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Articles by Herbert Krabel

Introducing Balazs Csoke

Balázs Csőke is a young Hungarian Pro who is currently getting ready for the Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas. He is already in Texas and had a few words with slowtwitch about his goals and plans in general.

ITU Monterrey to Brendan Sexton

Aussie Brendan Sexton stormed to the win at the 2011 Monterrey ITU World Cup and held of French Pro Frederic Belaubre and American Hunter Kemper. After a runner-up spot in Mooloolaba, Sexton now stepped up to the very top spot.

Haskins wins in Monterrey

Sarah Haskins broke away on the bike and held on during the run to take the win at the ITU World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico. Ai Ueda takes second place and Anne Haug 3rd.

Kienle, Stimpson in Buschhuetten

Sebastian Kienle showed that he isn't just a strong cyclist with his win at the 25th edition of the Buschhuetten Triathlon and Brit Jodie Stimpson bested all the Germans to take the women's title.

Berkel and Lawn in Busso

Tim Berkel took the win at 70.3 Busselton just 6 days after finishing second to Joe Gambles at 70.3 Port Macquarie. Jo Lawn had won the women's race in Port Macquarie and added another fine win to her impressive resume.

From the UCI with love

Imagine the surprise when the general mailbox of a brand contains an email from the UCI with the note that one of their products is illegal. That happened to Bont Cycling and we had a few words with their CEO Steven Nemeth.

Wildflower man Jesse Thomas

Jesse Thomas surprised quite a few folks with his recent win at the 2011 Avia Wildflower triathlon and to some degree he also surprised himself. Slowtwitch had a few words with the fast running triathlete.

A closer look at Rafael

We recently visited Rafael Hoffleit in Germany to look closer at his bikes and understand a bit more about this designer whose bikes are hand crafted in Germany.

In camp with Daniel Unger

2007 ITU World Champion Daniel Unger just concluded his training camp in Cervia, Italy and is now ready for the World Cup race in Mexico.

Jordan Rapp’s Specialized Shiv

Jordan Rapp built up his Specialized Shiv just before the 2011 Avia Wildlower Triathlon and we had a closer look at his setup. As a bonus, Jordan also did a video walk-through.