Tron cycling top boosts speed and visibility

At higher speeds, a skin-suit can add 1 mph to your average speed over the course of a time trial, but get the design right and the all-in-one can make you look fast, even when you’re at a standstill.

Inspired by the sci-fi film Tron, the latest cycling skin-suit from Podium costs $150 and claims to offer a better speed advantage than a £1,000 set of wheels or an aerodynamic helmet.

Having something out of the ordinary about your bike lighting can really help you stand out from the crowd, so if you like the idea of bringing the skin suit to life by having it light up at night, you can add electroluminescent tape.

Kits are available on eBay from £10, true sci-fi fans can buy a replica Tron light set ready to apply to any clothing for £80.

Cycle insurance for racing & training - ETA has it covered

Cycle insurance from the ETA includes cover for race events such as triathlon, time trials, downhill mountain biking, sportifs and other competitive cycling both in Britain and abroad. No additional cost is made for race cover, but certain exclusions apply.

When you are taking part in a cycle race or triathlon you are covered against theft, accidental damage and vandalism, but not third party cover, personal accident or cycle rescue. Third party insurance is usually the responsibility of the race organiser or will be included as part of your race licence if you have one.

Is my bicycle covered in transition?

When you take part in a triathlon, your bike is covered against theft when it is left in the transition area. The bike does not need to be locked while it is in the transition areas as long as the area is supervised by a marshal (which is usually the case).

Cycle insurance cover for race events abroad?

With our standard policy, you are covered against theft, accidental damage and vandalism while you are racing. In the case of triathlon, your bike is covered against theft when it is left in transition as long as the area is supervised by a marshal (which is usually the case). You are not covered against third party claims, personal accident cover or cycle rescue while racing. Third party liability is usually the responsibility of the race organiser or may be included as part of your race licence if you have one.

Does ETA cycle insurance cover accidental damage when racing?

Yes. Our policy covers accidental damage during competitive cycling whether it's on-road during a sportif, off-road downhill mountain biking or indoors during a freestyle BMX competition.

See a list of the main benefits included in cycle insurance from the ETA or get an instant quote below.

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