2010 ITU London WCS men
Javier Gomez was victorious again by defeating a favorite local son, but this time in London. Images by Eric Wynn.…
2010 ITU London WCS women
Young Canadian Paula Findlay had a stunning win at the Dextro Energy ITU London WCS event. Images by Eric Wynn.…
Young Canadian Paula Findlay had a stunning win at the Dextro Energy ITU London WCS event. Images by Eric Wynn.…
John Carson, you are an Ironman
In late May we talked to John Carson about his wild and determined journey to recovery after a terrible accident with an SUV. He then revealed his plan to race Ford Ironman Lake Placid and a couple days ago he did exactly achieve that. 7.28.10
In late May we talked to John Carson about his wild and determined journey to recovery after a terrible accident with an SUV. He then revealed his plan to race Ford Ironman Lake Placid and a couple days ago he did exactly achieve that. 7.28.10
ITU starts Athlete Biological Passport testing
Following in the footsteps of cycling, the International Triathlon Union initiates a biological passport testing program last month, designed to catch blood doping 7.28.10
Following in the footsteps of cycling, the International Triathlon Union initiates a biological passport testing program last month, designed to catch blood doping 7.28.10
What We Have Noticed: SLS3, LeMond, SpiderTech...
The last few days we stumbled upon the SLS3 recovery tights, the LeMond Revolution trainer, the Spider Tech pre-cut kinesiology tape, the New Balance RC769 racing flats and the EnviroKidz Panda Puffs cereal. 7.27.10
The last few days we stumbled upon the SLS3 recovery tights, the LeMond Revolution trainer, the Spider Tech pre-cut kinesiology tape, the New Balance RC769 racing flats and the EnviroKidz Panda Puffs cereal. 7.27.10
Hoffman, Marsh take Lake Placid
After a 2nd place at Ironman St. George and a couple other close calls, Ben Hoffman takes his first Ironman win at Lake Placid while Amy Marsh’s 13th overall including the men earns her a third Ironman win. 7.25.10
After a 2nd place at Ironman St. George and a couple other close calls, Ben Hoffman takes his first Ironman win at Lake Placid while Amy Marsh’s 13th overall including the men earns her a third Ironman win. 7.25.10
Gomez breaks Brownlees at London WCS
Javier Gomez backs up Hamburg win by topping surprise runner-up Jonathan Brownlee as Alistair Brownlee completely cracks and falls to 10th at WCS Round 5 in London 7.25.10
Javier Gomez backs up Hamburg win by topping surprise runner-up Jonathan Brownlee as Alistair Brownlee completely cracks and falls to 10th at WCS Round 5 in London 7.25.10
Aernouts, Goos in Antwerp
Bart Aernouts held off Marino Vanhoenacker and Dirk Bockel to win the 2010 Marc Herremans Ironman 70.3 Antwerp. Sofie Goos captured the women's race and successfully defended her title. 7.25.10
Bart Aernouts held off Marino Vanhoenacker and Dirk Bockel to win the 2010 Marc Herremans Ironman 70.3 Antwerp. Sofie Goos captured the women's race and successfully defended her title. 7.25.10
Swiss claim Ironman Switzerland
Ronnie Schildknecht had a dominating performance at the 2010 Ironman Switzerland and has now won this event for the fourth time. Karin Thürig took the women's title in a time of 9:00:04. 7.25.10
Ronnie Schildknecht had a dominating performance at the 2010 Ironman Switzerland and has now won this event for the fourth time. Karin Thürig took the women's title in a time of 9:00:04. 7.25.10
Findlay upset winner at London WCS
Paula Findlay, a 21 year-old from Canada in her very first Dextro Energy World Championship Series race, outruns four Olympians in the stretch to win London 7.24.10
Paula Findlay, a 21 year-old from Canada in her very first Dextro Energy World Championship Series race, outruns four Olympians in the stretch to win London 7.24.10
What We Have Noticed: Polar, 17 Hours, Ritchey...
A cycling computer from Polar, a great book about the Ironman World Championships, a torque wrench from Ritchey, a striking similar looking one from Effetto Mariposa and the Nesquik chocolate powder. 7.22.10
A cycling computer from Polar, a great book about the Ironman World Championships, a torque wrench from Ritchey, a striking similar looking one from Effetto Mariposa and the Nesquik chocolate powder. 7.22.10
Busy bee Magali Tisseyre
Canadian Magali Tisseyre has had a very busy racing season so far and took wins at Buffalo Springs Lake 70.3 and Moooseman 70.3. The focus now is on World Championships in Clearwater, but first a bit of mellow time. 7.20.10
Canadian Magali Tisseyre has had a very busy racing season so far and took wins at Buffalo Springs Lake 70.3 and Moooseman 70.3. The focus now is on World Championships in Clearwater, but first a bit of mellow time. 7.20.10
To wait or not to wait
Should Alberto Contador have waited for Andy Schleck when the Tour de France race leader dropped his chain on the upper slopes of the Port de Balès? After all, they are both In It To Win It. 7.19.10
Should Alberto Contador have waited for Andy Schleck when the Tour de France race leader dropped his chain on the upper slopes of the Port de Balès? After all, they are both In It To Win It. 7.19.10
Ospaly, Wassner take NYC Tri
Filip Ospaly grabbed the win at the 2010 Nautica New York City Triathlon and with it helped his efforts in the Race to the Toyota Cup. Rebeccah Wassner won the women's title. 7.18.10
Filip Ospaly grabbed the win at the 2010 Nautica New York City Triathlon and with it helped his efforts in the Race to the Toyota Cup. Rebeccah Wassner won the women's title. 7.18.10
Norden edges Moffatt at Hamburg WCS
Lisa Norden of Sweden outsprints Emma Moffatt at the line to win Hamburg World Championship Series; Moffatt takes over WCS points lead 7.18.10
Lisa Norden of Sweden outsprints Emma Moffatt at the line to win Hamburg World Championship Series; Moffatt takes over WCS points lead 7.18.10
Alexander, Warriner in Racine
2-time Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander clocked a very fast 3:48:56 on his way to win the Ironman 70.3 Racine. Kiwi Sam Warriner was solid all day long and took the women's title. 7.18.10
2-time Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander clocked a very fast 3:48:56 on his way to win the Ironman 70.3 Racine. Kiwi Sam Warriner was solid all day long and took the women's title. 7.18.10
Emphatic Roth wins for Henning and Wellington
Chrissie Wellington smashes her own WR with amazing 8:19:13 at Challenge Roth; Rasmus Henning’s 7:52:36 comes close to Luc Van Lierde’s world-best 7:50:27 set in 1997 7.18.10
Chrissie Wellington smashes her own WR with amazing 8:19:13 at Challenge Roth; Rasmus Henning’s 7:52:36 comes close to Luc Van Lierde’s world-best 7:50:27 set in 1997 7.18.10
Vineman wins for Lieto and Carfrae
Chris Lieto distanced himself from all his competitors with a 2:08:53 bike split and then closed out his day with a 1:16:44 run to win the 2010 Vineman 70.3 event with a comfortable margin. Mirinda Carfrae had a tough battle with Leanda Cave but in the end took the women's title. 7.18.10
Chris Lieto distanced himself from all his competitors with a 2:08:53 bike split and then closed out his day with a 1:16:44 run to win the 2010 Vineman 70.3 event with a comfortable margin. Mirinda Carfrae had a tough battle with Leanda Cave but in the end took the women's title. 7.18.10
Gomez tops Frodeno in Hamburg
Javier Gomez topped Olympic champion Jan Frodeno to win the Dextro Energy ITU World Championship Series in Hamburg, Germany. Frodeno takes over WCS points lead. 7.17.10
Javier Gomez topped Olympic champion Jan Frodeno to win the Dextro Energy ITU World Championship Series in Hamburg, Germany. Frodeno takes over WCS points lead. 7.17.10
Lebrun, Vanlandingham win XTERRA Mountain
Nico Lebrun won his second straight XTERRA Mountain Championship and Shonny Vanlandingham took her third consecutive title at Beaver Creek Resort 7.17.10
Nico Lebrun won his second straight XTERRA Mountain Championship and Shonny Vanlandingham took her third consecutive title at Beaver Creek Resort 7.17.10
What We Have Noticed: Lava, Panache, Honey Stinger...
The new Lava Magazine has finally arrived plus we also noticed the Panache Gran Fondo jersey, the Honey Stinger Chocoloate Mint bar and the Smith Optics Forum shades. 7.15.10
The new Lava Magazine has finally arrived plus we also noticed the Panache Gran Fondo jersey, the Honey Stinger Chocoloate Mint bar and the Smith Optics Forum shades. 7.15.10
Meet Aussie Courtney Atkinson
4-time Australian triathlon champion Courtney Atkinson is currently sitting in 3rd place of the Dextro Energy World Championship series. With round 4 in Hamburg only a couple days away, the Aussie sat down with slowtwitch. 7.15.10
4-time Australian triathlon champion Courtney Atkinson is currently sitting in 3rd place of the Dextro Energy World Championship series. With round 4 in Hamburg only a couple days away, the Aussie sat down with slowtwitch. 7.15.10
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
Northwave Tribute
The Tribute is an update on the Tribal: a tri-specific cycling shoe with an extremely soft Lorica upper. Don't expect the same fit, feel and features: the shoe is an improvement, or not, depending on you. 7.01.10
The Tribute is an update on the Tribal: a tri-specific cycling shoe with an extremely soft Lorica upper. Don't expect the same fit, feel and features: the shoe is an improvement, or not, depending on you. 7.01.10
Wellington on WTC changes
Reigning Kona three-peater Chrissie Wellington weighs in with a thoughtful, thorough response on Ironman's proposal to overhaul its prize money and World Championship qualification system. 6.29.10
Reigning Kona three-peater Chrissie Wellington weighs in with a thoughtful, thorough response on Ironman's proposal to overhaul its prize money and World Championship qualification system. 6.29.10
Ironman's proposed architecture
Ironman has clearly been frustrated by the lack of quality athletes toeing the starting lines of many of its events. The new proposed framework attempts to address this. 6.28.10
Ironman has clearly been frustrated by the lack of quality athletes toeing the starting lines of many of its events. The new proposed framework attempts to address this. 6.28.10
Felt's Devox aerobar
Felt's Devox aerobar is an ambitious effort, especially for a company that specialized in making bikes, not parts. How does it stand up as an aftermarket bar? 6.26.10
Felt's Devox aerobar is an ambitious effort, especially for a company that specialized in making bikes, not parts. How does it stand up as an aftermarket bar? 6.26.10
Specialized TriVent
Specialized really went after the tri-specific crowd with its TriVent BG shoe. Notwithstanding a couple of minor peeves, this shoe is the cash register leader and deserves to be. 6.22.10
Specialized really went after the tri-specific crowd with its TriVent BG shoe. Notwithstanding a couple of minor peeves, this shoe is the cash register leader and deserves to be. 6.22.10
Memo to bike maker: change spec
How often are bikes spec'd from the manufacturer in ways destined to give the customer a fighting chance of riding the bike successfully without swapping parts? 6.14.10
How often are bikes spec'd from the manufacturer in ways destined to give the customer a fighting chance of riding the bike successfully without swapping parts? 6.14.10
Extensions overhaul
We need to overhaul extension shapes. After much experimentation, what have we learned? The spatial relationship between armrests and extensions is important, and, no more horizontal grips. 6.14.10
We need to overhaul extension shapes. After much experimentation, what have we learned? The spatial relationship between armrests and extensions is important, and, no more horizontal grips. 6.14.10
Speed Concept: Worth buying?
Never in 20 years of bike businessing have I ever seen a tri model so anticipated, and so artfully debuted by its maker. But how do you know if and when a Speed Concept is the right bike for you? 6.11.10
Never in 20 years of bike businessing have I ever seen a tri model so anticipated, and so artfully debuted by its maker. But how do you know if and when a Speed Concept is the right bike for you? 6.11.10
Speed Concept Geometry
The Speed Concept is Trek's new triathlon superbike. How does it measure up, literally, in terms of geometry? Is this bike long and low, narrow and tall, and is it sufficiently adjustable? 6.08.10
The Speed Concept is Trek's new triathlon superbike. How does it measure up, literally, in terms of geometry? Is this bike long and low, narrow and tall, and is it sufficiently adjustable? 6.08.10
For 2010 the majors are all in
Prior to this year, the major bike brands, in particular those selling more than $150 million a year, were asea in the tri market, because of ambivalence and indecisiveness. Now, they're focused. But can they compete? 6.08.10
Prior to this year, the major bike brands, in particular those selling more than $150 million a year, were asea in the tri market, because of ambivalence and indecisiveness. Now, they're focused. But can they compete? 6.08.10
