r/triathlon

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About r/triathlon

A subreddit dedicated to the sport of triathlon, and all of its constituent components, quirks, and joys.

The community at a glance

r/triathlon is a Subreddit for Olympic Fans with roughly 281K members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication. It also includes events or meetups. On the Hive Index it ranks #6 in the Olympics communities list.

Roughly 28K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Triathlon, Struggling, and Training. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention bike, wetsuit, and watch.

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Established 2011
281K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Events

Only 8% of Olympics communities have events

This community hosts offline events and meetups

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +28K members
Growth: +11.2% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 3K members
  • 2014: 3K members
  • 2015: 3K members
  • 2016: 4K members
  • 2017: 5K members
  • 2018: 7K members
  • 2019: 15K members
  • 2020: 31K members
  • 2021: 51K members
  • 2023: 76K members
  • 2024: 33K members
  • 2025: 26K members
  • 2026: 21K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 3K members
  • Jul: 3K members
  • Aug: 3K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    14 posts in the past month
    1. My wetsuit was stolen in the transition area during an olympic triathlon, what can I do?
    2. How long do you need between a 70.3 and a marathon to give 100% effort to both races? 3 weeks two short?
    3. Exercises to relieve swimmer's shoulder nerve pain?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    My wetsuit was stolen in the transition area during an olympic triathlon, what can I do? · How long do you need between a 70.3 and a marathon to give 100% effort to both races? 3 weeks two short? · Exercises to relieve swimmer's shoulder nerve pain?
    14
  • Solution Requests
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Help with Weak Left Side Stroke
    2. 70.3 Fueling Help
    3. Amazefit active 3 premium vs coros pace 3 vs polar pacer/pro
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Help with Weak Left Side Stroke · 70.3 Fueling Help · Amazefit active 3 premium vs coros pace 3 vs polar pacer/pro
    8
  • Opportunities
    1 post in the past month
    1. VIP Spectator Pass??
    #3
    Opportunities
    VIP Spectator Pass??
    1
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. Building Tri Bike vs Buying Used
    #4
    Ideas
    Building Tri Bike vs Buying Used
    1

Topics

  • Triathlon
    63 posts in the past month
    1. [Race Report] Chicago Triathlon Olympic: 2:17:44, 25th overall, 4th M30-34 + POV race footage
    2. First triathlon & first IRONMAN...
    3. Newbie triathlon reality check
    #1
    Triathlon
    [Race Report] Chicago Triathlon Olympic: 2:17:44, 25th overall, 4th M30-34 + POV race footage · First triathlon & first IRONMAN... · Newbie triathlon reality check
    63
  • Struggling
    46 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    46
  • Training
    26 posts in the past month
    1. Biggest Adjustments from Olympic to 70.3 Training
    2. 70.3 Training - Last Long Brick v Olympic Race
    3. cycling training when low on time?
    #3
    Training
    Biggest Adjustments from Olympic to 70.3 Training · 70.3 Training - Last Long Brick v Olympic Race · cycling training when low on time?
    26
  • Bike
    19 posts in the past month
    1. Sprint Tri bike?
    2. Is it worth it to have z2 workouts in the gym bike?
    3. Triathlon bike vs Road bike after first sprint triathlon
    #4
    Bike
    Sprint Tri bike? · Is it worth it to have z2 workouts in the gym bike? · Triathlon bike vs Road bike after first sprint triathlon
    19
  • Looking For A
    14 posts in the past month
    #5
    Looking For A
    14

Flair

  • Training questions
    42 posts in the past month
    1. Its all relative
    2. Any ADHDers here doing Triathlons and struggling with the schedule?
    3. Rest days????
    #1
    Training questions
    Its all relative · Any ADHDers here doing Triathlons and struggling with the schedule? · Rest days????
    42
  • Gear questions
    32 posts in the past month
    1. Zoot shorts/top fit?
    2. Where do I put my tire repair kit?
    3. Open water swimming safety tow float.
    #2
    Gear questions
    Zoot shorts/top fit? · Where do I put my tire repair kit? · Open water swimming safety tow float.
    32
  • Race/Event
    27 posts in the past month
    1. Just finished my first Olympic Triathlon! Officially hooked.
    2. Ironman 70.3 Leipzig - Garmin Edge geklaut in T2
    3. First triathlon & first IRONMAN...
    #3
    Race/Event
    Just finished my first Olympic Triathlon! Officially hooked. · Ironman 70.3 Leipzig - Garmin Edge geklaut in T2 · First triathlon & first IRONMAN...
    27
  • Cycling
    14 posts in the past month
    1. She is finally here. Winow TT-119 with SRAM Rival
    2. Triathlon bike
    3. Should I get a tt bike or upgrade my current?
    #4
    Cycling
    She is finally here. Winow TT-119 with SRAM Rival · Triathlon bike · Should I get a tt bike or upgrade my current?
    14
  • Bike shopping
    14 posts in the past month
    1. 2005 Cervelo P3 Full Carbon - Good Buy?
    2. What are your thoughts on this bike for triathlons?
    3. Cervelo P2?
    #5
    Bike shopping
    2005 Cervelo P3 Full Carbon - Good Buy? · What are your thoughts on this bike for triathlons? · Cervelo P2?
    14

Product recommendations

  • bike
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Recommended bike for triathlon (UK)
    2. BMC Speedmachine in leftover hurricane winds rode like an absolute missile. Constantly impressive bike. Despite reluctance based on radical geometry, after 6 months I couldn’t recommend it more.
    3. Recommended Starter Road Bikes and Essential Kit?
    #1
    bike
    Recommended bike for triathlon (UK) · BMC Speedmachine in leftover hurricane winds rode like an absolute missile. Constantly impressive bike. Despite reluctance based on radical geometry, after 6 months I couldn’t recommend it more. · Recommended Starter Road Bikes and Essential Kit?
    15
  • wetsuit
    5 posts in the past month
    1. NC triathlon in October. Average water temp is 75. This is my first race. Would a wet suit be required? The race website says wetsuit recommended
    2. At which water temps do you recommend a wet suit?
    3. Wetsuit recs
    #2
    wetsuit
    NC triathlon in October. Average water temp is 75. This is my first race. Would a wet suit be required? The race website says wetsuit recommended · At which water temps do you recommend a wet suit? · Wetsuit recs
    5
  • watch
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Can you recommend a watch that tracks swim with GPS in addition to bike/run?
    2. Probably a tired sort of question... Which watch do you recommend?
    3. Heart Rate Monitor and Watch Recs
    #3
    watch
    Can you recommend a watch that tracks swim with GPS in addition to bike/run? · Probably a tired sort of question... Which watch do you recommend? · Heart Rate Monitor and Watch Recs
    4
  • tri suit
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Triathlon unis - recs?
    2. Cheap Tri-Suit recs for 65ish degree water?
    3. Recs for tri suit?
    #4
    tri suit
    Triathlon unis - recs? · Cheap Tri-Suit recs for 65ish degree water? · Recs for tri suit?
    4
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/triathlon for?
Best for Olympic Fans enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, events or meetups.
Is r/triathlon free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/triathlon have?
Roughly 281K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/triathlon on?
r/triathlon runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/triathlon cover?
On the Hive Index, r/triathlon is organized under Olympic Fans.
How do I join r/triathlon?
You can join r/triathlon by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Olympics communities like?
Communities for Olympic fans covering summer and winter games, specific sports like triathlon and track, and athlete stories. Reddit has a general Olympics community for event coverage, alongside specialized forums for athletics fans and official national team channels.
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