The Crucible

With the accident of Sjaan Gerth on my mind, I found myself serendipitously coming across several quotes that struck a deep chord. For Sjaan, and for everyone else, I wanted to share them.

We Noticed: Diamondback, Zwift

This week we noticed a yummy version of the new Diamondback Podium, a new Zwift course, the Island House Tri, the Specialized Audax road shoes, and more

The Weekend Box May 10 2015

A U.S. breakthrough at the Chengdu World Cup, winners at Gulf Coast and Madrid, the full lineup of Bahrain Endurance Team, and a new coach for Verzbicas.

Dreitz, Ryf take Mallorca 70.3

Andreas Dreitz defended his crown with a sizzling bike split and Daniela Ryf dominated the women with a wire-to-wire performance to win Ironman 70.3 Mallorca.

Flying along with Davide Giardini

Davide Giardini has a passion for fast sports - swimming, skiing, kite surfing and most recently triathlon. At 70.3 Texas he surprised many with a superb sub 2 hour bike split.

A meteoric rise and very hard fall

Sjaan Gerth was the top amateur at 70.3 New Orleans in his 4th triathlon, but a terrible hit and run accident likely ended the endurance sport aspirations of this fast Canadian.

The new life of Brad Williams

Brad Williams left the military last summer and turned pro early this year. He talked to us about racing, training, marriage, the pro card, bike splits, rumor mongering and more.

2015 Wildflower long course

At the 33rd Wildflower long course triathlon Jesse Thomas won his 5th straight men’s title, and Heather Jackson fell 200 yards short of a 4-peat thanks to Liz Lyles sprint finish.

Don, Wurtele win in St. George

Tim Don ran down Brent McMahon to take the win at the 2015 Ironman 70.3 St. George. Heather Wurtele reeled in Meredith Kessler on the way to the women's title.

Lyles, Thomas take Wildflower

Jesse Thomas topped Matt Lieto for a record-extending Wildflower 5-peat; Liz Lyles passed Heather Jackson with 200 meters to go to dash her bid for a 4-peat.

2015 Wildflower pre race

The days before the 33rd Wildflower long course triathlon were filled with calm, chilled out triathletes and fans enjoying perfect sunny weather and a calm vibe at inland Monterey County.