Did you know your Tyne Tri membership makes you eligible to take part in time trials across the UK? They're a great, inexpensive way to build confidence, speed and skills on the bike in a friendly environment. To encourage you to take part, I've tried to answer the most pressing questions that pop up whenever…Read more Time Trialling: what is it and how you can take part
Beginners
Tyne Triathlon Moves Indoors
Tuesday 7th April saw Tyne Triathlon's inaugural Zwift meet-up ride. With Zara and Steve in attendance we've started with a manageable number but still learnt some points worth carrying through to future rides. For the time being Steve is organising these meet-ups but it would be great for others to organise their own meet-ups too.…Read more Tyne Triathlon Moves Indoors
Tri January
Tyne Triathlon Club are very excited to announce that we will be taking part in British Triathlon's Tri January scheme, returning for 2020. Tri January 2019 saw over 5,000 people get active through swim, bike, run. This year we would love to invite you to join us as we once again set out to help…Read more Tri January
Triathlon – Where to Start? (Part 3: The Run)
The Run Of the three sports in triathlon, the one that comes last (the run) is probably the easiest to get involved in. Firstly we would recommend going to a reputable running shop in order to buy your shoes. The running shop should be able to look at your gait and/or running form on a…Read more Triathlon – Where to Start? (Part 3: The Run)
Triathlon – Where to Start? (Part 2: The Bike)
The Bike Many people picture triathletes on bikes that cost more than some cars, with odd looking, pointy helmets on. This doesn't have to be you; and we would even say shouldn't be you when starting out (unless you are from a cycling background perhaps)! The first bit of advice for any new triathlete when…Read more Triathlon – Where to Start? (Part 2: The Bike)