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The new SRAM Red test rig

We just got our hands on a test bike with the 2013 SRAM Red group. But before we get into the test, here is a closer look at the Trek Madone SSL Project One with this highly anticipated group.

It’s now Ironman Cairns!

The popular Challenge Cairns race will be rebranded Ironman Cairns, according to World Triathlon Corporation. The rebranding will be effective this year, for the upcoming event scheduled for June 3, 2012.

Allen, Bucher take XTERRA Guam

Ben Allen outran Olivier Marceau and Renata Bucher blew the women’s field away to take the wins at the XTERRA Guam Championship Saturday.

Nikki Butterfield’s big break

Against an internationally acclaimed field, former professional cyclist Nikki Butterfield went for the kill with her ace and held on with a third-best run for a breakthrough $50,000 win at Abu Dhabi.

Team MK / SmartStop ride

We spent a few hours with Team Mountain Khakis / SmartStop and here is a gallery from that morning including a closer look at the Ridley team bikes.

Rasmus Henning’s Revival

After his stunning 7:52:36 performance winning Roth in 2010, Rasmus Henning has been bedeviled by mysterious cramps and contemplated retirement. His Abu Dhabi win revived his high expectations and Kona ambitions.

Introducing Brian Lamar

In just his third year as a pro, Brian Lamar has moved up the ITU point list and appears to become a prominent racer. Largely unnoticed in prior years, Brian won the Panama City Continental Cup.

Doug Casa on sudden death

Doug Casa is in charge of the Korey Stringer Institute at the University of Connecticut and knows quite a bit about sudden death in sport. We had a few words with Doug after the 2012 Team Timex Camp.

MVH, Kessler take Taupo “70.3”

Inclement weather at the signature early season Ironman, in New Zealand, caused the race to be delayed by a day, with its distance cut in half. Marino Vanhoenacker and Meredith Kessler adapted and prevailed.

2012 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

A $250,000 purse, a stellar international pro field plus 1,800 amateurs, a fascinating Middle Eastern venue and mild late winter temperatures mark Abu Dhabi as a highlight of the triathlon season. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson