Choosing the Best Triathlon Suit for Cooler Temperatures

Now we’re heading into Autumn it’s time to start preparing for the cooler temperatures. You might find yourself making little changes to accommodate the chillier weather in your nutrition, training, and what triathlon kit you’re taking out with you. 

We’ve put together a short guide allowing you to be able to choose the best triathlon suit for the cooler temperatures. We’re going to be prioritising your comfort and performance by selecting the tri suit that’ll keep you warm whilst allowing you to remain aerodynamic across all three events.

Add Some Layers

Thinner, technical fabrics are 100% the way forward when it comes to dressing for cooler temperatures. You want to be able to trap the air between the layers for a warmer feel or even add more layers on top of your triathlon suit should the temperature really start to drop. 

Thinner technical fabrics will dry much more quickly allowing the sweat to evaporate keeping you cool and preventing you from overheating.

Long Sleeves

Performance long sleeved triathlon suits are a great way to enjoy the benefits of covered arms without messing around with arm warmers. The added sleeves will keep the chill off whilst remaining tight to your body thanks to the performance fit. 

You don’t need to compromise speed with the tighter fitting sleeves and the fabric will help to insulate you whilst being breathable when you need to put a little extra effort in.

Grab Your Thermals

Perhaps this one is more for Autumn going into Winter but those open water swims are getting pretty damn cold this time of year so there’s no shame in grabbing your thermals. 

Thermal swim caps, base layers, arm, leg, and knee warmers are all a welcome addition to your triathlon kit for cooler temperatures. The best part of thermal accessories is that they are super easy to remove should you feel yourself getting too hot or the temperature rises again.

Rain, Rain, Go Away

If you find yourself racing or training in the rain then a thin, waterproof jacket can be a real lifesaver. Keeping yourself dry on the bike and during the run is really important when you need to maintain your body temperature. 

Moreover if you allow the wet weather to seep into your triathlon suit then you run the risk of losing a little speed as your kit will quickly start to weigh you down.

Our Top Picks

We’ve got a couple of different triathlon suits that come in both men’s and women’s sizes and are geared up to help you navigate autumn and winter triathlons. Keep your motivation and stay on track with your training with our top picks.

Accelerate Sleeved Triathlon Suit

Our accelerate sleeved triathlon suit is the absolute pinnacle of excellence when it comes to aerodynamically optimised tri suits. The strategic panelling made up of Italian fabrics along with zoned performance fabrics has allowed us to create a triathlon suit that is comfortable, aerodynamic and incredibly fast. 

The accelerate sleeved triathlon suit also comes with a full length zip, side access back pockets, slimline fit and even sun protection to keep you at the top of your game. You can also make the most of the SCODY Susa long distance Italian triathlon specific chamois. 

This Susa chamois is made from single density, 6mm thickness material which is quick drying and highly breathable. This particular chamois is recommended for a distance of 8+ hours making it the perfect choice for triathletes.

Performance Sleeved Triathlon Suit

Our performance sleeved triathlon suit is another great option for breathable triathlon apparel. If you’re looking for endurance apparel that is functional and stylish then our performance sleeved tri suit could be the one for you. 

We have engineered our performance triathlon suit to have less restriction over the shoulders allowing for maximum shoulder rotation during the swim. It also features extended side panels which help to reduce friction during both the swimming and running phase. 

The suit even includes a low profile Italian triathlon chamois which helps to improve comfort during the ride. The performance suit also has our convenient mesh pockets for nutrition storage with aerodynamic placement.

Prepare for Success

Whilst taking part in triathlons isn’t all about the winning, it certainly makes the whole thing a lot more enjoyable when you come home with a podium position. 

Here at SCODY we appreciate that us triathletes are often out in all weather conditions and the Aussie weather can sure throw all four seasons at us in a single day. That’s why we take the time to create triathlon suits that’ll keep you feeling your best in all conditions. 

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