Kids Duathlon & Triathlon Kit - a beginners guide...
We've supported junior Triathlon since we oopened in 2015, our own kids enjoyed many beginner Duathlon and Triathlon races in their younger years. We soon learnt the specific needs of young multisport competitors, developing a unique range for to improve their race experiences. Here is our guide to all those swim-bike-run essentials...
Trisuits and Trisuit Bundles...
High-performance HUP Trisuits for very small Triathletes to teenagers (6 sizes and 3 colours) designed for serious swimmers: low-drag 'high-neck' design, rear zip for reduced resistance and smooth longitudinal flat-lock stitching. We're proud of the fabulous feedback from our junior Triathletes in HUP Trisuits, several of them with 100% winning records...
Pre/Post event Warm-Up Jackets, Arm Warmers & Warm-Up Tights...
Allowing your child the privacy to get changed and stay warm, our cosy Warm-Up Jackets for ages 5 to 14-years (now available in 4 adult sizes too) are very popular. Keep warm before the event or dry-off, warm-up and get changed after the event. Waterproof/windproof, quick-dry Microfibre fleece toweling, wide arms, pockets plus a hood to dry hair...
Number belts (kids and adults) and fast elastic lock-laces...
Kids sized Triathlon race number belts, specifically for children help speed-up transition times. It's easy to swap number from facing the front to the back simply by rotating the belt, with 2 toggles for attaching the race numbers. Great for youth running races too. Fast elastic lock laces also speed-up their transition time, no more fiddling with shoe laces...
Triathlon bikes and gearing for Tarmac or Grass events...
Bikes (TriStart + TriStar 1, 2 & 3 and beyond) for grass & tarmac (wide clearances for off-road or road tyres) for riders 120cm+ using lightweight frames, short cockpits, low-standovers and 700c wheels to inspire confidence . Confidence = Speed! Take a look at our British Triathlon age category gear restrictions guide here. Master that 2nd discipline...
Kit for that all-important 4th discipline...
A good transition saves time and energy, a bad one can cause panic and frustration. So what makes a good transition? In a word, preparation! Just like each of the 3 disciplines, practice is the key element to efficient Triathlon/Duathlon transitions. Take a look at our 4th Discipline guide here! It’s common for parents to be banned from entering the transition area, so its important they're prepared...
Extras to make a complicated day easier...
Accessories like flip-flops, kit bags, medal hangers, swim caps, goggles and more...