2010 Eurobike Day 3
On the third day of Eurobike we came across Cube, Zoot, Felt, Giant, Bont, Fuji, Cervelo, Catlike and more. Enjoy.…
2010 Eurobike Day 2
Day 2 of the Eurobike 2010 trade show is now over and we share a few impressions of the people and products we saw today.…
Day 2 of the Eurobike 2010 trade show is now over and we share a few impressions of the people and products we saw today.…
The Carfrae/Dibens swim off
A few weeks ago Julie Dibens and Mirinda Carfrae had fun with a little online swimming trash talk on twitter and facebook and the Ironman 70.3 World Champions then decided to have a swim off challenge. 9.06.10
A few weeks ago Julie Dibens and Mirinda Carfrae had fun with a little online swimming trash talk on twitter and facebook and the Ironman 70.3 World Champions then decided to have a swim off challenge. 9.06.10
What We Have Noticed: Conti, blueseventy, Rafael, knog...
We noticed the fast Continental Podium TT tire, the Kona legal blueseventy PZ3 TX, the passionate Rafael Hoffleit, interesting patches from Knog and the unique Fahrstil magazine. 9.06.10
We noticed the fast Continental Podium TT tire, the Kona legal blueseventy PZ3 TX, the passionate Rafael Hoffleit, interesting patches from Knog and the unique Fahrstil magazine. 9.06.10
Middaugh, McQuaid top XTERRA Canada
Josiah Middaugh edges Mike Vine on the run while Melanie McQuaid dominated the field at Whistler, British Columbia’s XTERRA Canada Championship. 9.06.10
Josiah Middaugh edges Mike Vine on the run while Melanie McQuaid dominated the field at Whistler, British Columbia’s XTERRA Canada Championship. 9.06.10
Aernouts takes Mens ITU Du Worlds
Bart Aernouts led a 1-2-3 Belgian sweep of the ITU short course Duathlon Worlds, outsprinting Rob Woestenborghs by 2 seconds with Joerie Vansteelant third. 9.05.10
Bart Aernouts led a 1-2-3 Belgian sweep of the ITU short course Duathlon Worlds, outsprinting Rob Woestenborghs by 2 seconds with Joerie Vansteelant third. 9.05.10
Wealing, Corona win XTERRA Mexico
Seth Wealing of the United States defended his XTERRA Mexico men’s title and Fabiola Corona of Mexico took the women’s crown in Valle de Bravo 9.05.10
Seth Wealing of the United States defended his XTERRA Mexico men’s title and Fabiola Corona of Mexico took the women’s crown in Valle de Bravo 9.05.10
Morrison wins women’s Du Worlds
Catriona Morrison of Scotland wins the elite title at the ITU Duathlon World Championship in her home town of Edinburgh; outruns France’s Sandra Levenez in final leg 9.05.10
Catriona Morrison of Scotland wins the elite title at the ITU Duathlon World Championship in her home town of Edinburgh; outruns France’s Sandra Levenez in final leg 9.05.10
A chat with Helen Jenkins
After several recent third place finishes, Helen Jenkins is poised to step up a spot or two at the upcoming Dextro Energy WCS Finals in Budapest, Hungary. We had a few words with the 2008 ITU World Champion from Wales. 9.02.10
After several recent third place finishes, Helen Jenkins is poised to step up a spot or two at the upcoming Dextro Energy WCS Finals in Budapest, Hungary. We had a few words with the 2008 ITU World Champion from Wales. 9.02.10
Gilbert departs USAT
Skip Gilbert, executive director that oversaw USA Triathlon's doubling (and then some) in revenues, membership and net worth, is ousted by the organization's board of directors in a telephonic putsch 9.01.10
Skip Gilbert, executive director that oversaw USA Triathlon's doubling (and then some) in revenues, membership and net worth, is ousted by the organization's board of directors in a telephonic putsch 9.01.10
The shining courage of Jim MacLaren
An appreciation of Jim MacLaren, the man for whom the Challenged Athletes Foundation was created, and co-recipient of the 2005 Arthur Ashe Courage Award, who died August 30 at age 47. 9.01.10
An appreciation of Jim MacLaren, the man for whom the Challenged Athletes Foundation was created, and co-recipient of the 2005 Arthur Ashe Courage Award, who died August 30 at age 47. 9.01.10
Rudy Garcia-Tolson rocks
Rudy Garcia-Tolson was born with multiple birth defects and after many, many operations to his legs, he told his parents he would rather be a double amputee. Rudy became a great swimmer, triathlete and warrior and in November of 09 became an Ironman. 8.31.10
Rudy Garcia-Tolson was born with multiple birth defects and after many, many operations to his legs, he told his parents he would rather be a double amputee. Rudy became a great swimmer, triathlete and warrior and in November of 09 became an Ironman. 8.31.10
A few words with Tim Berkel
After his win at the inaugural Challenge Copenhagen, Aussie Tim Berkel was not only happy about the new title and bringing home the bacon, he also was relieved not to be viewed as a one-hit-wonder anymore. 8.30.10
After his win at the inaugural Challenge Copenhagen, Aussie Tim Berkel was not only happy about the new title and bringing home the bacon, he also was relieved not to be viewed as a one-hit-wonder anymore. 8.30.10
Zyemtsev, Kessler in Canada
At the 2010 Subaru Ironman Canada Victor Zyemtsev ran down a long time race leader to take the win, just as he had done several times before. In the women's race Meredith Kessler followed up her runner-up spot in Coeur D'Alene with a win today. 8.29.10
At the 2010 Subaru Ironman Canada Victor Zyemtsev ran down a long time race leader to take the win, just as he had done several times before. In the women's race Meredith Kessler followed up her runner-up spot in Coeur D'Alene with a win today. 8.29.10
Collins, Hoogland win SF Tri at Alcatraz
Ben Collins and Tenille Hoogland repeated their wins at Treasure Island with victories at the inaugural San Francisco Triathlon at Alcatraz; Collins' bike tops Kyle Leto and Hoogland's run edges Amanda Stevens. 8.29.10
Ben Collins and Tenille Hoogland repeated their wins at Treasure Island with victories at the inaugural San Francisco Triathlon at Alcatraz; Collins' bike tops Kyle Leto and Hoogland's run edges Amanda Stevens. 8.29.10
Aussies win in Louisville
Paul Ambrose earned his first Ironman title with a win at the 2010 Ironman Louisville today. In the women's race Rebekah Keat followed up her win at the Challenge Copenhagen race a few weeks ago with another victory in Louisville. 8.29.10
Paul Ambrose earned his first Ironman title with a win at the 2010 Ironman Louisville today. In the women's race Rebekah Keat followed up her win at the Challenge Copenhagen race a few weeks ago with another victory in Louisville. 8.29.10
Fretta, Haskins take Chicago Tri
Mark Fretta took a fine win at the 2010 Lifetime Fitness Chicago Triathlon, while Toyota Cup points leader Matty Reed failed to finish in the top five. Sarah Haskins grabbed the women's title with a very dominating performance. 8.29.10
Mark Fretta took a fine win at the 2010 Lifetime Fitness Chicago Triathlon, while Toyota Cup points leader Matty Reed failed to finish in the top five. Sarah Haskins grabbed the women's title with a very dominating performance. 8.29.10
A Joe Gambles update
After dealing with an Achilles injury, Joe Gambles successfully defended his title at Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens and now the Aussie has his eyes set on Ironman Wisconsin and qualifying for Kona. 8.26.10
After dealing with an Achilles injury, Joe Gambles successfully defended his title at Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens and now the Aussie has his eyes set on Ironman Wisconsin and qualifying for Kona. 8.26.10
The fast and humble Paula Findlay
Paula Findlay had shown quite a bit of promise the last couple years, but really stepped into the limelight with great wins at the ITU WCS races in London and Kitzbühel. The fast, charming and humble Canadian had a few words with slowtwitch. 8.25.10
Paula Findlay had shown quite a bit of promise the last couple years, but really stepped into the limelight with great wins at the ITU WCS races in London and Kitzbühel. The fast, charming and humble Canadian had a few words with slowtwitch. 8.25.10
Potts, Wellington win again
Andy Potts led from start to finish as he won 70.3 Timberman three straight times now. Chrissie Wellington also never trailed in this triathlon as she took the title for the third time in as many attempts and finished 10th overall. 8.22.10
Andy Potts led from start to finish as he won 70.3 Timberman three straight times now. Chrissie Wellington also never trailed in this triathlon as she took the title for the third time in as many attempts and finished 10th overall. 8.22.10
Jacobs, Tisseyre take Philippines 70.3
Australian Pete Jacobs outruns Terenzo Bozzone and Magali Tisseyre of Canada outruns Michellie Jones in wilting heat to win Philippines 70.3 8.22.10
Australian Pete Jacobs outruns Terenzo Bozzone and Magali Tisseyre of Canada outruns Michellie Jones in wilting heat to win Philippines 70.3 8.22.10
Swiss repeat at ITU Team Worlds
Daniela Ryf, Ruedi Wild, Nicola Sprig and Sven Riederer teamed up for a back-to-back ITU Team Relay World Championship home country victory for the Swiss, who beat France by 40 seconds; USA 8th. 8.22.10
Daniela Ryf, Ruedi Wild, Nicola Sprig and Sven Riederer teamed up for a back-to-back ITU Team Relay World Championship home country victory for the Swiss, who beat France by 40 seconds; USA 8th. 8.22.10
2010 Eurobike Day 3
We perused more halls and aisles at Eurobike 2010 and have another gallery ready plus a few more pictures right here. This was the last industry only day and tomorrow this huge venue will be open to the public. 9.03.10
We perused more halls and aisles at Eurobike 2010 and have another gallery ready plus a few more pictures right here. This was the last industry only day and tomorrow this huge venue will be open to the public. 9.03.10
Day 2 Inside Eurobike 2010
The second day at Eurobike was even busier than day 1 and we would truly need to have a very large crew to cover it completely. But here are a few folks and items we noticed today. 9.02.10
The second day at Eurobike was even busier than day 1 and we would truly need to have a very large crew to cover it completely. But here are a few folks and items we noticed today. 9.02.10
Day 1 Inside Eurobike 2010
The 2010 Eurobike show opened its doors today for the expo inside the enormous trade show center in Friedrichshafen, Germany. 1090 exhibitors awaited 40,000 trade visitors from over 75 countries. 9.01.10
The 2010 Eurobike show opened its doors today for the expo inside the enormous trade show center in Friedrichshafen, Germany. 1090 exhibitors awaited 40,000 trade visitors from over 75 countries. 9.01.10
A visit to the 2010 Eurobike Demo Day
We arrived this morning in Europe and after a quick lunch headed straight over to the 2010 Eurobike Demo Day in the very beautiful Württembergischen Allgäu. Here is what we noticed today. 8.31.10
We arrived this morning in Europe and after a quick lunch headed straight over to the 2010 Eurobike Demo Day in the very beautiful Württembergischen Allgäu. Here is what we noticed today. 8.31.10
Bill Logue's bottled magic
in the mid 1990s, Bill Logue's product shot to the top of the charts. He sold his company at its zenith. I got a call last month from Wendy Ingraham: "Bill Logue is back." Can Logue bottle magic a second time? 8.16.10
in the mid 1990s, Bill Logue's product shot to the top of the charts. He sold his company at its zenith. I got a call last month from Wendy Ingraham: "Bill Logue is back." Can Logue bottle magic a second time? 8.16.10
The Bib
Americans aren't confused with connoisseurs. Not that we're neanderthals, just we exit the womb at full speed; we slow down long enough to enjoy, but not to savor. Time to up our game. Time to appreciate the bib. 8.09.10
Americans aren't confused with connoisseurs. Not that we're neanderthals, just we exit the womb at full speed; we slow down long enough to enjoy, but not to savor. Time to up our game. Time to appreciate the bib. 8.09.10
Felt's 2011 DA white paper
It used to be that a brochure was enough. Not any more. A superbike without a white paper just doesn't seem that super. Here's the authoritative guide on the 2011 DA. 8.04.10
It used to be that a brochure was enough. Not any more. A superbike without a white paper just doesn't seem that super. Here's the authoritative guide on the 2011 DA. 8.04.10
Felt's 2011 DA
It's been just 3.5 years since Felt remade its tri line-up, top to bottom. But you can't stand pat these days. Here's Felt's new mold, the DA for 2011. Felt's stab at a superbike hits its mark. 8.03.10
It's been just 3.5 years since Felt remade its tri line-up, top to bottom. But you can't stand pat these days. Here's Felt's new mold, the DA for 2011. Felt's stab at a superbike hits its mark. 8.03.10
The Bontrager RXL Hilo
This triathlon cycling shoe has the best breathability of all shoes I’ve so far tested. The large amount of mesh used in the upper of the shoe makes this like riding with the air conditioning on full volume. 7.26.10
This triathlon cycling shoe has the best breathability of all shoes I’ve so far tested. The large amount of mesh used in the upper of the shoe makes this like riding with the air conditioning on full volume. 7.26.10
The thoughts of PROTA
2 weeks ago the Professional Triathlon Association (PROTA) sent a note to World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) with their feedback on the proposed Prize Money & Qualification Standards. 7.26.10
2 weeks ago the Professional Triathlon Association (PROTA) sent a note to World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) with their feedback on the proposed Prize Money & Qualification Standards. 7.26.10
2011 Kona pro qualification rules
A few days back the World Triathlon Corporation released the 2011 Kona pro qualification policy. 7.26.10
A few days back the World Triathlon Corporation released the 2011 Kona pro qualification policy. 7.26.10
Drinking heavy metals
Concerned consumers have been returning certain protein drinks, while affected manufacturers have been working overtime to refute the Consumer Reports study. Let's separate truth from confusion. 7.26.10
Concerned consumers have been returning certain protein drinks, while affected manufacturers have been working overtime to refute the Consumer Reports study. Let's separate truth from confusion. 7.26.10
Mating feet to shoes
We're talking running footwear against the backdrop of an article in today's NYT that either misunderstands, or faithfully represents a misunderstanding, of how feet are best mated to running shoes. 7.23.10
We're talking running footwear against the backdrop of an article in today's NYT that either misunderstands, or faithfully represents a misunderstanding, of how feet are best mated to running shoes. 7.23.10
Junk miles
There are no junk miles. Only junk theories. And one junk theory is the notion of junk miles. If you have unwanted miles you're preparing for the junk heap, just haul them over to my house, I'll take them off your hands. 7.19.10
There are no junk miles. Only junk theories. And one junk theory is the notion of junk miles. If you have unwanted miles you're preparing for the junk heap, just haul them over to my house, I'll take them off your hands. 7.19.10
My relationship with food
An incident last week occasioned an opportunity to rethink my historic relationship with food. The adjoining thumbnail says it all. Mine is the Great American eating disorder: overfull plates, overfull stomachs. 7.19.10
An incident last week occasioned an opportunity to rethink my historic relationship with food. The adjoining thumbnail says it all. Mine is the Great American eating disorder: overfull plates, overfull stomachs. 7.19.10
On Innovation
Innovation is the fun part of producing triathlon. In the beginning, a race director learns the basics: what equipment is needed, how to recruit volunteers, how early to stop publishing your phone number before race weekend. 7.04.10
Innovation is the fun part of producing triathlon. In the beginning, a race director learns the basics: what equipment is needed, how to recruit volunteers, how early to stop publishing your phone number before race weekend. 7.04.10
F.I.S.T. 2010/11 Schedule live
For those who're looking forward to attending one of our F.I.S.T. Tri Bike Fit Workshops, the upcoming season's schedule is published, and ready to take reservations. 7.04.10
For those who're looking forward to attending one of our F.I.S.T. Tri Bike Fit Workshops, the upcoming season's schedule is published, and ready to take reservations. 7.04.10
Bont Sub-10
Bont's moldable, monocoque cycling shoes bring something new to the tri shoe category: a shoe so form fitting the single-strap closure method isn't the liability it once was. 7.02.10
Bont's moldable, monocoque cycling shoes bring something new to the tri shoe category: a shoe so form fitting the single-strap closure method isn't the liability it once was. 7.02.10
