Watch out for James Hodge
Aussie James Hodge took the win at SunSmart Ironman 70.3 Busselton, and suspect there is more to come along those lines for this 20-year old Pro, and Hodge actually still raced as an age grouper in Beijing last year. 5.16.12
Aussie James Hodge took the win at SunSmart Ironman 70.3 Busselton, and suspect there is more to come along those lines for this 20-year old Pro, and Hodge actually still raced as an age grouper in Beijing last year. 5.16.12
2012 USAT Hall of Fame USAT Hall of Fame inducted worthies Ethel Autorino, Bob Babbitt and Sally Edwards, while the addition of Scott Tinley, Mark Allen and Scott Molina reunited triathlon’s Big Four. 5.16.12
Kahlefeldt weathering TB scare
Brad Kahlefeldt, Australia’s top Olympic men’s triathlete, awaits one more test to be cleared of tuberculosis scare after suffering stabbing lung pains at ITU World Triathlon Series race in San Diego. 5.15.12
Brad Kahlefeldt, Australia’s top Olympic men’s triathlete, awaits one more test to be cleared of tuberculosis scare after suffering stabbing lung pains at ITU World Triathlon Series race in San Diego. 5.15.12
Fourth time's the toughest
Hunter Kemper made his fourth U.S. Men's Olympic triathlon team this weekend. But the road was tough as he fought off a string of injuries and faced an ever stronger set of competitors. 5.14.12
Hunter Kemper made his fourth U.S. Men's Olympic triathlon team this weekend. But the road was tough as he fought off a string of injuries and faced an ever stronger set of competitors. 5.14.12
Matt Chrabot's power fileThanks to folks at TrainingPeaks we are able to share the power file of Matt Chrabot from the ITU race in San Diego. Nothing easy here. 5.14.12
2012 San Diego WTS MenThe San Diego ITU World Triathlon Series men's race was full of Olympic selection drama. Hunter Kemper made his fourth Olympic team and Manuel Huerta made his first. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson. 5.13.12
Manny Huerta's dream
Manuel Huerta weighs 123 pounds and stands 5-feet 7. Despite a silver at the Pan Am Games last year, the Cuban-born 28-year old was a long shot for the U.S. Olympic team. After Saturday, he stands tall thanks to the power of a fiercely held dream. 5.13.12
Manuel Huerta weighs 123 pounds and stands 5-feet 7. Despite a silver at the Pan Am Games last year, the Cuban-born 28-year old was a long shot for the U.S. Olympic team. After Saturday, he stands tall thanks to the power of a fiercely held dream. 5.13.12
Brownlee dominates in San Diego
Jonathan Brownlee swam well, rode aggressively on the bike and then stomped on the competition during the run to win the ITU WTS San Diego. Hunter Kemper and Manuel Huerta earned the coveted US Olympic spots. 5.12.12
Jonathan Brownlee swam well, rode aggressively on the bike and then stomped on the competition during the run to win the ITU WTS San Diego. Hunter Kemper and Manuel Huerta earned the coveted US Olympic spots. 5.12.12
2012 San Diego WTS womenThe 2012 San Diego ITU World Triathlon Series women's event was the second round in the ITU's premier worldwide series. This event also decided the final U.S. Women's Olympic Triathlon team. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson. 5.12.12
Raelert, Lidbury take Mallorca
Michael Raelert crushed the competition at the Thomas Cook Ironman 70.3 Mallorca in 3:57:08. Emma-Kate Lidbury successfully defended her title in the second edition of this event. 5.12.12
Michael Raelert crushed the competition at the Thomas Cook Ironman 70.3 Mallorca in 3:57:08. Emma-Kate Lidbury successfully defended her title in the second edition of this event. 5.12.12
Olympic agony and ecstasy
When two great triathletes and good friends are pitted against one another in a struggle for the last ticket to the London Olympics, the victor's thoughts are bittersweet and the vanquished fights off tears as she maintains a brave face. 5.11.12
When two great triathletes and good friends are pitted against one another in a struggle for the last ticket to the London Olympics, the victor's thoughts are bittersweet and the vanquished fights off tears as she maintains a brave face. 5.11.12
Jenkins rules in San Diego
Helen Jenkins dominated the ITU World Triathlon San Diego, Erin Densham took 2nd, and Laura Bennett placed 3rd and thus earned the third and final U.S. women's Olympic slot. 5.11.12
Helen Jenkins dominated the ITU World Triathlon San Diego, Erin Densham took 2nd, and Laura Bennett placed 3rd and thus earned the third and final U.S. women's Olympic slot. 5.11.12
A 70.3 St. Croix galleryAndy Potts and Angela Naeth took the titles at the 2012 Ironman 70.3 St. Croix and here is a gallery courtesy of photographer Justin Fabian. 5.11.12
What We Have Noticed: inGAMBA, Osmo ...This week we introduce you to inGAMBA tours, the new Osmo Nutrition brand, a book by Sheila Taormina, the very cool Pebble Watch and the Amazing Man of Iron t-shirt. 5.11.12
More 2012 Wildflower imagesToday we present another fine image gallery from the 2012 AVIA Wildflower Triathlon festival and all these photos are courtesy of our Kerry Yndestad. 5.10.12
Shoemaker comes back from KO
Jarrod Shoemaker crashed into the Olympic limelight by taking the first 2008 Olympic US men's slot; now he's coming back from two 2011 crashes that left him with a concussion and a strained neck and it's do or die time for Olympic slots Saturday. 5.10.12
Jarrod Shoemaker crashed into the Olympic limelight by taking the first 2008 Olympic US men's slot; now he's coming back from two 2011 crashes that left him with a concussion and a strained neck and it's do or die time for Olympic slots Saturday. 5.10.12
Sarah Haskins is ready
Sarah Haskins, the 2008 ITU World Championship silver medalist, 2008 Olympian, 2009 and 2011 Race to the Toyota Cup champion will duel Laura Bennett for the last U.S. women's Olympic slot. 5.10.12
Sarah Haskins, the 2008 ITU World Championship silver medalist, 2008 Olympian, 2009 and 2011 Race to the Toyota Cup champion will duel Laura Bennett for the last U.S. women's Olympic slot. 5.10.12
Race Roundup 05-06-12
With a very busy race schedule this weekend, here is a roundup of other events from around the globe, ranging from Ironman St. George to the ITU Triathlon World Cup Huatulco. 5.06.12
With a very busy race schedule this weekend, here is a roundup of other events from around the globe, ranging from Ironman St. George to the ITU Triathlon World Cup Huatulco. 5.06.12
Bennett, Williamson take Rev3
Greg Bennett ran down Cameron Dye to take the title at the 2012 Rev3 Knoxville in 1:47:02. Kelly Williamson had been close before, but this time she stepped onto the very top of the podium. 5.06.12
Greg Bennett ran down Cameron Dye to take the title at the 2012 Rev3 Knoxville in 1:47:02. Kelly Williamson had been close before, but this time she stepped onto the very top of the podium. 5.06.12
Potts, Naeth take St. Croix
Andy Potts took the win at the 2012 Ironman 70.3 St. Croix but had to catch Lance Armstrong to do so. Angela Naeth stormed to the women's title in course record time despite a flat late in the bike segment, 5.06.12
Andy Potts took the win at the 2012 Ironman 70.3 St. Croix but had to catch Lance Armstrong to do so. Angela Naeth stormed to the women's title in course record time despite a flat late in the bike segment, 5.06.12
Specialized Trivent unveiledMaster shoe builder Rob Cook and his team at Specialized debuted a shoe at the San Diego WTS ready to meet the demands required of ITU’s blazing fast transitions. 5.16.12
Zoot Kalani 2.0 (2012)
When you see a heel loop, and a tongue loop, for fast and easy entering, the shoe was designed with triathletes in mind. The laces can be tightened in one pull. A lace lock and you're good to go. 5.16.12
When you see a heel loop, and a tongue loop, for fast and easy entering, the shoe was designed with triathletes in mind. The laces can be tightened in one pull. A lace lock and you're good to go. 5.16.12
Helen Jenkins' Giant TCR Helen Jenkins came to San Diego with a big number 1 on her back but did not let pressure get to her. Here is a look at her race winning Giant TCR Advanced SL. 5.15.12
Tire Sealants
This is, to date, your definitive overview of tire sealants, for training and racing, for all types of tires, and tubes, and tires without tubes. Including how to make your own home brew. 5.15.12
This is, to date, your definitive overview of tire sealants, for training and racing, for all types of tires, and tubes, and tires without tubes. Including how to make your own home brew. 5.15.12
Giant TCX Advanced SL buildWith more cyclocross bike features on the way we are starting today with a special Giant TCX Advanced SL build. 5.15.12
J Brownlee's Boardman AiR Today we take a closer look at the Boardman AiR 9.8 of ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego winner Jonathan Brownlee. 5.13.12
Rappstar's Specialized Shiv TriJordan Rapp will be competing on a Specialized Shiv Tri S-Works this year and we had a closer look at his very clean setup, and we mean clean in more than one way. 5.08.12
For Some, the Race Most Sublime is That Which is Yet Uncontested
One former pro triathlete has moved onto a new challenge: the longest solo swim in history. Paul Lundgren will attempt the first solo Sea of Cortez crossing, which would set an unassisted world record. 5.07.12
One former pro triathlete has moved onto a new challenge: the longest solo swim in history. Paul Lundgren will attempt the first solo Sea of Cortez crossing, which would set an unassisted world record. 5.07.12
Objects Of DesireOpinions will clearly be divided when it comes to objects of desire and that is actually a good thing. Here though are 6 of the most desirable triathlon bikes in the opinion of this editor. 5.07.12
Patents' Effect on Tri Products
We examine several patents held by cycling and triathlon companies, and the competitive boxing match that ensues. Are the original products still the best, or is newer always better? Read on. 5.04.12
We examine several patents held by cycling and triathlon companies, and the competitive boxing match that ensues. Are the original products still the best, or is newer always better? Read on. 5.04.12
A day with SRM USAWe visited the US Service Center of Germany-based SRM in Colorado Springs, CO to see what is going on behind the doors of this popular power meter brand. 5.01.12
A look at the new SRAM RedSome refer to it as a 2013 SRAM Red group while others call it a 2012 edition, but no matter what name you might want to call it, we are having a closer look at the newest high-end group from this brand. 5.01.12
Scott Tri Carbon Shoe (2012)
Scott's got a footwear division, making both running and cycling shoes. I'm impressed with the quality of its work. Overall these shoes are good, but certain design features need some upgrading. 4.30.12
Scott's got a footwear division, making both running and cycling shoes. I'm impressed with the quality of its work. Overall these shoes are good, but certain design features need some upgrading. 4.30.12
Fast Tires for 2012 - 3
In a recent Slowtwitch poll a total of 29 votes were spread amongst Dugast, Schwalbe, Vredestein, Hutchinson, and Veloflex. Those are some really great tires! For some of you, your best possible choices. 4.30.12
In a recent Slowtwitch poll a total of 29 votes were spread amongst Dugast, Schwalbe, Vredestein, Hutchinson, and Veloflex. Those are some really great tires! For some of you, your best possible choices. 4.30.12
Zipp Vuka Alumina Clip
If you look closely, you'll notice a new motif showing up in aerobar design. The armrest and extension are linked. Zipp has hit the manufacturing cycle about right with its new Vuka Alumina Clip. 4.28.12
If you look closely, you'll notice a new motif showing up in aerobar design. The armrest and extension are linked. Zipp has hit the manufacturing cycle about right with its new Vuka Alumina Clip. 4.28.12
Striking triathlon photography
Michael Rauschendorfer's TRI, a collection of photographs of triathlon's greatest performers in some of the sport's most picturesque venues, captures the timeless beauty of triathlon 4.27.12
Michael Rauschendorfer's TRI, a collection of photographs of triathlon's greatest performers in some of the sport's most picturesque venues, captures the timeless beauty of triathlon 4.27.12
