>> Jonny Brownlee takes outstanding…