Industry athlete Cid Cardoso Jr
Cid Cardoso Jr is the owner, founder and president of Inside Out Sports and in addition to raising a family has raced over 20 Ironman races to date. The Brazilian born North Carolina resident is also a fantastic trail runner. 7.03.08
Cid Cardoso Jr is the owner, founder and president of Inside Out Sports and in addition to raising a family has raced over 20 Ironman races to date. The Brazilian born North Carolina resident is also a fantastic trail runner. 7.03.08
Meet Rebekah Keat
Rebekah Keat's win at Ironman Australia in 2007 was a bittersweet redemption for the Aussie triathlete who is currently still entangled in a lawsuit with a supplement manufacturer. We had a few words with her as she is getting ready for the Quelle Challenge Roth. 6.30.08
Rebekah Keat's win at Ironman Australia in 2007 was a bittersweet redemption for the Aussie triathlete who is currently still entangled in a lawsuit with a supplement manufacturer. We had a few words with her as she is getting ready for the Quelle Challenge Roth. 6.30.08
Normann Stadler partners with Scott USA
Rumors have been flying around the internet for several days now and today Scott USA confirmed that they signed the 2 x Ironman World Champion Normann Stadler to race on their bikes and ride and run in their shoes. 6.30.08
Rumors have been flying around the internet for several days now and today Scott USA confirmed that they signed the 2 x Ironman World Champion Normann Stadler to race on their bikes and ride and run in their shoes. 6.30.08
Griffin and Carfrae rule Buffalo Springs 70.3
Leon Griffin won the 2008 Ironman 70.3 Buffalo Springs event but had to run down long leading US ITU pro Tim O'Donnell. The women's race was won by Mirinda Carfrae who had her hands full with Joanna Zeiger and Joanna Lawn. 6.29.08
Leon Griffin won the 2008 Ironman 70.3 Buffalo Springs event but had to run down long leading US ITU pro Tim O'Donnell. The women's race was won by Mirinda Carfrae who had her hands full with Joanna Zeiger and Joanna Lawn. 6.29.08
Introducing Patrick Vernay
Patrick Vernay has 5 Ironman titles to his name and has cracked the top 10 in Hawaii twice now. That is a pretty impressive achievement for someone who has to juggle pro racing, a family and a part time teaching job. 6.28.08
Patrick Vernay has 5 Ironman titles to his name and has cracked the top 10 in Hawaii twice now. That is a pretty impressive achievement for someone who has to juggle pro racing, a family and a part time teaching job. 6.28.08
From Junkie to Ironman
In 2001, German triathlete Andreas Niedrig finished second at Ironman Roth and seventh at Ironman Hawaii among many other results. Very few people though know that he was a serious heroin junkie before finding life and triathlon. 6.26.08
In 2001, German triathlete Andreas Niedrig finished second at Ironman Roth and seventh at Ironman Hawaii among many other results. Very few people though know that he was a serious heroin junkie before finding life and triathlon. 6.26.08
Flying Kiwi - Terenzo Bozzone
Terenzo Bozzone beat an impressive field at Ironman 70.3 Kansas and has looked very strong so far this year. Fueled perhaps by his disappointment of not making the Kiwi Olympic Team, he now seems tough to beat. 6.25.08
Terenzo Bozzone beat an impressive field at Ironman 70.3 Kansas and has looked very strong so far this year. Fueled perhaps by his disappointment of not making the Kiwi Olympic Team, he now seems tough to beat. 6.25.08
What are they riding now?
It isn't quite like musical chairs, but pro triathletes do change their rides here and there. Some of these changes may catch you by surprise and we have thus decided to update you in terms of what the pros are riding. Here are some of the changes we are aware of at this time. 6.25.08
It isn't quite like musical chairs, but pro triathletes do change their rides here and there. Some of these changes may catch you by surprise and we have thus decided to update you in terms of what the pros are riding. Here are some of the changes we are aware of at this time. 6.25.08
Zamora Perez and Dogana conquer Ironman France
Marcel Zamora Perez (ESP) won the 2008 Ironman France thanks in part to a fantastic 2:45:21 run split. Martina Dogana (ITA) set a new course record as she took the women's title. 6.22.08
Marcel Zamora Perez (ESP) won the 2008 Ironman France thanks in part to a fantastic 2:45:21 run split. Martina Dogana (ITA) set a new course record as she took the women's title. 6.22.08
McKenzie and Imaizumi win 2008 Ironman Japan
Luke McKenzie (AUS) was victorious at the 2008 Ironman Japan in a course record time of 8:29:11 and can now add an Ironman title to his rapidly growing resume. Naomi Imaizumi (JAP) repeated in her home country as the winner in the women's race. 6.22.08
Luke McKenzie (AUS) was victorious at the 2008 Ironman Japan in a course record time of 8:29:11 and can now add an Ironman title to his rapidly growing resume. Naomi Imaizumi (JAP) repeated in her home country as the winner in the women's race. 6.22.08
Henning and Snowsill cash in at Hy-Vee, Kemper and Haskins nab Olympic spots
Rasmus Henning (DEN) repeated his victory at the Hy-Vee ITU World Cup and earned himself another big paycheck. Emma Snowsill (AUS) convincingly won the women's race. Hunter Kemper and Sarah Haskins grabbed the final US Olympic spots with their 6th place finishes. 6.22.08
Rasmus Henning (DEN) repeated his victory at the Hy-Vee ITU World Cup and earned himself another big paycheck. Emma Snowsill (AUS) convincingly won the women's race. Hunter Kemper and Sarah Haskins grabbed the final US Olympic spots with their 6th place finishes. 6.22.08
Canadians sweep 2008 Ironman Coeur D'Alene
Tom Evans (CAN) won the 2008 Ironman Coeur D'Alene with a solid performance throughout the day. The women's race was easily won by Heather Wurtele (CAN) who outdistanced her closest competitor by over 10 minutes. 6.22.08
Tom Evans (CAN) won the 2008 Ironman Coeur D'Alene with a solid performance throughout the day. The women's race was easily won by Heather Wurtele (CAN) who outdistanced her closest competitor by over 10 minutes. 6.22.08
Scot power - Fraser Cartmell
Fraser Cartmell has now repeated his victory at Ironman 70.3 UK and appears eager to add a few other podium finishes to his growing resume. Slowtwitch sat down with the Scottish talent to find out more about his thoughts on training, racing, nutrition and more. 6.19.08
Fraser Cartmell has now repeated his victory at Ironman 70.3 UK and appears eager to add a few other podium finishes to his growing resume. Slowtwitch sat down with the Scottish talent to find out more about his thoughts on training, racing, nutrition and more. 6.19.08
Des Moines ITU World Cup to be a triathlon after all
Contrary to speculations, the ITU Des Moines World Cup will be a swim-bike-run event and should thus remain the final qualifier for the U.S. Olympic Team, race organizers announced earlier today. 6.18.08
Contrary to speculations, the ITU Des Moines World Cup will be a swim-bike-run event and should thus remain the final qualifier for the U.S. Olympic Team, race organizers announced earlier today. 6.18.08
Rising star - Paul Ambrose
Paul Ambrose is a rising star in triathlon and despite his swimming background has become a very strong cyclist. He recently proved at 70.3 California that he can put it all together when only Andy Potts and Craig Alexander were able to beat him. 6.17.08
Paul Ambrose is a rising star in triathlon and despite his swimming background has become a very strong cyclist. He recently proved at 70.3 California that he can put it all together when only Andy Potts and Craig Alexander were able to beat him. 6.17.08
Bombs away
Several German newspapers have reported that a German man, with some connection to triathlon, was arrested last week at the airport in Verona, Italy, facing charges arising from making terrorist-sounding threats in order to delay his flight. 6.16.08
Several German newspapers have reported that a German man, with some connection to triathlon, was arrested last week at the airport in Verona, Italy, facing charges arising from making terrorist-sounding threats in order to delay his flight. 6.16.08
Bozzone and McGlone win 70.3 Kansas
Terenzo Bozzone topped a fantastic bike split with the fastest run of the day to win the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Craig Alexander and Leon Griffin rounded out the podium. Sam McGlone won the women's race after chasing Joanna Lawn for most of the run. Lawn held on to second and Linsey Corbin finished third. 6.15.08
Terenzo Bozzone topped a fantastic bike split with the fastest run of the day to win the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Craig Alexander and Leon Griffin rounded out the podium. Sam McGlone won the women's race after chasing Joanna Lawn for most of the run. Lawn held on to second and Linsey Corbin finished third. 6.15.08
Cartmell and Comerford rule 70.3 UK
Fraser Cartmell won the 2008 Ironman 70.3 UK and narrowly held off fellow Brit Steven Bayliss. Aussie Luke Bell finished third. In the women's race, Bella Comerford added another win to her resume. Julie Dibens took the runner-up spot and age grouper Sara Sig Moeller snuck into third place. 6.15.08
Fraser Cartmell won the 2008 Ironman 70.3 UK and narrowly held off fellow Brit Steven Bayliss. Aussie Luke Bell finished third. In the women's race, Bella Comerford added another win to her resume. Julie Dibens took the runner-up spot and age grouper Sara Sig Moeller snuck into third place. 6.15.08
Introducing Jan Frodeno
Jan Frodeno is the current German triathlon champion but he did not start at the recent 2008 ITU World Championships to concentrate fully on his Olympic quest. He has been on the podium in World Cups before, but doing that in Beijing would be sweeter. 6.10.08
Jan Frodeno is the current German triathlon champion but he did not start at the recent 2008 ITU World Championships to concentrate fully on his Olympic quest. He has been on the podium in World Cups before, but doing that in Beijing would be sweeter. 6.10.08
Gomez confirms and Tucker surprises at ITU Elite Worlds
Javier Gomez (ESP) won the 2008 ITU Elite Triathlon World Championships and confirmed that he will be the man to beat in Beijing this summer. The Elite women's race was surprisingly won by Helen Tucker (GBR) who out-sprinted Sarah Haskins (USA) just before the finish line. 6.09.08
Javier Gomez (ESP) won the 2008 ITU Elite Triathlon World Championships and confirmed that he will be the man to beat in Beijing this summer. The Elite women's race was surprisingly won by Helen Tucker (GBR) who out-sprinted Sarah Haskins (USA) just before the finish line. 6.09.08
Continued Coverage of the 2008 Tour de France
Jay Prasuhn checks in with more of the latest tech from the 2008 Tour de France. Pictures of new saddles from Fizik, the new Giant TT bike, and more as we report live from the Continent. 7.04.08
Jay Prasuhn checks in with more of the latest tech from the 2008 Tour de France. Pictures of new saddles from Fizik, the new Giant TT bike, and more as we report live from the Continent. 7.04.08
Slowtwitch.com at the Tour de France
Absent the shackles of an office and desk, I opted to grab the laptop and camera, hit the road and make a visit to France to catch the start of the Tour de France, with the debut, a road stage instead of a prologue, taking place Saturday in the Brittany coast town of Brest. My mission while here: cruise the team trucks, take a look for prototypes, debuts and other soon-to-hit-the-market goods. 7.03.08
Absent the shackles of an office and desk, I opted to grab the laptop and camera, hit the road and make a visit to France to catch the start of the Tour de France, with the debut, a road stage instead of a prologue, taking place Saturday in the Brittany coast town of Brest. My mission while here: cruise the team trucks, take a look for prototypes, debuts and other soon-to-hit-the-market goods. 7.03.08
Water cooler fantasy league hits pro cycling
We don't have Brett Favre and Tiki Barber to play on our fantasy football teams anymore. But we do have Christophe Moreau and George Hincapie. Announcing the first, or at least the best, and certainly the biggest, fantasy TdF pool. 7.02.08
We don't have Brett Favre and Tiki Barber to play on our fantasy football teams anymore. But we do have Christophe Moreau and George Hincapie. Announcing the first, or at least the best, and certainly the biggest, fantasy TdF pool. 7.02.08
Black Gold: Aquaman's CellGold Wetsuit
Aquaman's new Cell Gold wetsuit mixes classic Aquaman features with a new rubber from Yamamoto. We put the suit to the test, trying to discover if the folks at Aquaman were able to put the midas touch on what Aquaman USA’s Emmanuel Millet’s calls their “cadillac” suit. 6.30.08
Aquaman's new Cell Gold wetsuit mixes classic Aquaman features with a new rubber from Yamamoto. We put the suit to the test, trying to discover if the folks at Aquaman were able to put the midas touch on what Aquaman USA’s Emmanuel Millet’s calls their “cadillac” suit. 6.30.08
Wetsuit Rubber: A User's Guide
A follow up to Dan Empfield's primer on the rubber used in triathlon wetsuits. A useful guide as we embark on tests of several of the newest wetsuits to hit the market. 6.29.08
A follow up to Dan Empfield's primer on the rubber used in triathlon wetsuits. A useful guide as we embark on tests of several of the newest wetsuits to hit the market. 6.29.08
Contact points
Welcome to a new series: Why you're not comfortable. If you're not comfortable speaking in front of crowds, sorry, we're not addressing that here. But if you're not comfortable on your bike, read on. That's our topic. We're starting with "contact points." 6.28.08
Welcome to a new series: Why you're not comfortable. If you're not comfortable speaking in front of crowds, sorry, we're not addressing that here. But if you're not comfortable on your bike, read on. That's our topic. We're starting with "contact points." 6.28.08
At the cash register: 2008 a good vintage?
As the first half of this year draws to a close, is this a good or bad year for tri-specific retailers? We took the temp of some of America's best, asking them this question, and parsing their answers for a good look inside. 6.28.08
As the first half of this year draws to a close, is this a good or bad year for tri-specific retailers? We took the temp of some of America's best, asking them this question, and parsing their answers for a good look inside. 6.28.08
Those lazy hazy crazy days of Summer
Nat King Cole didn't sing about this kind of Summer. You know you've got an air quality problem in your state when you can't find blue sky two miles above the sea. 6.26.08
Nat King Cole didn't sing about this kind of Summer. You know you've got an air quality problem in your state when you can't find blue sky two miles above the sea. 6.26.08
Slowtwitch debuts Geometry Calculator
The F.I.S.T. tri bike geometry calculator is open for beta testing. Your fitter plunks numbers into our online engine and, poof, your custom bike geometry! 6.23.08
The F.I.S.T. tri bike geometry calculator is open for beta testing. Your fitter plunks numbers into our online engine and, poof, your custom bike geometry! 6.23.08
Cervelo Presents The Road To Beijing: Part 4
In part four of our series, ITU swim-bike specialist Colin Jenkins punches his ticket to Beijing! 6.22.08
In part four of our series, ITU swim-bike specialist Colin Jenkins punches his ticket to Beijing! 6.22.08
Kiwami For The Womens: Wahina Max
ITU star Jill Savege loans her racing expertise to Slowtwitch for a review some women's specific race swimsuits. 6.18.08
ITU star Jill Savege loans her racing expertise to Slowtwitch for a review some women's specific race swimsuits. 6.18.08
First Look: Zoot's 2009 footwear line
We had an invite to Zoot's apparel debut, and came away with an inadvertent sneek peak at the new '09 footwear line. 6.17.08
We had an invite to Zoot's apparel debut, and came away with an inadvertent sneek peak at the new '09 footwear line. 6.17.08
Seeing Clearly: Sable WaterOptics Goggles
Sable offers premium quality optics at a premium price, but their goggles are worth every penny for open water racing. 6.17.08
Sable offers premium quality optics at a premium price, but their goggles are worth every penny for open water racing. 6.17.08
SRAM’s ’08 Tri Offerings: An Analysis
SRAM's entry into the tri market is no token effort. We take a look at what they debuted for tri in '08. And surprisingly, it ain't about the bling. 6.13.08
SRAM's entry into the tri market is no token effort. We take a look at what they debuted for tri in '08. And surprisingly, it ain't about the bling. 6.13.08
How much is too much?
Our Sport's elite have subjected themselves to physical stresses in ways unequaled by any group of people in human history. How often have these athletes gone over the edge and into the abyss? How do you know when you've done too much? And how do you come back from it? 6.12.08
Our Sport's elite have subjected themselves to physical stresses in ways unequaled by any group of people in human history. How often have these athletes gone over the edge and into the abyss? How do you know when you've done too much? And how do you come back from it? 6.12.08
Preferred Build: Cervelo P3C
Today begins a new set of articles on Slowtwitch, a series in which we feature a bike in a fashion we call our "Preferred Build." We'll highlight a bike, built as we might if it were left up to the Slowtwitch editors. We start with a Cervelo P3C, built to my choosing. 6.12.08
Today begins a new set of articles on Slowtwitch, a series in which we feature a bike in a fashion we call our "Preferred Build." We'll highlight a bike, built as we might if it were left up to the Slowtwitch editors. We start with a Cervelo P3C, built to my choosing. 6.12.08
A bike fitting first: Angular head pin on an X/Y fit bike
Exit Cycling finished work on an angular head pin for its X/Y adjustable fit bike. This makes Exit Cycling, the fit bike maker owned by popular custom bike builder Ves Mandaric, a one-of-a-kind machine. 6.12.08
Exit Cycling finished work on an angular head pin for its X/Y adjustable fit bike. This makes Exit Cycling, the fit bike maker owned by popular custom bike builder Ves Mandaric, a one-of-a-kind machine. 6.12.08
Supplement Testing: Who is Watching Out for the Athletes?
This is the third article in our series on nutritional supplements testing and certification programs. The author is Jonathan Toker, an elite-level triathlete and a Ph.D. in organic chemistry. 5.27.08
This is the third article in our series on nutritional supplements testing and certification programs. The author is Jonathan Toker, an elite-level triathlete and a Ph.D. in organic chemistry. 5.27.08
Your race budget
Our series on race directing continues with a nod to the budget. What will your race cost? Here is a list of things you'll not want to forget. 5.26.08
Our series on race directing continues with a nod to the budget. What will your race cost? Here is a list of things you'll not want to forget. 5.26.08
Torque wrenches (and one in particular)
In the old old days of cycling (when I was 25 or so), everything was made of steel and forged aluminum. Back then we needed torque wrenches. In today's age of carbon, you really need a torque wrench. 5.23.08
In the old old days of cycling (when I was 25 or so), everything was made of steel and forged aluminum. Back then we needed torque wrenches. In today's age of carbon, you really need a torque wrench. 5.23.08
Defensive cycling
In a survey of 18- to 24-year olds, a third could find Iraq on a map; half could locate Ohio or New York. While you're on your training ride these very people are driving directly at you, cell phone in one hand, iPod in the other, steering with their knees. 5.22.08
In a survey of 18- to 24-year olds, a third could find Iraq on a map; half could locate Ohio or New York. While you're on your training ride these very people are driving directly at you, cell phone in one hand, iPod in the other, steering with their knees. 5.22.08
Attracting media to your race
Race directors: getting media to cover your race is not as hard as you think. But, it takes forethought. And, you have to decide what that media means to you; how it can help you. It's all explained here. 5.19.08
Race directors: getting media to cover your race is not as hard as you think. But, it takes forethought. And, you have to decide what that media means to you; how it can help you. It's all explained here. 5.19.08
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