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Articles by Jordan Rapp

Peak Performance Reviewed

The first of three reviews of Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness's new book, "Peak Performance" crowdsourced from our user forum. Here Dan Kennison, founder of Premier Bike, brings his perspective as an entrepreneur and amateur athlete to bear. Also includes an intro to the book and the three reviewers.

Jonathan Noon and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Shoes

Jonathan Noon is San Diego-based triathlete and coach who's also a remarkably talented artist. He's merged his passion for sport and art through custom painting of cycling shoes, including, most recently, a very special pair for two-time IRONMAN World Champion Jan Frodeno.

Use of the Altium i10 for Intermittent Hypoxic Training

Long-time altitude resident and Slowtwitch Winter Sports Editor Jon Schafer and I put the Altium i10 through its paces to see what we could - and could not - learn about the promises it makes about Intermittent Hypoxic Training (IHT) and how well it delivers on them.

Your Seat’s Too Low? Good For You

Without question, the unofficial motto of the Slowtwitch forums is, "Your seat's too high." While this has become a bit of an inside joke, there's a fundamental truth in this quip that's worth discussing further.

Bragi Dash: How Much Can a Pair of Headphones Do?

Bragi's Dash occupies an interesting niche in the market. It takes a whole bunch of things people use - activity tracker, music player, Bluetooth headset - and wraps them all together in a totally waterproof package that you can control with a dizzying array of physical gestures and touch controls.

Scott Cadence Plus: Aero Road Done Right

Scott's new Cadence Plus helmet proves that an aero road helmet doesn't have to be a compromise. It can be lighter, more comfortable, and just as aero as a dedicated TT helmet. This is easily the best road helmet I've ever used.