At the recent Pearl Izumi camp Timothy Carlson had a closer look at the 1974 color scheme inspired Specialized Tri Shiv of Jesse Thomas.

Sarah Haskins wins second straight sprint title in Sarasota, Barbara Riveros-Diaz gets a Chilean home country win in Santiago, ITU Winter Triathlon tries out a new format and Sebastian Kienle wins a German 10k.

Marko Albert captured his first Ironman title at the 30th edition of Ironman New Zealand and we talked to this fast Estonian about the race and naked bungee jumping.

Fat Chance Row is a project of Sami Inkinen who instead of getting ready for another Ironman Hawaii will row with his wife Meredith from California to Hawaii.

The venerable 30-year-old non-profit that was a national model for regional race infrastructure is teetering. The organization hopes to put out a statement by the end of the week, here’s what we know.

I’m going to tell you today, now, here, what others won’t. Triathlon as an industry, company by company, has been flat or declining in the U.S. for the past 2 years, maybe 3 years.

Ironman founders John and Judy Collins, 1979 Ironman champ Tom Warren, elite star Mike Pigg and age group legend Sister Madonna Buder will be inducted June 26 into the 6th class of the USAT Hall of Fame.

We answer more reader questions in our Slowtwitch Mailbag. On tap for this week, have some very interesting information on custom paint, along with a practical query on aero positions.

This Weekend Box brings you a Florida sprint, two Australia Olympic distance contests, two half marathon wins by triathlon women, a new Challenge race for Sardinia, and a bungee jump by the Taupo winner.

Magali Tisseyre broke out of the gate fast with Ironman 70.3 World Championship podiums in her first two years as a professional; now, with 11 wins in 70.3 races, she is primed to rise above an injury-plagued 2013.

Chuck Kemeny of Tallahassee, Florida set the fastest ever Ultraman finish time at the inaugural Ultraman Florida; Julie Shelley of Sydney, Australia set the 6th fastest women’s time in her first crack at the distance.

Estonian Marko Albert held off 10-time champion Cameron Brown of New Zealand by 4:22 and Meredith Kessler of the U.S. won her third straight Ironman New Zealand title in a race record-smashing 9:08:46.

We review the latest version of the Kurt Kinetic Rock and Roll, a unique trainer that swings from side to side. With a revised frame and new features, it promises a realistic ride feel.

Ben Kanute is finishing his degree at the University of Arizona and getting ready for another season representing the USA in ITU events around the world. We checked in with this Geneva, Illinois raised athlete.

An inside look at the Pearl Izumi Tri Team Camp where their elite athletes came to get fitted for new shoes and clothing, and undergo blood analysis. Photo gallery by Timothy Carlson

Charlotte McShane was born in Scotland but now represents Australia, and she has indeed represented that country well. In 2013 at the ITU Grand Finals in London she captured the U23 title ahead of Canadian Ellen Pennock and Amelie Kretz.

The weekend featured races from four continents – a tough Challenge race in the Philippines, a middle distance contest in Australia, an XTERRA in South Africa and a cross triathlon in Lanzarote.

This is part two of our series on winter riding. As we transition in to Spring, how should your equipment change? We discuss the particulars of bike choice, tire choice, and other details.

A female jogger in Austin, TX was grabbed by an officer of the Austin PD who appeared to be on jaywalk patrol and the situation escalated very quickly from there.

We compiled a list of Pro triathletes and the coaches they trust. Sometimes of course there are additional coaches and helpers involved be we focused on the main persons.

Aussie Richie Cunningham is a great catch for the Timex team but it appears the feeling is mutual. Cunningham had a rough 2013 season with a road rage encounter, an injury and a sponsor circus act and he is not holding back.

A high-end bike shop near us was about to get a new Felt IA FRD ready for a consumer, but we managed to check it out before it was customized.

Pioneer is better known for home, car, and DJ audio systems, but the Japanese company is also getting in to cycling. Their system is revamped for 2014 and will be selling soon.

Cameron Brown is once again focused on Ironman New Zealand and this soft spoken Kiwi has virtually owned this race and taken the title there on 10 occasions. We had a few words with this great athlete.