A busy morning swim, 2 new bikes, fantastic weather, big crowds at the expo, and party time in Roth.

QR launched a PRfive model at Challenge Roth and the Triathlon Business International conference. A lower point of entry, with proven technology and simplicity.

In 2013 Luis Alvarez completed his 100th Ironman and this June he climbed 20,320 foot Denali, his sixth of the seven highest mountain summits in each of the seven continents.

Today was the first day of the 2015 Datev Challenge Roth, including a press conference, the opening of the expo and registration, and the popular Erdinger party.

The defending Challenge Roth champ Timo Bracht returns to the race with a new bike sponsor and a tricked out Shimano equipped Quintana Roo PRsix.

8mm drop, BOA closure, and the best triathlon-specific shoe on the market in terms of comfort and cushioning.

Mirinda Carfrae pursues a perfect fit on her bike with the help of Mat Steinmetz of 51 Speedshop.

An age group athlete died several days after he collapsed at the finish of the 2015 Ironman European Championships in Frankfurt, Germany.

German Andi Böcherer earned his way to Kona despite starting the month of May with zero KPR points. Let’s take a closer look at his Shimano equipped Kuota KT5.

Our second image gallery from the 2015 Ironman European Champs, taken by Kerry Yndestad, captures many great moments from race.

A great, light shoe, probably only ideal for runners and triathletes who can get away with the bare minimum of support and cushioning.

Callum Millward had great results this year, but he did not let success get to his head and is back again with a new Cupcakes with Cal season.

Here is our first image gallery from the 2015 Ironman European Champs, a day of great performances with many records broken.

With Fourth of July weekend fireworks and hot dog eating in the U.S., we present a 70.3 and a Challenge in Canada, an XTERRA in France and an ETU sprint in Holland.

Jan Frodeno crushed the bike and course record at the Ironman European Championships, and Daniela Ryf put on a dominating course record performance.

Ritchie Nicholls’ race-best run trumped Markus Thomschke’s fastest bike split and Eva Wutti ran away from defending champion Susie Cheetham to win Ironman 70.3 Haugesund

Our man Karsten Täschner was there when people checked in their bikes for tomorrow’s Ironman European Championships event in Frankfurt, and he shot many pics.

We spotted a brand new Canyon to be ridden by Jan Frodeno in the Ironman European Championships, and it has more than just a new paint job.

The Tour de France starts tomorrow and as teams are getting ready for this big annual extravaganza we look closer at the Specialized Venge ViAS of Jakob Fuglsang.

Mary Beth Ellis was discouraged after a disappointing Kona and a less than stellar start to 2015. A change of scenery and a new/old coach led to her first World title.

We have some thoughts, impressions, voices and numbers before the 2015 Ironman European Championships in Frankfurt, Germany.

Professional stunt and trials rider Martyn Ashton was paralyzed in an accident in the fall of 2013, but he is now back on his bike with determination and grit.

Dede Griesbauer was within range of earning a place on the Kona start line when she was struck by a truck at Ironman Coeur d’Alene; now she faces another longshot comeback.

Dirk Zangen and Siobhan Prise were victorious at the 2015 Celtman Extreme Triathlon in Scotland and here are impressions from the day through the lens of Colin Henderson.