2010 Eurobike Day 2
Day 2 of the Eurobike 2010 trade show is now over and we share a few impressions of the people and products we saw today.…
2010 Eurobike Day 1
More images from the first day of the 2010 Eurobike show in Friedrichshafen, Germany. An image gallery by Herbert Krabel.…
More images from the first day of the 2010 Eurobike show in Friedrichshafen, Germany. An image gallery by Herbert Krabel.…
A chat with Helen Jenkins
After several recent third place finishes, Helen Jenkins is poised to step up a spot or two at the upcoming Dextro Energy WCS Finals in Budapest, Hungary. We had a few words with the 2008 ITU World Champion from Wales. 9.02.10
After several recent third place finishes, Helen Jenkins is poised to step up a spot or two at the upcoming Dextro Energy WCS Finals in Budapest, Hungary. We had a few words with the 2008 ITU World Champion from Wales. 9.02.10
The shining courage of Jim MacLaren
An appreciation of Jim MacLaren, the man for whom the Challenged Athletes Foundation was created, and co-recipient of the 2005 Arthur Ashe Courage Award, who died August 30 at age 47. 9.01.10
An appreciation of Jim MacLaren, the man for whom the Challenged Athletes Foundation was created, and co-recipient of the 2005 Arthur Ashe Courage Award, who died August 30 at age 47. 9.01.10
Gilbert departs USAT
Skip Gilbert, executive director that oversaw USA Triathlon's doubling (and then some) in revenues, membership and net worth, is ousted by the organization's board of directors in a telephonic putsch 9.01.10
Skip Gilbert, executive director that oversaw USA Triathlon's doubling (and then some) in revenues, membership and net worth, is ousted by the organization's board of directors in a telephonic putsch 9.01.10
Rudy Garcia-Tolson rocks
Rudy Garcia-Tolson was born with multiple birth defects and after many, many operations to his legs, he told his parents he would rather be a double amputee. Rudy became a great swimmer, triathlete and warrior and in November of 09 became an Ironman. 8.31.10
Rudy Garcia-Tolson was born with multiple birth defects and after many, many operations to his legs, he told his parents he would rather be a double amputee. Rudy became a great swimmer, triathlete and warrior and in November of 09 became an Ironman. 8.31.10
A few words with Tim Berkel
After his win at the inaugural Challenge Copenhagen, Aussie Tim Berkel was not only happy about the new title and bringing home the bacon, he also was relieved not to be viewed as a one-hit-wonder anymore. 8.30.10
After his win at the inaugural Challenge Copenhagen, Aussie Tim Berkel was not only happy about the new title and bringing home the bacon, he also was relieved not to be viewed as a one-hit-wonder anymore. 8.30.10
Fretta, Haskins take Chicago Tri
Mark Fretta took a fine win at the 2010 Lifetime Fitness Chicago Triathlon, while Toyota Cup points leader Matty Reed failed to finish in the top five. Sarah Haskins grabbed the women's title with a very dominating performance. 8.29.10
Mark Fretta took a fine win at the 2010 Lifetime Fitness Chicago Triathlon, while Toyota Cup points leader Matty Reed failed to finish in the top five. Sarah Haskins grabbed the women's title with a very dominating performance. 8.29.10
Collins, Hoogland win SF Tri at Alcatraz
Ben Collins and Tenille Hoogland repeated their wins at Treasure Island with victories at the inaugural San Francisco Triathlon at Alcatraz; Collins' bike tops Kyle Leto and Hoogland's run edges Amanda Stevens. 8.29.10
Ben Collins and Tenille Hoogland repeated their wins at Treasure Island with victories at the inaugural San Francisco Triathlon at Alcatraz; Collins' bike tops Kyle Leto and Hoogland's run edges Amanda Stevens. 8.29.10
Zyemtsev, Kessler in Canada
At the 2010 Subaru Ironman Canada Victor Zyemtsev ran down a long time race leader to take the win, just as he had done several times before. In the women's race Meredith Kessler followed up her runner-up spot in Coeur D'Alene with a win today. 8.29.10
At the 2010 Subaru Ironman Canada Victor Zyemtsev ran down a long time race leader to take the win, just as he had done several times before. In the women's race Meredith Kessler followed up her runner-up spot in Coeur D'Alene with a win today. 8.29.10
Aussies win in Louisville
Paul Ambrose earned his first Ironman title with a win at the 2010 Ironman Louisville today. In the women's race Rebekah Keat followed up her win at the Challenge Copenhagen race a few weeks ago with another victory in Louisville. 8.29.10
Paul Ambrose earned his first Ironman title with a win at the 2010 Ironman Louisville today. In the women's race Rebekah Keat followed up her win at the Challenge Copenhagen race a few weeks ago with another victory in Louisville. 8.29.10
A Joe Gambles update
After dealing with an Achilles injury, Joe Gambles successfully defended his title at Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens and now the Aussie has his eyes set on Ironman Wisconsin and qualifying for Kona. 8.26.10
After dealing with an Achilles injury, Joe Gambles successfully defended his title at Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens and now the Aussie has his eyes set on Ironman Wisconsin and qualifying for Kona. 8.26.10
The fast and humble Paula Findlay
Paula Findlay had shown quite a bit of promise the last couple years, but really stepped into the limelight with great wins at the ITU WCS races in London and Kitzbühel. The fast, charming and humble Canadian had a few words with slowtwitch. 8.25.10
Paula Findlay had shown quite a bit of promise the last couple years, but really stepped into the limelight with great wins at the ITU WCS races in London and Kitzbühel. The fast, charming and humble Canadian had a few words with slowtwitch. 8.25.10
Swiss repeat at ITU Team Worlds
Daniela Ryf, Ruedi Wild, Nicola Sprig and Sven Riederer teamed up for a back-to-back ITU Team Relay World Championship home country victory for the Swiss, who beat France by 40 seconds; USA 8th. 8.22.10
Daniela Ryf, Ruedi Wild, Nicola Sprig and Sven Riederer teamed up for a back-to-back ITU Team Relay World Championship home country victory for the Swiss, who beat France by 40 seconds; USA 8th. 8.22.10
Potts, Wellington win again
Andy Potts led from start to finish as he won 70.3 Timberman three straight times now. Chrissie Wellington also never trailed in this triathlon as she took the title for the third time in as many attempts and finished 10th overall. 8.22.10
Andy Potts led from start to finish as he won 70.3 Timberman three straight times now. Chrissie Wellington also never trailed in this triathlon as she took the title for the third time in as many attempts and finished 10th overall. 8.22.10
Jacobs, Tisseyre take Philippines 70.3
Australian Pete Jacobs outruns Terenzo Bozzone and Magali Tisseyre of Canada outruns Michellie Jones in wilting heat to win Philippines 70.3 8.22.10
Australian Pete Jacobs outruns Terenzo Bozzone and Magali Tisseyre of Canada outruns Michellie Jones in wilting heat to win Philippines 70.3 8.22.10
Brownlee, Norden take ITU Sprint World Championships
Jonathan Brownlee (GBR) stepped up to the plate and won his first world championship title at the inaugural ITU Sprint World Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland. Lisa Norden (SWE) got away from Emma Moffatt (AUS) to take the women's Sprint crown. 8.21.10
Jonathan Brownlee (GBR) stepped up to the plate and won his first world championship title at the inaugural ITU Sprint World Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland. Lisa Norden (SWE) got away from Emma Moffatt (AUS) to take the women's Sprint crown. 8.21.10
Pschebizin, Brenn rule Inferno Tri
While Germans Marc Pschebizin and Andreas Wolpert managed to take the top spots at the ultra tough Swiss 2010 Inferno Triathlon, Swiss Nina Brenn grabbed the win in the women's category followed by a bunch of her country women. 8.21.10
While Germans Marc Pschebizin and Andreas Wolpert managed to take the top spots at the ultra tough Swiss 2010 Inferno Triathlon, Swiss Nina Brenn grabbed the win in the women's category followed by a bunch of her country women. 8.21.10
What We Have Noticed: Gaerne, Gyst, Kenk and Squeezy
We noticed new triathlon shoes from Gaerne, a new bag concept from Gyst, the recently released book about the life and times of Igor Kenk and a tomato flavored energy gel from Squeezy. Good times. 8.17.10
We noticed new triathlon shoes from Gaerne, a new bag concept from Gyst, the recently released book about the life and times of Igor Kenk and a tomato flavored energy gel from Squeezy. Good times. 8.17.10
Gambles defends & McQuaid conquers the pavement at Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens
Joe Gambles announced loud & clear that he's back and fast as ever as he successfully defended his title. Melanie McQuaid took her first 70.3 win, continuing a strong season of cross-over racing. 8.15.10
Joe Gambles announced loud & clear that he's back and fast as ever as he successfully defended his title. Melanie McQuaid took her first 70.3 win, continuing a strong season of cross-over racing. 8.15.10
Findlay does it again Kitzbühel
Paula Findlay followed up her win in London with another victory at the ITU Dextro Energy World Championship Series triathlon in Kitzbühel, Austria and thus became the first woman in 2010 to take two wins in the series. 8.15.10
Paula Findlay followed up her win in London with another victory at the ITU Dextro Energy World Championship Series triathlon in Kitzbühel, Austria and thus became the first woman in 2010 to take two wins in the series. 8.15.10
Berkel, Keat take Copenhagen
Tim Berkel won his second Ironman distance event with a PB 8:07:39 and Rebekah Keat won her first Ironman distance race since 2007 with an impressive 8:54:36 at the inaugural Challenge Copenhagen. 8.15.10
Tim Berkel won his second Ironman distance event with a PB 8:07:39 and Rebekah Keat won her first Ironman distance race since 2007 with an impressive 8:54:36 at the inaugural Challenge Copenhagen. 8.15.10
Day 2 Inside Eurobike 2010
The second day at Eurobike was even busier than day 1 and we would truly need to have a very large crew to cover it completely. But here are a few folks and items we noticed today. 9.02.10
The second day at Eurobike was even busier than day 1 and we would truly need to have a very large crew to cover it completely. But here are a few folks and items we noticed today. 9.02.10
Day 1 Inside Eurobike 2010
The 2010 Eurobike show opened its doors today for the expo inside the enormous trade show center in Friedrichshafen, Germany. 1090 exhibitors awaited 40,000 trade visitors from over 75 countries. 9.01.10
The 2010 Eurobike show opened its doors today for the expo inside the enormous trade show center in Friedrichshafen, Germany. 1090 exhibitors awaited 40,000 trade visitors from over 75 countries. 9.01.10
A visit to the 2010 Eurobike Demo Day
We arrived this morning in Europe and after a quick lunch headed straight over to the 2010 Eurobike Demo Day in the very beautiful Württembergischen Allgäu. Here is what we noticed today. 8.31.10
We arrived this morning in Europe and after a quick lunch headed straight over to the 2010 Eurobike Demo Day in the very beautiful Württembergischen Allgäu. Here is what we noticed today. 8.31.10
Bill Logue's bottled magic
in the mid 1990s, Bill Logue's product shot to the top of the charts. He sold his company at its zenith. I got a call last month from Wendy Ingraham: "Bill Logue is back." Can Logue bottle magic a second time? 8.16.10
in the mid 1990s, Bill Logue's product shot to the top of the charts. He sold his company at its zenith. I got a call last month from Wendy Ingraham: "Bill Logue is back." Can Logue bottle magic a second time? 8.16.10
The Bib
Americans aren't confused with connoisseurs. Not that we're neanderthals, just we exit the womb at full speed; we slow down long enough to enjoy, but not to savor. Time to up our game. Time to appreciate the bib. 8.09.10
Americans aren't confused with connoisseurs. Not that we're neanderthals, just we exit the womb at full speed; we slow down long enough to enjoy, but not to savor. Time to up our game. Time to appreciate the bib. 8.09.10
Felt's 2011 DA white paper
It used to be that a brochure was enough. Not any more. A superbike without a white paper just doesn't seem that super. Here's the authoritative guide on the 2011 DA. 8.04.10
It used to be that a brochure was enough. Not any more. A superbike without a white paper just doesn't seem that super. Here's the authoritative guide on the 2011 DA. 8.04.10
Felt's 2011 DA
It's been just 3.5 years since Felt remade its tri line-up, top to bottom. But you can't stand pat these days. Here's Felt's new mold, the DA for 2011. Felt's stab at a superbike hits its mark. 8.03.10
It's been just 3.5 years since Felt remade its tri line-up, top to bottom. But you can't stand pat these days. Here's Felt's new mold, the DA for 2011. Felt's stab at a superbike hits its mark. 8.03.10
The Bontrager RXL Hilo
This triathlon cycling shoe has the best breathability of all shoes I’ve so far tested. The large amount of mesh used in the upper of the shoe makes this like riding with the air conditioning on full volume. 7.26.10
This triathlon cycling shoe has the best breathability of all shoes I’ve so far tested. The large amount of mesh used in the upper of the shoe makes this like riding with the air conditioning on full volume. 7.26.10
The thoughts of PROTA
2 weeks ago the Professional Triathlon Association (PROTA) sent a note to World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) with their feedback on the proposed Prize Money & Qualification Standards. 7.26.10
2 weeks ago the Professional Triathlon Association (PROTA) sent a note to World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) with their feedback on the proposed Prize Money & Qualification Standards. 7.26.10
2011 Kona pro qualification rules
A few days back the World Triathlon Corporation released the 2011 Kona pro qualification policy. 7.26.10
A few days back the World Triathlon Corporation released the 2011 Kona pro qualification policy. 7.26.10
Drinking heavy metals
Concerned consumers have been returning certain protein drinks, while affected manufacturers have been working overtime to refute the Consumer Reports study. Let's separate truth from confusion. 7.26.10
Concerned consumers have been returning certain protein drinks, while affected manufacturers have been working overtime to refute the Consumer Reports study. Let's separate truth from confusion. 7.26.10
Mating feet to shoes
We're talking running footwear against the backdrop of an article in today's NYT that either misunderstands, or faithfully represents a misunderstanding, of how feet are best mated to running shoes. 7.23.10
We're talking running footwear against the backdrop of an article in today's NYT that either misunderstands, or faithfully represents a misunderstanding, of how feet are best mated to running shoes. 7.23.10
Junk miles
There are no junk miles. Only junk theories. And one junk theory is the notion of junk miles. If you have unwanted miles you're preparing for the junk heap, just haul them over to my house, I'll take them off your hands. 7.19.10
There are no junk miles. Only junk theories. And one junk theory is the notion of junk miles. If you have unwanted miles you're preparing for the junk heap, just haul them over to my house, I'll take them off your hands. 7.19.10
My relationship with food
An incident last week occasioned an opportunity to rethink my historic relationship with food. The adjoining thumbnail says it all. Mine is the Great American eating disorder: overfull plates, overfull stomachs. 7.19.10
An incident last week occasioned an opportunity to rethink my historic relationship with food. The adjoining thumbnail says it all. Mine is the Great American eating disorder: overfull plates, overfull stomachs. 7.19.10
On Innovation
Innovation is the fun part of producing triathlon. In the beginning, a race director learns the basics: what equipment is needed, how to recruit volunteers, how early to stop publishing your phone number before race weekend. 7.04.10
Innovation is the fun part of producing triathlon. In the beginning, a race director learns the basics: what equipment is needed, how to recruit volunteers, how early to stop publishing your phone number before race weekend. 7.04.10
F.I.S.T. 2010/11 Schedule live
For those who're looking forward to attending one of our F.I.S.T. Tri Bike Fit Workshops, the upcoming season's schedule is published, and ready to take reservations. 7.04.10
For those who're looking forward to attending one of our F.I.S.T. Tri Bike Fit Workshops, the upcoming season's schedule is published, and ready to take reservations. 7.04.10
Bont Sub-10
Bont's moldable, monocoque cycling shoes bring something new to the tri shoe category: a shoe so form fitting the single-strap closure method isn't the liability it once was. 7.02.10
Bont's moldable, monocoque cycling shoes bring something new to the tri shoe category: a shoe so form fitting the single-strap closure method isn't the liability it once was. 7.02.10
Northwave Tribute
The Tribute is an update on the Tribal: a tri-specific cycling shoe with an extremely soft Lorica upper. Don't expect the same fit, feel and features: the shoe is an improvement, or not, depending on you. 7.01.10
The Tribute is an update on the Tribal: a tri-specific cycling shoe with an extremely soft Lorica upper. Don't expect the same fit, feel and features: the shoe is an improvement, or not, depending on you. 7.01.10
