Ron Hill Club Special Vests

I’ve only ever owned 2 tri-suits. Because I had to. An ASPTT Strasbourg one. When we were racing Division 2 of the French leagues. And a GBR one. When I did the 2017 Age Group Worlds in Rotterdam.

Apart from a couple of years when every male athlete wore swimming trunks. Maybe 1989-1992. I’ve always worn a vest and tri-shorts.

The vests started off baggy. Again 1989-1992. Then went cropped and tight for a while. Before I reverted back to baggy in 2018.

My current vest is TSV Karlsfeld one. That’s my triathlon club. Although I sometimes also wear a Tracksmith Van Cordlandt singlet.
My shorts are Castelli. And they’re really good.

I’m not a fashion influencer. But I don’t think the super-tight look is a good one. But I guess modern triathlon is about always getting more aero. And faster. Rather than enjoying a medium-pace swim, bike and run adventure with like-minded people.

I love these Ron Hill club specials. From 1982. And vests will definitely be the first TSP merch item. Spring 2026.

@oldtriathlonstuff thinks the TSP kit should be the one that is almost 100% mesh with the single green stripe.

What do you think? Hit me with your pre-orders.

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Athletics Weekly (UK) 16th October 1982