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Mike Teunissen’s Giant TCX

Mike Teunissen managed to snag a third World Championship title for powerful Dutch Cycling Federation and we looked closer at his Giant TCX Advanced SL.

Rouault, Corbridge win Geelong Sprint

Gregory Rouault of France and Sophie Corbridge of New Zealand win the Geelong Sprint Triathlon ITU Oceania Cup; Australians McPherson, Siddal win Geelong Olympic distance race.

Kemp, Hauschildt top Geelong

Chris Kemp outpaced Luke Bell to win the 2013 Urban Hotels Geelong Long Course Triathlon. 2011 Ironman 70.3 World Champion Melissa Hauschildt narrowly avoided being run down by Emma Moffatt for the women’s title.

Aero seatpost light mount

We show you how to make a tail light mount for your aero seatpost equipped bicycle. They’re relatively easy to make and can fit any bike on the market.

Can RD’s Impact SCD in Tri?

Considering all the available best medical evidence, some say if you die in the swim, you’re an unfortunate but acceptably rare, and probably unavoidable, statistic. Can a race director move those odds?

It is on in Geelong

The Geelong Multisport Festival is taking place this weekend in Australia, and in addition to the long course and sprint triathlon events, the USM folks offer a variety of other activities including but not limited to speed golf.

Jonathan Page’s Fuji Altamira

2013 US Cyclocross Champ Jonathan Page showed up for the UCI Worlds in Louisville aboard an Altamira CX 1.0 of his new sponsor Fuji, and we took a look.

Israel’s rising pro Ironwoman

Nina Pekerman emigrated to Israel at 17, became a 5-time Olympic distance national champion, then found her strength at the Ironman distance. Israel’s only pro Ironman is also building “A Bridge To Dreams.”

Safe in the Water

If cardiac arrest is the proximate cause of our sport’s drownings, what triggers cardiac arrest precisely when our athletes are in the swim leg of a triathlon? Are these behaviors over which you have control?

Blackburn Scorch light review

We review the newest light offering from Blackburn Design. While more known for their small lights powered by disposable batteries, Blackburn is venturing into brighter territory.

Exit the Swim Alive

Part 1 of a 4-part series on how to reduce sudden cardiac death on triathlon, in particular during the swim leg. How effective is cardiac testing at predicting cardiac arrest? What can you reasonably do?

What Hoka Means

Yes, the name Hoka One One means something in Maori. But that’s not the question. What does this shoe mean? For the future of running? It means a fundamental change in the way you consider shoes.

M. Van der Poel’s Zannata

Mathieu Van der Poel has been dominating the Junior category all season, and his win at the UCI Cross Worlds on his Zannata Z46 Cross was equally emphatic.

Katerina Nash’s Orbea Terra

Czech rider Katerina Nash narrowly missed the podium in Louisville and we look closer here at her Shimano quipped Team LUNA Chix Orbea Terra bike.

Life of an Israeli triathlete

Tom Marmarelli is 25, and won the 2012 Full Israman. He served in the Army and now he studies computer science, coaches triathletes and offers insights into the unique world of the Israeli triathlete.

Maik Twelsiek Goes Clockwise

Top pro triathlete Maik Twelsiek decided to try something which, for pros, is novel and rare: He got fit first, found the equipment that worked for him, before seeking a contract. Here’s how it went.

Aerobar accessory How-To

We show you how to make a 31.8mm diameter accessory mount for your aerobars. It works well for handlebar-mounted lights, cameras, computers, and GPS units.

Marianne Vos’ Giant TCX

Marianne Vos is 2013 UCI Elite Cyclocross World Champion and this fast Dutch Pro is virtually untouchable when it really matters. We look closer at her Giant TCX Advanced SL.

Galindez, Wurtele top Panama 70.3

Forty-one year old Oscar Galindez of Argentina posted the best bike split and run against a talented field and Heather Wurtele of Canada used a race-fastest bike split and 2nd-best run to win Ironman 70.3 Panama.

Louisville 2013 – Junior / U23

Dutch athletes Mathieu Van Der Poel and Mike Teunissen stormed to wins in the Junior and U23 category at the UCI Cyclocross World in Louisville, KY and here are images from these events.

Vidal, McIlroy win Kinloch Sprint

Laurent Vidal of France edged Ryan Sissons of New Zealand by 14 seconds and Kate McIlroy beat fellow New Zealander Sophie Corbridge by 2:51 at the Kinloch ITU Sprint Triathlon Oceania Cup.