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Challenge Bahrain – $500,000

The Challenge Family announced a new half distance race in Bahrain with a very impressive $500,000 prize purse for Pros – eclipsing money offered at all other races of that distance by a massive margin.

The one and only Nils Nilsen

Nils Nilsen is one of the finest shooters in triathlon and he is also a super nice guy who is highly respected by other industry folks and media people alike.

Bike splits at Challenge Roth

We looked closer at the fastest bike splits of triathletes at Challenge Roth over the years compared to those who rode the 112 miles as part of a relay.

2014 Spy Belgian Waffle Ride

The Spy Belgian Waffle Ride is a tough event in SoCal that challenges even seasoned Pros with a distance of 134.5 miles and 10,276 feet of elevation gain.

The Self-Coached Athlete’s Toolbox

Lowes motto is “Let’s build something together.” The Slowtwitch DIY training expert, Gloria Liu, is back with how to be your own coach. With Gloria’s tips, let’s build some fitness together.

State of Tri Finale

In our final installment on the “state of tri” we see that youth us up in the U.S., the adult market is flat, as many in industry can attest, but triathlon around the world is booming like never before.

The Weekend Box May 4 2014

Reports from exciting races in California, Busselton and Port Mac Australia, St. Croix and much more can be found in The Weekend Box of May 4th 2014.

2014 Wildflower long course

Lake San Antonio was almost empty thanks to the drought; still Tri-California held another Wildflower so Jesse Thomas could four-peat and Heather Jackson three-peat.

Frodeno, Kessler rule St. George

Jan Frodeno ran down defending champion Brent McMahon to win Ironman 70.3 St. George. Meredith Kessler pulled away from Jodie Swallow to defend her title in Utah.

Calm before the storm

On the eve of the 32nd Wildflower long course, the day is filled with meetings, some PR appearances, telling tall tales at meals, a kids race, thinking about tomorrow.

Why dry Lake San Antonio?

Triathletes arriving at Lake San Antonio for the 32nd Wildflower Triathlon were met by a shocking sight – a yawning, empty pit of sand and a few green reeds. Wildflower race director Terry Davis explains.

The cloud of a doping past

Hector Guerra Garcia and Antonio Colom Mas are likely the fastest cyclists in triathlon right now, but a cloud of a doping past hangs over their heads and also those of other previously convicted dopers.

Speed Concept brake tips

We give you a step-by-step guide on how to properly service rear brakes on the Trek Speed Concept triathlon bike, including a few pro tips and tricks.

How to Analyze a Power File

80 percent of Slowtwitchers report they own a power meter. Half of the remaining 20 percent say they’re going to get one. So, you’re in. But do you know how to analyze your power file?

Stacked pro field at St. George

The $75,000 prize purse and 1,500 points toward Ironman 70.3 qualification has attracted a stellar field at St. George 70.3, but classics like St. Croix and Wildflower also have strong elite fields.

USA Triathlon

This is the second installment in a series on the State of Triathlon in America. An entire series chapter just on this organization is warranted because its health is so critical to triathlon.

We Noticed: Grounds & …

This week we noticed the Grounds & Hounds coffee, an aero Specialized handlebar, a Panache trisuit, the Oakley Tincan shades, and much more.

The Weekend Box Apr 27 2014

The Weekend Box brings you a fantastic comeback at Fuerteventura, the XTERRA Asia-Pacific champs in Australia, a course record in St. Petersburg and more.

Gomez rules at Cape Town

Javier Gomez outduels Jonathan Brownlee for the second consecutive time, maintaining his perfect record in the 2014 World Triathlon Series by a 19 seconds margin of victory in Cape Town South Africa.

XTERRA Asia-Pacific Champs

Dan Hugo and Flora Duffy took the top podium spots at the $50,000 XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championships in Callala Beach, Australia, and here are images from the day.

Stimpson wins Cape Town WTS

With 2014 World Champion Non Stanford still out with a leg injury. fellow Brit Jodie Stimpson took charge at Cape Town with her 2nd straight WTS win; Gwen Jorgensen runs a scorching 32:46 to take 3rd