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At KitBrix, we’re always excited to be part of groundbreaking endeavours that push the limits of human endurance, skill, and determination. That’s why we are thrilled to announce our partnership with the L’Occitane Sailing Team, proudly supporting skipper Clarisse Cremer as she embarks on her inspiring journey in the 2024 Vendée Globe. The Vendée Globe is a single-handed, non-stop, non-assisted...

If you’ve ever found yourself at the start line of a race or setting up at the gym and wondering where to put your bag down, you know the struggle. Wet grass, muddy fields, rough ground—it’s always a challenge. That’s exactly why the KitBrix BaseBrix™ was designed.

Celebrate Independence Day with KitBrix! Get 50% off all USA Hero Bags and enjoy free shipping on orders over $50. Perfect for athletes, triathletes, back country and outdoor enthusiasts. This is a limited-time offer, shop now!

Celebrate Father's Day with KitBrix! Get 25% off all products with code DAD25 until June 16, 2024. Free shipping on orders over $50. Perfect gifts for outdoor-loving dad. Join us in celebrating Father's Day by giving the gift of organization, style, and adventure. With KitBrix, your dad will be ready for any challenge that comes his way.  

Are you prepared to add a bag that perfectly combines versatility, style, and durability to your daily life? Look no further than KitBrix's latest innovation, the ToteBrix, which was created in collaboration with renowned athlete Paula Radcliffe. ToteBrix is not just ordinary tote bag; it's a carry-all designed to meet the demands of your active lifestyle. Whether you're heading from home or office...

As winter casts its usual icy spell, many outdoor enthusiasts can often see themselves wanting to retreat indoors, trading hiking boots for slippers and trails for Netflix marathons. However, for the bold and adventurous, winter presents a unique opportunity to explore a quieter, more pristine landscape, cloaked in a serene blanket of snow. With the right gear and mindset, braving...

Now we’re approaching our return to the office with Summer right around the corner, you’re probably planning your commute or your route to get there promptly and safely - and we’re pretty sure you don’t want to be crammed onto a hot, sweaty bus! With the gyms and sports team training back on the cards too, we wouldn’t be surprised...

If you’re reading this, you are probably thinking about competing in a triathlon, or you want to double check you have everything you need for your next race. When preparing to compete in a first triathlon race, it can be overwhelming, with three different sports, there are three separate disciplines to train for, and three sets of equipment to bring. This is...

As we settle into the warmer months, the waters are heating up a little too. If you’re a keen swimmer, maybe you fancy taking a dip into the world of Wild Swimming, or if you’re brave enough, you’ve already been doing it all winter long! But what is Wild Swimming? Wild Swimming, or outdoor swimming, is taking the plunge into...

As athletes, many of us have honed our skills when it comes to physical resilience. Adapting to new challenges, maintaining stamina and strength, and recovering quickly and efficiently are all things we have likely faced, experienced first hand and become quite good at.  Mental resilience goes hand in hand with physical resilience. Whilst adapting to challenges, maintaining stamina and recovery...

With the recent surge in popularity of cycling, many of you have been in search of the perfect cycling kit bag to store your cycling gear in or a lightweight packable rucksack that you can take with you on your bike. The answer? KitBrix. KitBrix is the best cycling bag as it can be used both as storage with its...

Written by Kitbrix ambassador Yiannis Christodoulou. With many pools currently closed, you may be considering training in open water. Before you start, here are a few things to consider... There are many obvious differences between swimming in the pool and open water but I am going to discuss some differences between the two to help you with your swimming. You may...

 Written by Hilary JM Topper With Covid-19 many of the races have been cancelled or have gone virtual. So, how do you keep yourself motivated when it feels like the world around you is falling fast? I am a triathlon/running blogger at A Triathletes Diary since 2011. Recently, I came up with a number of tips on staying motivated when...

Triathlon nutrition is an often overlooked, but extremely vital aspect of your training that needs to be considered. When training and preparing for a big race such as a triathlon, your sole focus may be on the three disciplines; swimming, cycling and running. However, WHAT we put in our bodies and WHEN can have just as much of an impact...

If you are new to triathlons it can seem like it is a whole other world, with its own language to match. Entering this world for the first time can seem overwhelming at first, which is why we have compiled all of the most important triathlon terms in one place. Consider this your cheat sheet… Triathlon = an endurance race...

This current period in time is filled with uncertainty and stress for many of us worldwide.With the recent outbreak of Coronavirus, many of us are finding that our everyday lives have shifted drastically. Among these changes are events and businesses that have either been closed or cancelled in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19. These include triathlon and...

Working out at home definitely comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. One of the main reasons working out at home is so appealing, is it can be done in your underwear as soon as you’ve rolled out of bed. Once you’ve smashed out a workout in your garden or living room, you can quickly hop in the...

With social distancing and quarantining a very real and happening thing, going to the gym is often no longer an option for most of us. This means workouts are either non-existent or taking place in our living room. But without those spin classes, morning circuit training sessions, or that gym membership fee pulling us to the gym, how can we...

Are you considering signing up for a triathlon? At Kitbrix we know just how daunting that can be! Be prepared with our most frequently asked questions about cycling in a triathlon... 1. What bike can I use for a triathlon? The short answer is any bike, as long as it’s road legal and safe! This will either be checked on...

What distance is a triathlon? The beautiful thing about triathlons is that they come in a range of distances. Whether you are a beginner looking for your first taste of triathlon running or an expert seeking the next big challenge, triathlon racing can be for everyone. The shortest official triathlon distance is the Super Sprint Triathlon which involves a 400m...

Are you new to triathlons? At Kitbrix we have answered your most frequently asked questions so you know exactly what to expect during a triathlon swim... 1. I want to compete in a triathlon but I don’t like swimming For many athletes, the swim portion of the triathlon is the least favourite. If you would like to have the quickest...

One of the main questions we get here at Kitbrix is “what is the difference between an Ironman Triathlon and a Triathlon?”. Whilst very similar there are some major differences. All Ironman races are triathlons, but not all triathlons are Ironman races. A Triathlon refers to a race that consists of three disciplines completed back to back; swimming, cycling and...

If you love triathlons as much as we do here at Kitbrix, it can be tempting to enter into all of them over the course of the triathlon season. However, taking on a triathlon can be quite the challenge which will push your body to its very limits. If you don’t allow your body enough time to recover between races,...

Taking part in a triathlon is quite a feat. It is a race that combines three separate disciplines back to back; swimming, cycling and running. The distance of each triathlon varies greatly, with multiple distances to choose from including the Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Half-Ironman and Ironman Triathlon (Read our blog on different triathlon races here). With...

A triathlon is a multi-sport race that consists of three different legs back-to-back from three separate disciplines; swimming, cycling and running. The first triathlon race started in France in 1920 to answer the long debated question; who is the fittest athlete, the cyclist, swimmer or runner? The first triathlon consisted of a 3km run, 12km cycle and a swim across...

When thinking about competing in a triathlon, some of the first questions you probably ask are ‘how long is an Olympic triathlon?’, ‘how far do you swim for a triathlon?’ or ‘how many miles is a triathlon?’. At Kitbrix we are here to answer all of your questions so you can find the perfect triathlon race to suit your ability,...