KIT ZONE
HELEN WEBSTER 220’s editor is also training to coach open-water swimming.
MATT BAIRD Has spent years testing tri kit and accessories for 220.
KATE MILSOM 220’s editorial assistant and a keen endurance athlete.
JAMES WITTS He’s a published author writing about sports science.
PARCOURS RONDE
£1,049 Primed for climbs and cobbles, can the Rondes from British brand Parcours really be the best of both worlds?
Following on from the Strade last year, the Ronde is Parcours’ second carbon disc brake-only wheelset designed from the ground-up. With a shallower rim profile and robust build for year-round use, longevity is also guaranteed since Parcours offer a lifetime warranty on the Ronde for peace of mind. Like the Strade, the proprietary rim profile was created following an R+D project in collaboration with Nottingham University. Differential rim depths result in a 35.6mm front wheel with a U-shaped rim and 39.3mm rear with a
