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Cycling

Pillars of Speed, Part 2: Comfort, The Foundation

Your position on the bike is only as good as the length of time you can hold it for.

by Mat Steinmetz, December 11, 2024
Triathlon

The IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Taupo by the Numbers

Photo: IRONMAN I am finally here in Taupo for the 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Taupo, New Zealand. (It’s been a bit of a journey – Canada to Western…

Triathlon

Clash Daytona Hosts USAT Long Course Nationals

Tommy Doubleday and Renae Tadrowski take overall long-course titles after swim is cancelled

Triathlon

The Likely Scenarios for the IM Pro Series Finale

$1.7 million in Pro Series money comes down to a matter of seconds during 70.3 Worlds.

Triathlon

On the End of the Road in St. George

2025 will see the final edition of IRONMAN racing in St. George.

Triathlon

Destination IRONMAN (and IRONMAN 70.3) Western Australia: Part 2 – Play Time Down Under

We continue our Western Australia travel series, this time closer to home in Busselton, with everything from wrestling kangaroos to spectacular wineries.

Triathlon

Canyon Launches Speedmax Vanquish Models

The CFR and CF SLX now have HED wheel options for U.S. customers.

Industry

The Difference Custom Fitting Provides

A lesson from sports outside of triathlon — and why we need to come back to fit coming first.

News

Part One: Unlocking Speed on the Bike

When I present on time trial (TT) bike fitting, I always start with a simple question: “If I gave you a hat or visor to run in that would save…

Cycling

The All New Wahoo ELEMNT ACE

Go big or go home. And in Wahoo’s case, they’ve gone biggest with their latest bike computer.

Triathlon

Moms Make History at Ultraman World Championship as Jen Annett and Michelle Vesterby Finish 1st and 2nd

With a total distance of 320 miles (515 km), the Ultraman World Championship takes long-distance racing to the next level. The first race took place in 1983 on The event…

Triathlon

Photo Gallery: IRONMAN 70.3 Western Australia

We recap the race day in Busselton in words and pictures

Triathlon

Gregory Barnaby Surges To Top of IRONMAN Pro Series With Win in Western Australia; Marta Sanchez Nails the Women’s Title in Bussleton

A first IRONMAN win moves Barnaby to the top of the Pro Series standings, while Sanchez continues her dream season with a big win down under

Cycling

New Tech: 3DWearable Motion Tracking

Audio feedback for reinforcing your most efficient motion

News

Marc Dubrick Has a Fast Bike, but That’s Not the Only Reason We’ll See Lots of Him at the Last Two Ironman Pro Series Races

It might be his first trip to Australia, but the upbeat American certainly appears in the right frame of mind (and fitness) to be able to excel at the final…

Triathlon

Grace Thek’s Journey from NCAA XC Champ to IRONMAN 70.3 Success

We catch up with the Aussie pro as she rounds out her season with the final two IRONMAN Pro Series races

Triathlon

Can Gregory Barnaby Win the IRONMAN Pro Series? Meet the Italian Contender

We talk about his season, his bike set-up, and more.

Triathlon

Defending Champions Knibb, Bogen Headline 70.3 Worlds Start Lists

The fields are set for the final race in the IM Pro Series.

Triathlon

Destination IRONMAN (and IRONMAN 70.3) Western Australia: Part 1

Here’s why you’ll want to add Busselton, Western Australia, to your race-cation bucket list

News

Things We Noticed from Ironman Cozumel (Including the Official Word on Marten Van Riel’s Crash)

Last week we previewed T100 world champion Marten Van Riel’s first go at the full-distance and, in the end, the Belgian star’s performance turned out to be the big news…

News

Aero Evolution: Kona Pro Bike Positions

Everything — from position to equipment to bottle set-ups — has evolved.

Cycling

Dimond Bikes Continues to Press Forward

I was at Ironman Arizona last weekend and was able to get caught up with a long time friend, TJ Tollakson, at the expo. It’s been a couple of years…

News

Getting Started with Velocity: The Data Geek’s Indoor Training Platform

As time continues its relentless march forward, daylight is in ever shorter supply here in the Northern Hemisphere. At Slowtwitch’s Tundra Division outpost, we’re at a whole whopping 9.5 hours…

Triathlon

Original Wildflower Back On the Schedule

More than a race, it’s a cultural institution.

Triathlon

Alistair Brownlee Calls it a Career

Two-time Olympic gold medalist announces retirement from professional racing.

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