Triathlon has evolved drastically since the mid-1970s, with technology and gear pushing the sport to new heights. But what happens when you pit modern fitness against retro equipment? Could Mark, a self-proclaimed washed-up triathlete, actually beat a top pro if they raced in the gear back then?
Enter Joe Skipper, a multiple Ironman champion, ready to take on Mark in the legendary Triathlon Allgäu, the oldest triathlon in Germany.
Will outdated gear be enough to level the playing field? Watch and find out!
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00:00 Retro vs Modern Triathlon Kit
00:36 Performance of the iconic triathletes from the early 1980s
01:00 How does Buycycle work?
01:28 1990 Cyclops Stealth
03:12 Joe’s Retro Tri Kit
04:32 2020 Bianchi Aquila
05:48 Mark’s Modern Tri Kit
06:56 Race Day – Triathlon Allgäu
08:26 1.9 km Swim
09:02 84 km Cycle
14:29 20 km Run
17:58 Can I Beat Pro Joe Skipper? | Results
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