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SGB Sports
Give it a Tri
It's one of the fastest-
growing sports in the
world, and attracts all
ages and backgrounds.
There's almost certainly
a tri club near you – so
what should you be
stocking to grab their
custom? Zöe Foster
investigates
Orca 226 range
T
riathlon has come a long way since its beginnings in 1974 – in want you to stock. He says: "A race belt which is quickly fitted after the
the UK there are clubs in every major town from Cornwall to swim to show the competitor's number is vital; once people get to a decent
Orkney. The appeal of the sport is that it it gives you a full level, they invest in all-in-one suits so they can do all the disciplines in one
body exercise, so swimming is upper body and chest orientated and outfit."
running / biking is lower legs, hips and waist.
Peter Holmes, Media Officer for the British Triathlon Federation, says: Hilly
"Not everyone is going to be in that 0.1% of people who have the ability to Hilly have a comprehensive range of accessories including a one size fits all
be an elite athlete but for aspiring amateurs triathlon gives the opportunity runners number belt with elasticated race number belt and four gel loops,
for an amateur to compete in the world championships, so you are not just which has adjustable toggle fasteners and reflective logo for increased night
limited to doing the nationals and racing against the same guys." He time visibility. There's also an arm gel carrier in supple neoprene with
recommends joining a club as you can get advice from other members and towelling back for additional comfort.
for those getting started speaking to a coach is useful to get a specific
training program for your first event.
Options for women to participate are ever-increasing with a couple of
high-profile women-only races opening up around the country. "The
specific aim of these is to let women have a go at the sport under no
pressure, they can literally turn up with an old push bike and try it out," says
Peter. Look on the website to see if there's a club in your area: Runners number belt -
www.britishtriathlon.org RRP £5.99 / Black arm gel
carrier - RRP £9.99
FOURTH DISCIPLINE
Due to the ‘grassroots’ growth of the sport in the UK attracting mass
participation there is a larger range of more cost-effective equipment. SGB
looks at the 'fourth discipline', the transition when competitors change from
swimming to cycling, and from cycling to running as this is all part of the
final clock time; so kit and a quick change is of vital importance to the
Triathlete.
Peter suggests retailers get in touch with local tri clubs to see what they
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