Triathlon Blog
Wetsuit Selection and Care
1. Size, size, size!Sizing a wetsuit can be tough. Each band
has their own sizing options and sizing suggestions, some brands run very small;
others are true to their size. Forget what size shirt you wear, the wetsuit size
you need will probably be different. When looking at the sizing information the
most important factor is going to be weight, so make sure that you are comfortably
in the manufacturer weight range. If you are pushing the upper limit of the weight
suggestion, you might wan
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24th Feb 2017
Blue Seventy Wetsuit 2016
Picking the right wet suit for you
can be a challenge, there are so many it can easily be overwhelming. We will
look at Blue Seventy’s 2016 wet suit offerings and shed some light on what the
differences between the models are and highlighting some of the standout
features.Sprint -$229.95The
Sprint is a good entry level suit at an affordable price. The suit is made of
38 cell neoprene throughout, balancing flexibility and buoyancy with
durability. The suit is fairly thin at around 2mm thro
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7th Jun 2016
Shoes for 2016!
Hoka One One Men's Speedgoat ShoeLooking for a cushioned ride while you tear up the
trails? Look no further than the Speedgoat, combining Hoka’s renowned
cushioning with 4 mm outsole Vibram® MegaGrip
Hi-Traction lugs. The lugs allow you to dig into the dirt, giving you plenty of
traction, while the soft EVA midsole minimizes the impact of your footfall to
the body. A breathable mesh upper creates great airflow to the foot keeping
them from overheating and reducing sweat. Weight 9.7 ozZoot
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20th Apr 2016
Spring Bike Tune Up
As the snow disappears, the
tantalizing prospect of flying through the roads and trails is starting to look
like a reality. Some people live in places where they never have to surrender their
bike, but here in Maine, it’s tough for a bike to compete with our winter
weather. I’m sure many of you are in the same boat. It’s time to take that bike
out the garage, but before you hit the road, you are going to want to make sure
your bike is ready to go! Let’s get started!
1. Clean ever
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26th Feb 2016
What is Triathlon?
If you made a list on the most intense and harshest sports on the globe then a triathlon would definitely be on that list. A triathlon is a competition involving perpetual and persevering endurance contests. Meaning, a triathlon is simply a multi-level competition that commonly features contests in swimming, cycling, and running. It is an individual sports in which participants are competing for the greatest time. Originating from France in the early 1920s, this sport is certainly a unique one.
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1st Jul 2014