In this Weekend Box we cover beautiful images by Ali Engin, a Sprint Tri in New Zealand won by Cam Brown, and lavish media attention for Frederik Van Lierde in Belgium.

Some of Timothy Carlson’s favorite rants, soliloquies, meditations and one liners to be found in blogs, newspapers, magazines and online comments directed at triathlon in 2013.

Francis Mourey from France stormed to the win at the Namur World Cup and held off Belgians Klaas Vantornout, Niels Albert and Sven Nys on their soggy home turf.

American Katie Compton prevented the comeback of Marianne Vos at the Namur Word Cup cyclocross event and here is a gallery by Tom Prenen.

We review a unique shoe from Altra, the Provision 1.5. It has two things that seem to elude many brands – zero heel-toe drop and stability features.

Hot on the heels of the October 31st news that WTC added the Challenge Kraichgau race to its portfolio, the 8 mayors of the communities touched by this popular Germany triathlon have decided to partner with Challenge Family moving forward.

In this Weekend Box we feature a talented young swimmer in Estonia, Santa themed runs gaining popularity and a cool new shop in Arizona.

We looked closer at the Culprit Croz Blade of Jordan Jones. The Golden Colorado based Pro initially had it built with rim brakes but switched to disc brakes recently.

We examine bicycle crank arm length and the way it influences gear ratio. Should your chainring and cassette sizes change along with your crank length? Let’s find out.

Tall headset top caps are my great while whales. I don’t want to eliminate them, just cut them down to size. John Cobb to the rescue.

We review a pair of carbon wheels from Vision Tech, the 55 front and 81 rear. We tested the tubular version, but they are also available as carbon clinchers.

The Challenge Family surrendered twice to takeovers of their licensed races by World Triathlon Corporation, but this time in Germany it was different – Challenge stood its ground.

While Boulder is subject to regular bouts of ice and snow cycled in with rejuvenating days of sunshine and mild temperatures from fall into spring, triathlon training must go on. Photo gallery by Timothy Carlson.

Triathletes discovered Hokas, but are still wondering: Bondi or Stinson? Here’s a comparison of the two.

This week we bring you the wedding of celebrated triathletes in Colorado, a 70.3 race Down Under, a resolution of a PR disaster, and an executive shakeup at Competitor Group.

Today we kick off our annual 100 runs in 100 days challenge. It is a long virtual camp with the intent of helping you to elevate your run fitness. So come on in and take on this challenge.

We review two 2014 helmets from Giro, the Aeon and Air Attack Shield. Both are available in super bright Highlight Yellow for increased visibility.

Kiwi cyclocross champion Alexander Revell is known in Belgium for his mustache and many simply call him “de snor” – Flemish for mustache. Now meet de snor.

This week we noticed the unique Engadin SwimRun event, the Chasing the Ghost movie, the 33-26 Charity: Water ride and stunning quadcopter acrobatics.

Last week The Running Event took place in Austin, Texas and here are some images from this running specific trade show. There were also some related events.

In 2012 Dan Stubleski was the top age grouper at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Las Vegas but he was pretty much an unknown. Since then the Michigan native has shown that the Vegas result wasn’t a fluke.

We take a quick look at a new product that combines light and sound technologies in an effort to make cyclists seen and heard in traffic. It’s called the ORP.

World Champion Sven Nys won the Vlaamse Druivencross for the 4th straight time and held off Lars van der Haar and Kevin Pauwels in an exciting race.

American Katie Compton conquered the 2013 Vlaamse Druivencross course and came away with a narrow win. Sanne Cant grabbed the runner-up spot.