Show Notes
Tech We Actually Use: From Swim Toys to Rider Safety
What bits of tech are actually worth the money when you’re a triathlete or endurance athlete? And what’s just another gadget to add to the drawer?!
This week on Miles from Ordinary, we’re talking all things tech, sharing our favourite bits of kit, the tools we rely on, and the recommendations you’ve sent in.
From swim toys and training platforms to wearables, gadgets and rider safety, we cover the tech that’s making a difference to how you train, race and go about your everyday lives.
We also share your favourites, because who better to recommend a bit of kit than the people actually using it?
Whether you love a new gadget, want to train a little smarter, feel safer on the bike or simply want to know what’s worth investing in, there should be something for you.
As always, we’re keeping it practical, honest. Because sometimes the best bit of tech is genuinely game-changing… and sometimes it’s just another thing to charge.
🎧 Tune in, steal some recommendations and let us know what’s your favourite bit of tech right now?
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