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WTC gives $100,000 for Gulf relief

The World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) announced a $100,000 contribution to the oil spill relief effort in the Gulf of Mexico yesterday and the first $25,000 will go to the Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Speed Concept (2010) Geometry

The Speed Concept is Trek’s new triathlon superbike. How does it measure up, literally, in terms of geometry? Is this bike long and low, narrow and tall, and is it sufficiently adjustable?

For 2010 the majors are all in

Prior to this year, the major bike brands, in particular those selling more than $150 million a year, were asea in the tri market, because of ambivalence and indecisiveness. Now, they’re focused. But can they compete?

Descending

This popular tutorial on descending was first written in 2000 and has been reworked and updated for today.

Tragic death in Zipp family

On Saturday, June 5th while on the way to a wedding in Indianapolis, long time Zipp employee Jim Douglas lost his life when the bridal van he was traveling in was involved in a crash.

Roller Coaster Rev3

The 2nd Annual Rev3 Quassy featured a roller coaster bike ride for participants and real rollers coasters for spectators and family. A photo gallery by Jordan Rapp.

Lieto, Wellington take Kansas 70.3

Chris Lieto’s blazing bike trumped Andy Potts’ sizzling run by 24 seconds; Chrissie Wellington’s sizzling talent beat the women’s field by 16:40 at the K-Swiss Kansas 70.3.

Alexander and Carfrae run away with Rev3 Quassy

Craig Alexander broke Matt Reed’s 2009 course record – and his hopes of a $125,000 Rev3 sweep – as he ran to victory in Middlebury. Mirinda Carfrae erased a 7-minute deficit to out of T2 to repeat, and erase Julie Dibens’ hopes of a $125,000 bonus as well.

Brownlee returns on top at Madrid

Alistair Brownlee ran away from Courtney Atkinson at the ITU Dextro Energy WCS Madrid to take the win; and thus maintains his 2009 perfect streak despite months off due to injury.

McCormack and Giger win TriStar111 Germany

Aussie Chris Macca McCormack grabbed the win at the 2010 TriStar111 Germany with its 1k swim, 100k bike and 10k run distances. The women’s title in Worms, Germany went to Swiss Pro Michaela Giger.

Kriat, Tisseyre take Mooseman

Maksym Kriat of the Ukraine held off Graham O’Grady of New Zealand and Magali Tisseyre of Quebec, Canada edged Kate Major of Canada to win Mooseman 70.3 titles.

Spirig tops Madrid WCS

Nicola Spirig of Switzerland outsprinted newcomer Emma Charayron of France and Helen Jenkins of Great Britain to win the sizzling hot round three of the Dextro Energy World Championship Series race in Madrid, Spain.

DeBoom, Granger take Hawaii

Timothy DeBoom ran down Matt Lieto and Luke Bell to win the 2010 Rohto Ironman 70.3 Hawaii. Belinda Granger took the women’s title with a very solid performance all day.

Memories of Marc Surprenant

Triathlon’s first generation remember one of their own. Dave Scott, Scott Tinley, Paul Huddle, and many others tell their stories of their generation’s biggest personality.

Tri legend Marc Surprenant dies at 49

Irrepressible, talented and universally liked, Marc Surprenant passes at the age of 49. A light that burned bright and hot, he is remembered by the original stars of triathlon, of which he was one.

Open Water Secrets Revealed

Ask longtime top triathletes, 8 of 10 will tell you the low hanging improvement fruit is to be plucked in the swim. This Saturday, SoCal-based Slowtwitchers have a chance to improve their open water skills.

20th Cap Tex Tri

Austin’s Capitol of Texas Triathlon is honoring Memorial Day with gallons of sweat. Photo gallery by Timothy Carlson

The final Slice

As many Slowtwitchers know, I and the Slice I rode in the Tour of California time trial did not deliver each other safely to the finish line. Nevertheless, I did promise readers a recap of that Slice.

The photography of Timm Kölln

We recently noticed the very beautiful black and white images of German photographer Timm Kölln. With a passion for cycling and soccer, Kölln mostly shoots in black and white, but he of course also dabbles in color.

White, Snyder win Cap Tex Tri

Nathan White took the lead from James Bales at the 5 mile mark of the run and Sierra Snyder led wire-to-wire on a hot day in Austin to capture the 20th Cap Tex Triathlon.