Leanda Cave made a triumphant return after an injury plagued year with a dominating 8:56:50 victory at Ironman Sweden at Kalmar. Horst Reichel won the men’s title.
by Tim Carlson, August 16, 2014
Just ahead of the 2014 ITU Cross World Championships we looked closer at the Specialized S-Works Epic 29er of defending champ Conrad Stoltz.
South African James Cunnama finished 5th at the 2014 Datev Challenge Roth and here is a look at his Shimano and Enve Composites equipped Cervelo P5.
Our readers had many questions about the new Giro Synthe aero road helmet and Giro Sport Design R&D director Rob Wesson responded in detail.
We sometimes feature tinkerers on our site, and Canadian Brent Curry clearly fits into that category. He is the man behind BikeCAD and several unique bikes.
It’s doubtful anyone in triathlon knew Robin Williams as well as Bob Babbitt did. Here are some of Bob’s memories of the celebrity who gave so much to this sport and its charities.
We bumped into a very excited and happy Carl Knutsson at the 2014 Datev Challenge Roth and he became our first random age grouper from that event.
Litespeed’s Brad Devaney and I conspired on a gravel bike and here it is, my current main squeeze. I call it the Freedom because that’s what it means to me.
Jordan Rapp announced this past weekend that his Kona 2014 ambitions end now. He will instead focus on other events and getting ready for Kona 2015.
The brilliant comedian and actor was extremely generous soul who made people laugh, cry and wonder at his lightning wit. He was also a cyclist, runner and triathlete.
Callum Millward explores the career, career choices and the marriage of Greg Bennett in this issue of Cupcakes with Cal. He also lends emotional support.
The Ironman 70.3 European Champs in Wiesbaden, Germany is a very popular event and we now share images from the racing action today.
The Weekend Box brings the USAT Age Group Nationals, a Super Sprint In Milwaukee, a Hungarian ITU sprint World Cup, two fine runners in Michigan, and XTERRA Czech.
Bart Aernouts charged into the lead on the bike and then ran to the win at the Ironman 70.3 European Champs. Daniela Ryf stormed to the women’s title in 4:26:12.
Today Ironman welcomes Poland to the family. It’s Herbalife Ironman 70.3 Gdynia. This is the first Ironman race in a former East Bloc country not counting tri-crazy Hungary, and it may be the first of many.
When you combine cupcakes, selfies, Jodie Swallow and Callum Millward in one room – hilarity ensues. Enjoy this current Cupcakes with Cal interview.
Ironman CEO Andrew Messick elaborates on the philosophy behind the changes to Kona swim start waves, redistributing pro prize purses and how his company will navigate future worldwide growth.
A couple of months ago Ironman took out a pretty big loan, $220 million, along with a $20 million revolver. This raised eyebrows and I thought it worth an explanation.
This is a great documentary about the 2013 Celtman champion Graeme Stewart and his 2014 Norseman experience. Beautiful work by Robby MacBeath.
Some 260 endurance challenge junkies had the privilege of starting this legendary race; 247 determined souls finished the fijord swim and 5,000 meters of ascent on the merry Iron-distance way of Norseman Xtreme.
Ironman Boulder rewarded two first-time, home town winners – at age 33, Justin Daerr had 30 previous Ironman-distance finishes ; Danielle Kehoe broke through at age 27.
It was a long time coming but 2,300-plus triathletes savored the very first Ironman to be offered in the Mecca of Triathlon – and two nearby pros took the honors. Photo gallery by Timothy Carlson.
Newton has taken a step toward market trends, as shoe companies tend to do, but more importantly a step toward the best-in-market through improved processes and materials.
For the first time since 2004, Norwegians won the men’s and women’s titles at the Norseman Extreme Triathlon held in the cold waters of the fjords and on the steep Norwegian mountains.
