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American Triple-T video
Enjoy our recap video of the American Triple-T triathlon stage race. This event features four races of varied distance over a three-day period. Our Tech Editor attended with a Go Pro camera.
The Specialized Wind Tunnel
This company built its own wind tunnel. Pretty cool. But it didn't just build a tool to help in product design. It's what the tunnel means. It's another process play, like BG.
Pebble watch - first look
About a year ago the Pebble watch was featured on kickstarter and this editor was an early backer. We now have that watch in our hands and here is a first look.
Tollakson vs Wurtele power
TJ Tollakson and Trevor Wurtele raced Ironman 70.3 St George last weekend and here is a detailed look at their bike power data thanks to TrainingPeaks.
2013 Ironman 70.3 US Pro Championships in St. George, UT
Brent McMahon and Meredith Kessler captured the 2013 Ironman 70.3 US Pro Championships in St. George, UT. Ace photographer Larry Rosa was on site to provide some great pics from the day.
2013 Wildflower Long Course
They call it the Woodstock of Triathlon. It began 31 years ago and since then the long course has become a legendary half Ironman distance test of greatness. Photo gallery by Timothy Carlson
2013 Wildflower pre race
Now in its 31st year, Tri-California's Wildflower Triathlon festival gets ready for another showdown in its classic elite long course event Saturday at Lake San Antonio. Photo Gallery by Timothy ...
Trevor Wurtele Gives The Greatest Race Recap Ever
It's not quite Gangnam Style, but it may be close. At least within the triathlon world. Trevor Wurtele's epically funny 80 sec race report from NOLA 70.3.
2013 Mission Bay Super Sprint
Days after the ITU World Triathlon Series event in San Diego, several Olympians were lured by a $20,000 purse to compete in a Super Sprint in Mission Bay. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson
Triathlon's Ecosystem
In this coda to our series on the retail landscape, may I throw a net over what I think is a finite ecosystem, regardless of whether all its inhabitants recognize it?
2013 San Diego WTS Men
2012 Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee returned to competition with a bang, running away from the field to win the San Diego World Triathlon Series event. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.
San Diego WTS elite women
Gwen Jorgenson's win was the first ITU World Triathlon Series victory for an American woman - and garnered her the USA Triathlon Elite Women's National Championship. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.
Pedaler's Fork
If cycling, health, good food, good coffee, and a sense of style sounds appealing, you'll hit the mother lode at Pedaler's Fork. It's a farm-to-table restaurant, a coffee roaster, and a Moots ...
Be the Culture
If you're a bike shop your future is bright. Or not. It depends on your investment in and attachment to culture, tooling, fixtures, education, and pathways of delivery. We'll talk about some of ...
A Bike Seller's options
Your LBS might be back on its heels. Amazon is the arch enemy, with more than its toe in the water of the bike industry. The game is afoot. Okay, we'll stop now. Here's ...
The Future of Bike Retail
Over 85 percent of Slowtwitchers buy bike and tri product online. But 70 percent of these same customers prefer purchasing from their local bike shop, presenting a challenge and an opportunity.
Fettell vs Rapp in Melbourne
Today we compare the power data of Jordan Rapp and Clayton Fettell during the 2013 Urban Hotel Group Ironman Melbourne with the help of AJ Johnson of TrainingPeaks.
Dream Job at hybris
We speak with a very innovative E-commerce company called hybris. They plan to open an athlete-friendly office in Boulder, Colorado, that could be every triathlete’s dream career.
When Worlds Collide
Andrew Starykowicz in Abu Dhabi. We know what you thought: a million to one shot. Could never happen again. Read about Mike Aigroz at IM Switzerland, and then let's talk.
Osmo Nutrition - Part 2
This is part two of our technical review on Osmo Nutrition. This segment covers a sample Ironman nutrition plan, along with Q&A from part 1 - sugar ratios, sodium type, and real food soup.
Chasing the Big Pro Prize Purse
The prize money offered to professional triathletes is relatively sad, but there are a few positive exceptions ranging from the Abu Dhabi Triathlon to the newer MetaMan Bintan race.
Osmo Nutrition Test
We detail a controlled nutrition test done for Osmo Nutrition. This new company has some big science behind it, and put their products to the test against anything on the market.
When the Shite Gets Brown
We typically place Jordan Rapp's victory speeches on Slowtwitch, as he has received considerable comment and notoriety specifically for these.
Mirinda Carfrae's Felt DA
We take a close look at the 2012 Kona race bike of Mirinda “Rinny” Carfrae. She has a handful of prototype parts, including shifters, 650c wheels, and a very special cassette size.
2013 Israman Triathlon
Begun in 1999 with 20 hardy souls, the 2013 edition of Israman has grown to 1,100 participants who have a choice of the Israman Full, Half and relays. Photo gallery by Timothy Carlson.
