Let me introduce you to what I'm calling the “Quintana Roo Method” of love. Today, I’ll give you some useful (and 100% serious) tips to help spark your next high-wattage romance. The best part is, as a triathlete, you already have all the skills and tools you need to succeed!
The New Year gives us the opportunity to reflect on our season and look forward to the next. We sat down with Quintana Roo athlete, Arthur Horseau, to learn more about his tough 2024 season, heartbreaking Kona DNF, and how he plans to bounce back in 2025.
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!
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.
Quintana Roo pro triathlete Haley Chura is one of the best swimmers in triathlon, and in her years racing she’s seen it all, has made every rookie mistake, made every wrong turn (and made it right!). So she came to us with five can’t miss tips to make your race day swim as smooth as can be!
Watch a short video as athlete and coach Matt Hanson talks about having a purpose when you go in for open water swimming. Don’t just swim to swim, make sure the time you’re spending in the water will improve your skillset!
Heather Koning knows what to do with lemons. The age grouper from Amesbury, Mass. had a hard bike crash and severe doubts of her ability to mentally surmount it. She indeed overcame, most recently to the tune of a third age group and sixth overall (and day's fastest bike split) at IRONMAN Indiana. Read Heather's relatable story of overcoming the mental hurdle of a bike crash.
High schoolers Kimani and Kayla have gone from triathlon neophytes to comfortable swim/bike/runners. And its happened in the span of just three months, all under the guidance of GRIT USA, a D.C.-area tri team driving the advancement of people of color in multisport. This week of Juneteenth, we check in with Kimani as he learns how to pull on his QR wetsuit, experiences proper race pacing and get more comfortable on the bike. Follow their journey.
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.
