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2016 Challenge Roth check-in

Athletes from around the world checked in their bikes for the 2016 Datev Challenge Roth this afternoon and we noticed a variety of very fast machines.

Zaferes takes her first WTS win

Katie Zaferes proved herself worthy of her selection for the U.S. Olympic Triathlon team with her first WTS victory at Hamburg, and Gwen Jorgensen took 3rd.

2016 Datev Challenge Roth day 3

The passionate town of Roth is bustling now as most of the athletes have arrived. Final workouts, expo visits and race package pickups kept everyone busy.

In-Depth with Firstbeat: Part 3

The last installment in our 3 part super-in-depth review of the Firstbeat system by Jon “Fast Big Dog Schafer”. Part 3 covers weaknesses of the system and wraps it all up with some key takeaways.

2016 Datev Challenge Roth day 2

The expo at the 2016 Datev Challenge Roth opened today, and so did the sky. Another highlight on Thursday before the big race is the Erdinger Urweisse Hütt’n Gaudi.

Javier Gomez out of Olympics

2012 Olympic silver medalist and 5-time ITU Olympic distance World Champion Javier Gomez broke his left elbow in a cycling accident and is out of the Olympics.

Frodeno, Ryf lead fields in Roth

In 2015 Jan Frodeno and Daniela Ryf grabbed big wins in Frankfurt, Zell am See and Kona and now these 2 amazing athletes lead the fields at the 2016 Datev Challenge Roth.

2016 Datev Challenge Roth day 1

There are still 4 days until the 2016 Datev Challenge Roth, but athletes and fans are arriving in big numbers in this famous Bavarian triathlon hot spot.

In-Depth with Firstbeat: Part 2

Part 2 of a 3 part super-in-depth review of the Firstbeat system by Jon “Fast Big Dog Schafer”. Part 2 covers how to use the system, with a specific focus on use by Masters athletes.

Roka Maverick X

The hubbub around Roka’s new Maverick X reminds me of TYR’s ginned-up TYR’s Freak of Nature 4 years ago. Does the Maverick X deserve the hype?

Dale Basescu Has Died

One of triathlon’s early bright personalities during its formative decade, making a comeback to competition, had died apparently while training.

2016 ÖTILLÖ SwimRun Engadin

A mixed team from Sweden grabbed the ÖTILLÖ SwimRun Engadin in course record time on the absolutely stunning and brutally hard course in Switzerland.

A Bike for Ygritte

Are you 5’4″ to 5’8″? Looking for a tri bike? Here are Slowtwitchers in that height range who have similar Pad XY measures. Here are some bikes they can ride.

In-Depth with Firstbeat: Part 1

Part 1 of a 3 part super-in-depth review of the Firstbeat system by Jon "Fast Big Dog Schafer". Part 1 introduces the Firstbeat system, part of a growing array of heart-rate variability (HRV) analysis software offerings.

Tomlin, Polyanskiy take Tiszy

Renee Tomlin of the U.S. outran Yuliya Yelistratova of Ukraine and Russian Dmitry Polyanskiy outran his brother Igor to win the Tiszaujvaros World Cup.