Miguel Mattox is a former collegiate swimmer and a Quintana Roo pro athlete. He gives us his top 4 tips for swimmers who want to transition from swimming into triathlon. Find out what swimmers need to know before diving headfirst into running and cycling.
Ask any triathlete, and they’ll agree: one of the most stress-inducing aspects of a race is the first five minutes. Because of a rolling start or cold conditions, sometimes the first time you get wet gives you just minutes before the mass start or wave start. You jump into the water, and it’s GO GO GO from the start; the heart rate spikes, and that can be daunting. It begs the question: how do you get warmed up for that zero-to-full-speed race start, so you’re ready for the spike in muscle bu...
We talked to QR Pro Athlete (and one of the fastest swimmers in the game) Haley Chura, to learn some tips for a successful swim in the infamous waters of Kailua Bay at this years Ironman World Championships.
Open water swimming season is... every season! There's no excuse for being able to weather the winter cold in the open water, especially with our six tips to surviving the cold. Alcatraz, Norseman, Oceanside: bring it on!
The 2022 Hawaii Ironman World Championships has passed, and we look back at an exciting week. From pre-race service at the expo and exclusive QR Kona Collective activities to race day action from our age groupers and pros, we were there for all of it. We break down Kona Week in the blog!
The Big Dance is finally here. The Hawaii Ironman World Championships takes place in less than two weeks, and the Kona swim is an iconic (and unique) one: swimskins, rolling waves, and a lots of flailing arms. QR pro Haley Chura gives us five of her best tips to approach the Hawaii Ironman swim (and most warm swimskin-legal races) to set yourself up for a killer race day in Kona!
We chatted with our resident Nordic powerhouse pro, Allan Hovda. A three-time Norseman Xtreme Triathlon winner, he’s done what’s regarded as one of the most epic triathlons in the world, with the swim starting as athletes jump off a ferry into the Hardangerfjord in Eidfjord, Norway.
QR Pro (and triathlon coach) Kelly Fillnow has key can't-miss pool workouts she does ahead of her races to get ready for the unique dynamics of open water swimming. What are they? She gives us her three favorites—and they're definitely worth printing and bringing on deck to be ready for your next race!
Former pro triathlete and current triathlon coach Donna Phelan has raced everything from ITU World Championships to the Ironman World Championships... but all that open water race speed is has been developed in the pool. But what happens when the security of lane lines go away, and it's a washing machine out there? She gives us four key tips to good form in a wetsuit, low stress and a fast, comfortable swim in open water.
Many of us know the basics of wetsuit wear: put it on, zip it up, swim. But there’s a few little secret tips and tricks we’ve learned over the years to make your wetsuit swim experience a bit easier. Below are five of our favorites.
Heat, hills, and the world's best athletes: Quintana Roo was on site for the Ironman World Championships in St. George, and it was an amazing week of big performances in triathlon. We take you through the week in Utah.
View our size charts to see what frame size is best for you. After purchasing a new QR bicycle, our team will reach out to you to confirm your order and sizing information to be sure you have selected the optimum frame size.
The right size may depend on certain body measurements and your riding style. Feel free to contact us at any time regarding sizing questions - our product specialists are experienced with finding riders the right fit by cross-referencing your information with our QR Rider Fit database.
Measure for Maximum Performance
If you're not transferring measurements from a similar triathlon specific bike, to get completely "dialed in" for maximum performance, we recommend you see a reputable professional bike fitter that can fit you to your new Quintana Roo.
The right size may depend on certain body measurements and your riding style. Feel free to contact us at any time regarding sizing questions - our product specialists are experienced with finding riders the right fit by cross-referencing your information with our QR Rider Fit database.
Measure for Maximum Performance
If you're not transferring measurements from a similar triathlon specific bike, to get completely "dialed in" for maximum performance, we recommend you see a reputable professional bike fitter that can fit you to your new Quintana Roo.
The right size may depend on certain body measurements and your riding style. Feel free to contact us at any time regarding sizing questions - our product specialists are experienced with finding riders the right fit by cross-referencing your information with our QR Rider Fit database.
Measure for Maximum Performance
If you're not transferring measurements from a similar road bike, to get completely "dialed in" for maximum performance, we recommend you see a reputable professional bike fitter that can fit you to your new Quintana Roo.
