We open up the Mailbag once again to answer questions from our readers. This week covers stack and reach, tire choice, and some curious particulars of race strategy.
by Greg Kopecky, January 15, 2014
In Chattanooga, TN a cyclist was harassed by folks in a pickup truck and then hunted down again by them in a different vehicle. They even used pepper spray but now the cyclist is accused of being the aggressor.
USAT is conducting the entire (not just the elite) 2013 annual election over again, voting to commence as early as later this week.
Images from the 2014 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championship in Boulder, Colorado. A photo gallery by Timothy Carlson
Here is another gallery from the 2014 USA Cycling National Cyclocross Championships in Boulder, Colorado where Jeremy Powers and Katie Compton ruled.
In this Weekend Box we cover Ironman 70.3 Pucon, big news from Luke McKenzie and Beth Walsh, and a movie about a chubby kid with big athletic ambitions.
We review the Bontrager RL Road shoe, in super bright Visibility color. With carbon soles, light weight, and a micro ratcheting buckle, they offer all of the tech features you expect.
We review the new trainer from SportCrafters, called the Omnium. Intended primarily for travel, this mini pair of rollers folds up into your carry-on luggage or suitcase.
The UPlace-BMC tri team is currently in Lanzarote for a training camp before their official presentation in Brussels on January 20th and we took a closer look at this 10 athlete strong team.
Our editor-in-chief is currently in Lanzarote and he captured these images during his first 24 hours on this ideal triathlon training island of the Canary Isles.
The 2014 UPlace-BMC team is currently on Lanzarote in the Canary Islands for a training camp and here are images from the BMC TM01 that Bart Aernouts is riding here.
The Asia-Pacific Championship at Auckland has a great field and will be the first major Ironman 70.3 of the 2014 season; the classic Pucon, Chile race will kick off Ironman 70.3 competition this weekend.
We review the cranks and oval chainrings from Rotor Bike Components after a full season of use. Covering both the Q-Ring and new QXL, we offer tech tips and guidelines.
First cousins to the Hash House Harriers, a self-described “drinking club with a running problem,” the Boulder Beer Mile competitors braved a blizzard in 15 degree weather. Photo gallery by Timothy Carlson.
In the first weekend of 2014, we offer the blizzard-afflicted Boulder Beer Mile, a record-extending performance by a New Zealand long course Hall of Famer and a preview of the U.S. Cyclocross Nationals.
Sven Nys started his 2014 cyclocross campaign with a win at the race that bears his name. The Belgian superstar took that victory on his new Trek Boone.
American Katie Compton won the 2014 Bpost Bank Troffee – GP Sven Nys after a hard battle with World Champion Marianne Vos and here is an image gallery from the race.
4 Zipp employees traveled to the A2 Wind Tunnel in Mooresville, NC just before the holidays to test a bunch of wheels and tires and we were allowed to stop by.
We review a high tech pair of aluminum wheels from American Classic, the Argent Tubeless. With wide rims, bladed spokes, and feathery weight, they could be just what your tri bike needs.
Some of the wonderful personalities, beautiful faces and irrepressible spirits of triathlon caught in split second unguarded moments or in carefully calculated poses this past year. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.
Assos _S7 T.Équipe bib shorts arrived at our editor-in-chief’s home office in a fancy launch box and we decided to peel back the layers of that box for our readers.
Alistair Brownlee ran a 28:32 10,000 meters on a track at Stanford, Victor Del Corral ran 2:37:29 to win Ironman Florida, Mirinda Carfrae ran 2:50:38 at Ironman Hawaii. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.
As we approach 2014, we examine a simple question: Is mechanical shifting still relevant in triathlon? What brands do it right? How do you optimize your existing bike?
Another year is about to come to an end and our We Noticed tumblr site has been busy. Our editor-in-chief selected his favorite images submitted in 2013.
Andrew Starykowicz smashed his own Ironman-distance bike record, Mirinda Carfrae broke 5 hours at Kona and good times were had by many on two wheels. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.
