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New Dura Ace Di2 Tech

We look at a few of the new details and features of 11-speed Shimano Dura Ace 9070 Di2. Can Ultegra be converted to 11? What is the best triathlon setup? For more, read on.

The SRAM Red 22 test bike

While at Sea Otter we had the chance to ride a SRAM Red 22 equipped Specialized S-Works Roubaix with the new SRAM Red hydraulic disc brakes and here are some impressions.

2013 Sea Otter Classic – day 2

We spent another day at the Sea Otter Classic and checked out SRAM Short Track event, rode the SRAM Red 22 and perused an endless amount of exhibitor booths.

Jorgensen strikes in San Diego

American Gwen Jorgensen came from behind after the bike segment to grab the win at the 2013 ITU World Triathlon Series event in San Diego, 4 seconds ahead of Brit Non Stanford and Aussie Emma Moffatt.

Sarah Groff’s path to self-belief

Sarah Groff missed making the 2008 U.S. women’s Olympic Triathlon team by a minute; she missed a medal at the London Games by seconds – now the indomitable New Hampshire woman is focused on Rio.

The Alchemy Arion

At Sea Otter we took a closer look at the Alchemy Arion, an aero road bike that won the best carbon construction award at the North American Handmade Bike Show.

Rim Widths 2013

We update our rim width database for the 2013 model year. Who went wide? Who stayed narrow? We also include several new manufacturers in our updated chart.

A day at Giro Sport Design

On our way to the 2013 Sea Otter Classic festival we stopped by the Giro Sport Design group to meet some of the staff and see how stuff gets developed.

Pedaler’s Fork

If cycling, health, good food, good coffee, and a sense of style sounds appealing, you’ll hit the mother lode at Pedaler’s Fork. It’s a farm-to-table restaurant, a coffee roaster, and a Moots concept store.

Saucony Kinvara 3 and TR

We review two 2013 model shoes from Saucony; the road-minded Kinvara 3 and the trail-worthy Kinvara TR. Both are lightweight, low ramp, and neutral in design.

The rebirth of the Cervelo P3

The king is dead, long live the king. The Cervelo P3 alone eclipsed all other brands in the 2012 Kona bike count, but it was indeed time for Cervelo to move on and here is the new P3.

Up close with Aileen Reid

Aileen Reid is one of the premier women on the ITU circuit, but perhaps you know her better as Aileen Morrison. After last year’s Grand Finale Aileen got married and now Reid is on the back of her Irish tri-suit.

My Response? Lace up

My conclusions are not offered as a guide, rather that sometimes it’s comforting to know others are thinking as you do; and sometimes (not always!) a thought shared is a thought worth hearing.

The new path of Joe Maloy

Two years ago Joe Maloy waited tables and raced out of Philly, now he is with the Paulo Sousa Triathlon Squad in Poway, CA and just earned a podium spot at the Nautica South Beach Triathlon. He also had to make good on a promise.

SRAM Goes Big for 2013

SRAM called in an assist from its daughter brands; Zipp and Avid went all in to leverage the brain trust toward more cogs, disk brakes, hydraulics, and solutions for dirt, road, and everything in between.

Getting to know Svenja Bazlen

German Olympian Svenja Bazlen recently got her feet wet at the 70.3 distance and liked what she experienced. It of course helped that she finished second at that San Juan event, but what is next for this fast German?

Major, Jackson win Leadman 125

Jozsef Major topped Rob Lea by 3:12 and Christina Jackson edged Hillary Biscay by 2:50 to win the men’s and women’s overall titles at the Leadman Tri Epic 125 Sunday in Tempe, Arizona

Fisher, Ueda take 2013 Ishigaki

Australian Ryan Fisher topped Ireland’s Bryan Keane and fellow Australian Dan Wilson to win the Ishigaki Triathlon World Cup Sunday. Japan’s Ai Ueda led a Japanese sweep of the women’s podium.

Schildknecht, Donavan win IM SA

Ronnie Schildknecht of Switzerland won his 8th Ironman title with an 8:11:24 finish and Vermont mother of three Jessie Donavan won her 3rd Ironman title by 6:02 over Jodie Swallow at Ironman South Africa.

Middaugh, Paterson top XTERRA

Josiah Middaugh of Vail, Colorado topped Conrad Stoltz of South Africa and Lesley Paterson of Scotland was 4th overall and dominated the women’s field at the XTERRA West Championship at Lake Las Vegas.

Colorado tops overall teams

Colorado won their 4th straight USA Triathlon Collegiate Nationals overall team and men’s team awards; California-Berkeley won the women’s team award and the Elite Triathlon Academy won the Mixed Team relay.