Endurance athlete and BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin has announced today that she will be taking on an a very special challenge this week – riding 100 miles on Zwift in ‘The Big Bike In’ for charity. Plus, she’s looking for 220 readers to join her and a host of special guests! Advertisement The ride…
Ironman UK postponed to 2021
Ironman have released the following race update about Ironman UK: “We are committed to the safety and well-being of everyone in our race community in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have been following and will continue to follow the direction and recommendations of public health agencies and local authorities. In alignment with Bolton Council…
Lauren Steadman takes on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins
Rio silver medallist Lauren is one of 12 celebrities that will be put through a psychologically demanding and physically challenging endurance course, designed and run by ex-Special Forces soldiers. Every part of it is based on the authentic SAS selection process. Will Lauren be able to endure it to the end? Come on Lauren show…
Et Tu, IRS? Tax Agency Also Using Secret Spy Data?
Following up on exclusive reporting from earlier this week about how the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency uses NSA surveillance data and tips from a secretive unit called the Special Operations Divisions (SOD) to initiate investigations, Reuters on Thursday reveals that the Internal Revenue Service was aware of and may have also used these “unconstitutional” tactics….
Professional Triathletes Organisation launch PTO Hub to help triathletes
The Professional Triathletes Organisation has launched the PTO Hub, a central location for content generated by PTO members to support, encourage and inspire in these uncertain times. The PTO Hub showcases the world’s top professional triathletes reaching out through a combination of video, podcasts, live chats and interactive virtual exhibitions, and is designed to be a source of…
Zwift to raise money for Doctors Without Borders throughout May
Cyclists, runners and triathletes are all invited to join in the fun from May 4th to May 30th. To kick things off, Zwift will be making a donation of $125,000 to MSF. Once 250,000 people from Zwift’s global community have completed at least one Tour for All event, Zwift will match its initial donation with…
Brownlee brothers to share lockdown training tips in live FB Q&A tomorrow
The Q&A will take place at midday on multisport retailer, Wiggle’s Facebook page the live Q&A is the first in a series of events which will be hosted every week. Advertisement It will be the first time in over a year the Brownlees have been available for an open Q&A, giving fans the rare chance…
How has Covid-19 affected you?
Here at 220, we hope that you are keeping safe and well during this tremendously difficult time. If you have a spare few minutes, we would really appreciate your help in completing a short survey we are working on with the wider triathlon industry. Advertisement We are helping the endurance sport industry plan for an…
BTF launches Big Colour Challenge to encourage people to get active
When people sign up for the Big Colour Challenge, they will receive a bespoke chart to print at home and a weekly email with new challenges that are tailored to their ability level. Advertisement British Triathlon is encouraging people to track their progress in the challenge through the time they’re active. The bespoke chart is…
USA Triathlon, PTO and Challenge North America unite to host three-day tri festival
USA Triathlon and the Professional Triathletes Organisation have joined forces with Challenge North America to be part of its iconic Challenge Daytona race at Daytona International Speedway on December 4th, 5th and 6th. Click Here: liverpool mens jersey Advertisement The three-day triathlon festival will attract athletes from around the world to compete at the “World Center of Racing ®” and…