If you choose a PRthree or P2 it’s because spec and price won out. If you buy an IA16 it’s because of the unique qualities of the frame.

Aussie Josh Amberger has quite an impressive resume to his name and we expect to see much more from him. Last year in Kona he moved into the limelight with an impressive swim and early lead on the bike and we followed up with him about his swimming and much more.

In 2008 Chrissie Wellington won the Hawaiian Ironman, with the second fastest bike split of the day. On a P2. ‘nuf said.

Let’s go through this bike, the frameset and then all the parts, and tally up all the “fails”.

In 2016 there were only 3 SwimRun events in the USA but the sport has steadily grown in North America and this year athletes can choose from at least 18 different events.

Terenzo Bozzone sets race record with sub-8 hours, Laura Siddall tops women at IM New Zealand.

Henri Schoeman wins his second WTS event and Rachel Klamer wins her first at WTS Abu Dhabi.

For pro triathlete Eric Lagerstrom, the off-season was a time to refurbish his Adventure Vehicle.

Slowtwitch just announced its second weekly Zwift event. How about a smart trainer? After several months on the KICKR 2017, here’s our view.

If you build it they will Zwift. Slowtwitch weekly ride #2 will take place on Thursdays, and this is a little different than the Tuesday weekly event.

If you are a fast and motivated triathlete who typically qualifies for Kona you could be part of the new Zwift Academy Tri Team – a partnership effort of Specialized and Zwift.

Triathlon doesn’t have to be expensive. Let’s talk about bikes aboard which a pro could win an Ironman, for under $3000.

February is a popular time for unique endurance ski and running events and the Åsnes Expedition Amundsen in Norway is apparently often called the hardest ski race.

Aussie Sam Appleton grabbed the win at the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong and here is a closer look at his new Giant Trinity Advanced Pro.

Thanks to race-best runs, Javier Gomez of Spain and Annabel Luxford of Australia prevailed at Challenge Wanaka.

Sam Appleton of Australia and Nina Derron of Switzerland win Ironman 70.3 Geelong.

At least 14 Slowtwitchers completed the week long 799 minutes of the 6th annual Tour of Sufferlandria.

Dan Alterman chased Olympics with his twin Ran, fell short, scored at Israman, and coaches 400 triathletes in the Galilee.

The 6th annual virtual tour stage race presented by The Sufferfest recently finished, raised over $172,000 for charity, and Slowtwitchers were amongst those up for the challenge.

Swedes Daniel Hansson and Jesper Svensson broke the course record at the 2017 ÖtillÖ World Championships in a time of 7:58:06 – wearing prototype Ark Sports Swimrun wetsuits.

$63,100. That was the tally for the 9th Annual World Bicycle Relief Charity Challenge, putting us right around $600,000 raised over the nine years of this endeavor.

Our editor-at-large Herbert Krabel had been lusting for a Woodway treadmill ever since he experienced one of them at the NY Giants training center, but the $12,000 price tag was a massive hurdle.

This is the final week of the Guppy Challenge, week-10 of 10.

Gwen Jorgensen became an A-lister in her first competitive, this-is-for-real, footrace since becoming once again a pure runner. 15:15.64.