This week we noticed tiny GPS head units from Garmin, tubular tire tape, delicious chocolate, a very lite lock, and a trick gadget for riding a bike in a skirt.
by Herbert Krabel, June 25, 2015
What is it like to be a gay man living, traveling, training, racing, at the leading edge of triathlon? Here’s Brandon Del Campo’s story, in his own words.
Italian pro triathlete Giulio Molinari won the Cannes International Triathlon ahead of Jan Frodeno and Sebastian Kienle aboard a Vision equipped Frugeri Noara TT bike.
Specialized, the master at selling its products inside a story and a process, beats on its competitors with its wind tunnel narrative. This launch of its new Venge and associated P&A is a case study.
The 2015 Challenge Heilbronn is now behind us and here is a great selection of images from this loaded half-distance triathlon in Germany.
It might be the World’s best poorly-selling bike. The Plasma 5 is a triumph of product, and a failure of process. Can Scott rev up its terrific Plasma?
After the Ironman Latin American Championships in Brazil, folks noticed a picture of a competitor on the back of a motorbike. This competitor had finished third in her age group.
Lionel Sanders led a 1-2 Canadian sweep of the men’s podium and Meredith Kessler ran away from Holly Lawrence at Ironman 70.3 Mt. Tremblant.
Andi Böcherer continued his hot streak with a win at the 2015 Challenge Heilbronn, and Laura Philipp ran down Anja Beranek to take the women’s title.
The field at the 2015 Challenge Heilbronn is loaded and here are some impressions of the bikes, athletes and happenings during the bike check-in.
Kris Coddens of Belgium edged out Roger Serrano of Spain by 35 seconds and Helena Erbenova of the Czech Republic topped Brigitta Poor of Hungary at XTERRA Greece
Manuel Kueng of Switzerland edged out Bas Diederen of Netherlands by 1:28 and Julia Gajer of Germany led the women wire-to-wire to win Ironman 70.3 Luxembourg.
Pro domestic cyclist Kennett Peterson recently raced in his second triathlon and finished 9th. We talked to him about that transition, doping, careless drivers and more.
Eric Lagerstrom returned to Portland, OR on an emotional high after his very fine Escape from Alcatraz win, and he shared his feelings in this new video.
Australian pro Tim Reed has partnered with Scody to create a limited edition cycling kit with all proceeds benefitting the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience charity, which provides education opportunities for indigenous Australians.
Recon Instruments, makers of the popular sports glass with the industry leading heads-up display and associated features, was acquired by Intel Corporation.
It’s a new product. So new, it’s not for sale yet. Except via a Kickstarter campaign.
Chad Holderbaum races with a pro license but manages a full time job and family too. Last year in Chattanooga he finished 7th and that was a positive step for him.
Eric Lagerstrom won the prestigious Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon on a Cervelo P3 that he has as a loaner from the Athlete’s Lounge in Portland, OR.
Boulder, training home to dozens of the world’s best triathletes, hosts an Ironman 70.3 race every year that draws a stellar pro field. Photo gallery by Timothy Carlson.
Who should buy this Slice? We cut a Slice of history out of Cannondale’s long tenure as a tri bike maker, en route to answering that question
German Andreas Dreitz is the new fast riding man from Germany and this year he grabbed the 70.3 Mallorca and 70.3 Raleigh titles, but you can expect much more from him.
This past weekend Challenge Denmark offered both a long course and a half distance event, and we now have an image gallery from this sold out inaugural event.
The Weekend Box brings you off road action from Richmond, Ironman 70.3s from Italy and merry olde England, and Challenge races from the Philippines and Virginia.
