Hi friends! I’m signed up for the Olympic distance (swim, bike, run) at the upcoming Cal-Tri event on Sunday, November 1st. I’ve been checking the weather forecast, and it looks like we have rain lined up for Saturday, and right into Sunday race day.
On top of the rain, I know there are high tides currently being reported around Newport.
Given the combo of a rainy bike leg and potentially dangerous water conditions for the swim, does anyone else think the event might get canceled or changed to a duathlon?
For past Cal-Tri racers or locals—how do the organizers usually handle heavy rain and high tides in this specific area? Are they quick to adapt the course, or should we prepare to grind it out in the wet?

Currently getting a swim in before work today. Good luck to everyone on Sunday! 🥳

What do you think guys??

Coming from Crossfit and hyrox it's a nice thing for me, especially for different format coming.

Why the running shoe industry keeps changing its mind on cushioned vs. minimalist

Hi,

My friend has kindly given me a nova S trainer, but I need a new charger/adapter and cassette.

Does anyone know a stockist in the UK where I can get these from? I’ve used ChatGPT but no help.

Thank you

. Is this bike too “agressive “ for my very first bike? I plan on riding it casually for now, familiarize myself, start tri sports, and eventually train for “one” ironman. Why or why not is this a bad purchase? Bike is brand new and was only used for a pictorial. Ebay seller has a reputable rating and review. Thanks

I am getting a new bike and building it up. How is the Orbea ordu omx? I am getting the frame and doing sram force AXS and swissside 680 front and disc rear. I only know the bike is on the more unstable side

Hi everyone

I currently have a Merida Timewarp TT bike and I'm looking into upgrading my cockpit.

At the moment I am running the Vision Metron TFE but I am NOT happy with them (they really feel uncomfortable and I don't think the sizing on their site was correct, also read this in other reviews but after purchase)

- https://shop.visiontechusa.com/en/aerobars/triathlon-time-trial/metron-tfe-pro

I was wondering if there's such a big difference between a closed and open cockpit? I was looking at FastTT or AeroGain for a closed cockpit but when you also factor in the adapter, accessories and the cockpit itself it gets really expensive.

I wonder if anybody could give me some recommendations on their build and an honest review.

I'm open to both a closed or open cockpit, prefer to keep the price decent but I'm afraid I'm going to buy something like those metron tfe things again and it's a lot of money wasted.

If possible, there is also an option for a drinking system at the cockpit.

Thank you in advance for the opinions 😄

Looking for rocker plate recommendations available in USA. Also is it worth getting forward/back motion in addition to side to side rocking?
Thanks in advance!

Hi! I’ve been trying to choose my first full distance Ironman. I’ve done 2 70.3s and am excited to train for a full. The terrain I normally train at isn’t super hilly and therefore I lean towards flatter courses. My main goal is to finish and reach this lifetime accomplishment so flatter options are more appealing to me in general or anything beginner-friendly. My top options have been IM California, IM Jacksonville, and IM Maryland.
- With IM California, the weather and course seems great; how bad is the wind? I would love to race sooner than next fall, but IM California has always been a top choice for me
- With IM Jacksonville, I’m a little nervous about the humidity. I’m used to heat and did a half Ironman in about 95 degrees this summer, but I am not located somewhere super humid and Idk if I will be unprepared for that day of and want to set myself up for success with my first full Ironman.
- With IM Maryland, the course and weather seem great; my main concern would just be the jellyfish.
If anyone has done any or some or all of these, I would greatly appreciate any suggestions on which is easiest or more approachable or ideal for a first Ironman. Thanks!!

Hi everybody!

I’m doing my first Ironman 70.3 in Victoria in May 2027 and the hotel planning is driving me nuts.

The race is on Sunday and athlete check-in, expo and gear drop-off are on Friday and Saturday. I live in Vancouver, so I still plan on staying in a hotel for the weekend. However, since I am only a 1.5-hour ferry ride away, I’m not sure how early I should arrive.

My original plan was to come over on Friday, catch my breath and check in / rack my bike on Saturday. Given the overall pre-race stress, would you guys recommend arriving on Thursday instead for peace of mind, or is Friday early enough?

I'm really struggling with accommodations. The two main hotels right near the Elk Lake swim start are showing no availability when trying to book a Thursday–Monday block. There are other hotel options, but it would require an Uber to the start line on race morning.

For those who have done this race, what are your experiences with Ubering to the start line on race morning? Is it reliable and easy to catch one that early, or does traffic make it a nightmare? Is Ubering totally fine and low-stress?

I'd love to hear how other off-island athletes logistically handle the commute, accommodation and race morning transit for Victoria! Thank you!

Hey everyone!

I’m 31 years old and recently decided to pursue a goal I’ve been thinking about for a while: completing a full-distance Ironman.
I’ve officially signed up for my first race, the IRONMAN 70.3 in Cambridge, Maryland, in June 2027! I’m excited about the challenge, but also fully aware that I’ve got a lot to learn between now and then.
I wanted to introduce myself, give a little background on my experience, and hopefully get some advice from those of you who’ve been through this before.
A little about my background:
Cycling: This is definitely my strongest discipline. I’ve logged a few thousand miles over the last few years, including two 100-mile century rides and a metric century. I’m comfortable on the bike and have a decent endurance foundation.
Running: I started taking running seriously a few months ago and am currently training for my first half marathon this November. I’ve been steadily increasing my mileage and have really enjoyed seeing the improvements in my endurance.
Swimming: This is where things get interesting. I can swim recreationally, but I’ve never had formal instruction beyond childhood lessons. I don’t know proper freestyle technique or how to breathe efficiently with my face in the water. I’m currently working on finding a swim instructor to help me build a solid foundation.
Life outside training: I work full-time and have two young daughters, so finding the right balance between training, work, and family is going to be important.
My plan:
The immediate goal is to cross the finish line at Cambridge in June 2027. Beyond that, I’d eventually like to complete a full 140.6 Ironman, but I’m not putting a deadline on that just yet.

A few questions for the community:
Swimming: For those who started with little to no formal swimming experience, how long did it take before you felt comfortable swimming longer distances? Any advice for someone essentially learning freestyle from scratch?
Training plans: Would you recommend hiring a coach for a first 70.3, or is following a structured training plan sufficient? Any specific programs you’d recommend?
Race preparation: What are some things beginners tend to overlook when preparing for their first 70.3? Nutrition, transitions, pacing, open-water swimming, etc.?
Equipment: What gear would you consider essential for a first 70.3, and what purchases can realistically wait? I’d rather invest in things that genuinely make a difference.
Balancing everything: For those with full-time jobs and young families, how did you make the training commitment manageable without sacrificing too much family time?
Lessons learned: If you could go back and give yourself one piece of advice before your first 70.3, what would it be?
I’d also love to hear from anyone who’s raced Cambridge specifically. Any course-specific tips or things to prepare for would be appreciated!
I’m not necessarily concerned with finishing times for this first race. My priority is showing up properly prepared, having a good experience, and hopefully developing a lifelong passion for the sport.
Thanks in advance! Looking forward to learning from everyone here.

Can someone ELI5 the T100 series (for age groupers) and Challenge family?

I am trying to plan my 2027 season. I was hoping to get into some Ironman events, but despite having signed up for notifications, I never got any and the events I wanted sold out within a few minutes of opening. I'm also looking at the T100 series. However, their website is horrible and has almost no information on the various events. The only clickable button ("Get Priority Access") takes you to a centralized page to sign up for the newsletter.

But doing google searches for the races I'd like to sign up for, they come up under the Challenge family of races. A quick search says T100 and Challenge are now combined under the same Triathlon World Tour brand. So...are these two merging into one series? The Challenge distances are different than the T100, so are they going to be modifying the routes or running two different races on the same day? Most importantly, does one sign up for these races on the T100 website or the Challenge website?

I have a headache trying to find a suit that could fit me. Any curvy women in here ?? I’m also tall. 5’10. 220

Has anyone worn a men’s? I’m running out of time to find a wetsuit.

I am attempting to buy used because I am postpartum. Doing a sprint while training for a half IM for next year. I’m losing weight so I don’t want to buy a brand new one and have to buy another one six months from now. 🥴. Help.

Hello, I’m due to do my first triathlon next year and I know from experience (swimming costumes, playsuits, etc) that I have a long torso which means I don’t fit into the typical sizing for ladies. Any recommendations on brands I should be looking at? Also, I’ve been looking at two piece tri suits as an alternative. Any thoughts on two piece vs one?

Thanks! UK Size 8 - 10 depending on brand.

I'm an amateur triathlete exploring an idea, and I’d like to hear from people who travel for cycling holidays, training camps or races.

When you rent a road, gravel or mountain bike, how do you get it set up to feel comfortable and familiar? Do you send measurements beforehand, bring a bike-fit report, adjust things at pickup, or just ride whatever the shop provides?

The idea I’m exploring is a free “bike fit passport.” You’d create it using guided photos of your current bike, a few details about its components, and the manufacturer’s geometry information to help work out your existing setup. If you already have a professional bike-fit report, that could also provide the starting measurements.

You could then share the passport when booking a rental. It would translate your usual riding position into setup instructions for the specific bike you’re renting—even a different brand, model or frame size—so the shop knows what to adjust before you arrive and where the rental bike’s limits might prevent a close match.

A few things I’d love to understand:

• Thinking about your last rental: how did you handle the setup, and how did it feel on longer rides?
• Has uncertainty about fit ever made you bring your own bike instead—or skip renting altogether?
• What do you already use to record and share your setup, if anything?
• Would you use something like this for a future trip? What would you need to trust it?

Please mention what kind of riding you do and roughly how often you rent. Experiences where everything worked perfectly are useful too!

Just finished my first 70.3 and have about 15 weeks till the next structured training block starts

I want to focus on improving my bike in the offseason and im not sure how to go about it:
1. Pick a low volume maintenance plan and manually add more bike workouts?
2. Pick a cycling specific plan like sweet spot base and manually add swim/run volume?
3. Something else

Currently using TP and coros but will be getting a garmin and maybe the integrated coach can help idk?

Thanks a lot

I have been looking into it but i can’t really find a clear answer. What is the actual difference between a surfer, diving, and triathlon swimsuit? Is there an actual difference? All i have found is, the mobility aspect of it. Also what would be a good recommendation, i live in California so the water is usually the same temperature year round. If buying a second hand one what are the things to look at? Also do all brand on wetsuit make triathlon swimsuit?

I’m hoping to sign up and train for an Olympic in the spring or early next year in Cincinnati. Has anyone done any races in Cincinnati in the spring that they really liked?

I'm shopping for a new bike and found this one but I've seen a few reviews saying it is expensive at 2300 euro. The thing is where I'm from we barely see anything of these sort for this price point. Can anyone advise? Thank you!

It has some features which by themselves usually cost 300$ as far as I know.

Hello everyone,

I’m currently based in a country where there isn’t much access to TT bikes or a well-developed secondary market for bicycles. For reference, I’m 176.1 cm tall with an 80.3 cm inseam.

I’ve been offered a Canyon Speedmax from around 2019/2020 in a size M, but I’m unsure whether it would be a good fit for me or if I should be looking for a size S instead. Canyon’s PPS system recommends a size M for this year’s frame; however, i cant find a sizing guide for the 19/20 frame.

I’d really appreciate any advice from anyone familiar with the Speedmax’s sizing and fit, particularly given my measurements.

Thanks in advance! 🙏🏽😊

Hey everyone, after my first IM70.3 in Port Macquarie, my road bike frame seems to be cracked from the return flight (see photos). I'm assuming that the crack is not repairable and thus looking for some advice moving ahead. Unfortunately i bought my road bike (2023 Scott RC20) secondhand only about 5 months ago and so i don't have a lot of budget for my next bike. Here are some of my considerations:

Race/Training Frequency - 70.3 distance feels about right for me, so i might stick to that and do one every year.

Frame Swap - i figured that a frame swap would save me quite a fair bit of money, but i would like to consider a TT bike instead of a road bike. Not too sure if that affects the feasibility of a frame swap. My previous road bike runs on a SRAM Rival etap AXS. I am also on the smaller side so finding a frame that fits me in itself is a challenge.

Would appreciate any advice on purchasing a new road bike/frame/TT frame without spending too much (although there are some Canyon sales that caught my eye hahaha). Thanks in advance!