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British Triathlon’s 2026 ‘flannel in transition’ rule: what it means, why it exists, and how to use it well
Some rule changes are about fairness or safety. Others are about transition logistics: keeping aisles clear, stopping athletes from “claiming” extra space, and...
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Challenge Gdańsk 2026 preview: flat, fast and a real podium chance for the Brits
The Baltic coast hosts one of the flattest, fastest middle-distance races on the European calendar on 21 June. Tom Davies and Rosie Weston headline the British interest in a silver-tier Challenge race with a 25,000 EUR purse and a course built for course records.
WTCS Quiberon 2026 preview: the British five, the favourites, and a sprint built for surprises
WTCS Quiberon 2026: the men’s start list, and the British angle to watch
Supertri Blenheim Palace 2026: Conway and Vermeylen take statement wins
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Suunto Race 2 (2026) review: H1 firmware turns it into a credible multisport watch
The Suunto Race 2 arrived with a brighter screen and longer battery; the H1 2026 firmware finally added the triathlon features that justify the price. At £429 it is closer than ever to Garmin on features, though one auto-transition bug still costs it the race-day verdict.
Blueseventy Helix (2026) review
Blueseventy's Helix has been the flexible-flagship benchmark for two decades, and the 2026 update keeps it on the high table. We look at where £775 of wetsuit makes sense for UK triathletes, where it does not, and how it stacks up against the Zone3 Vanquish-X and the HUUB Brownlee Agilis.
Precision Fuel PF 90 Gel (2026) review
A 90g-carb resealable jumbo gel sounds like a niche gimmick until you ride long enough to hate sticky wrappers. The PF 90 Gel's three-in-one pouch format changes how you meter fuel, but it forces you to be precise about timing, bottle access and your gut's tolerance for higher hourly carbohydrate targets.
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