Triathlon accessories

Since hitting the sporting scene, triathlon has grown rapidly in popularity, achieving Olympic status at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Today, triathlon is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK with hundred of events taking place across the country each year.

There is a huge array of specialist triathlon cycling equipment, from clipless pedals, designed to offer the greatest cycling efficiency, to lightweight replacement components. We carry a range of triathlon orientated products and accessories that lend themselves to triathlon newcomers and experts alike.

Aero Bars

Aero Bars offer competitors a much more aggressive, race efficient and aerodynamic riding position than that of a standard road bike, potentially making a huge difference in your performance. Aero bars clip directly onto handlebars, allowing rider to achieve low down, streamlined positions without significance expense or the need to make permanent changes to their bike.

Cycle computers

Cycle Computers have become increasingly sophisticated in recent years. The most basic of computers now offers cyclists trip distance, odometer, average and current speed functions, allowing triathletes to check their split times, helping to them to meet their goals. More advanced models are available for triathlete connoisseurs, offering advanced functionality and wireless technology.

Heart Rate Monitors

Heart Rate Monitors allow competitive cyclist to get the most from their bodies, allowing them to push their limits in training and racing. Heart rate monitors allow cyclists the opportunity to access their performance based on accurate ad concise feedback data.

Basic heart rate monitors will tell you your current heart rate - as they become more advanced you can set your training zones, record your race or training session and at the highest level download to your PC for analysis.

Nutritional aids

Energy Bars are ideal for a variety of demanding sports, including triathlon. Offering triathletes easy to digest carbohydrates in a convenient midrace form, some energy bars contain additional ingradients to stimulate performance. Energy bars are designed to provide fast acting energy and additionally a longer more sustained boost. Tested by sports people they are easy to eat on the go and highly effective.

Energy Drinks offer athletes a convenient way to rehydrate while rapidly replenishing carbohydrates. Sports drinks are crucial in races over an hour or on hot days to ensure that you receive a constant supply of quickly absorbed carbohydrates and electrolytes. A sports drink will make a noticeable difference to the way your body performs and help prevent dehydration, which will severely reduce your exercise capacity.

Energy Gels are quickly absorbed quickly into the system, offering competitors a convenient, on the go fix, offering just the right amount of carbohydrate. Thanks to their conventient packaging, energy gels are easily stowed away. Gels contain enough energy for 20-25 minutes of high intensity exercise, perfect for the final push in a race.

Water carriers

Water carriers are an important part of triathlon equipment as it is impetrative that triathletes remain adequately hydrated throughout an event, especially during particularly hot weather or endurance sessions. Water carriers range from cheap and effective water bottles, through to more expensive and innovative Camelbak hydration systems.

Aerodynamic, behind the saddle, water bottle holders are a popular choice for triathletes over the more usual down tube bottle cage. Hydration packs are perfect for long events and adventure activities as the pack is comfortable enough to run or bike with and enables you to carry a large supply of water. Always clean and sterilize bottles after use and check that mouthpieces aren't cracked and provide good flow of water.

Shoes & glasses

Shoes designed for triathlon purposes are based on a road racing shoe, offering a super stiff sole for ultimate power transfer, a comfortable secure fit, as well as a light weigh and well vented build. In addition to these features, for triathlon, shoes need to be quick and simple to remove during the transition. Shoes with Velcro bindings or quick release fittings will get you off your bike and hitting the ground running!

Glasses are ideal for use during the run and bike sections of a triathlon. Designed for a snug fit, sports specific glasses should stay firmly in place throughout training and race sessions. Changeable lenses allow competitors to cope with a variety of light and weather conditions. When choosing frames, be sure to opt for a pair of glasses with vents to allow lenses to breathe and avoid unnecessary steam-up. Frames which provide clear peripheral vision are essential to keep a close eye on the competition.

Massage and recovery

Massage and recovery is a vital part to any triathlete's preparation. As soon as one race finishes, thoughts should be focused on the next. Quickly absorbed oils and creams can provide the muscles with various stimulants, ranging from caffeine to energise to natural ingredients which assist circulation to aid recovery