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Bright helmets from Giro

We review two 2014 helmets from Giro, the Aeon and Air Attack Shield. Both are available in super bright Highlight Yellow for increased visibility.

A Man Called Mustache

Kiwi cyclocross champion Alexander Revell is known in Belgium for his mustache and many simply call him “de snor” – Flemish for mustache. Now meet de snor.

The Running Event 2013

Last week The Running Event took place in Austin, Texas and here are some images from this running specific trade show. There were also some related events.

Out of nowhere – Dan Stubleski

In 2012 Dan Stubleski was the top age grouper at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Las Vegas but he was pretty much an unknown. Since then the Michigan native has shown that the Vegas result wasn’t a fluke.

Launching the ORP

We take a quick look at a new product that combines light and sound technologies in an effort to make cyclists seen and heard in traffic. It’s called the ORP.

Druivencross 2013 men

World Champion Sven Nys won the Vlaamse Druivencross for the 4th straight time and held off Lars van der Haar and Kevin Pauwels in an exciting race.

Druivencross 2013 women

American Katie Compton conquered the 2013 Vlaamse Druivencross course and came away with a narrow win. Sanne Cant grabbed the runner-up spot.

Ironman and anti-doping

How drug-free is Ironman and other no-draft-format racing? It’s hard to know. Impossible to know. But we can report on the state of the testing, and on the anti-doping mission.

Slowtwitch Mailbag – 8

Our Mailbag covers two new questions. First, how does GPS work? Next, how many calories or carbohydrates should you take in during an Ironman or 70.3? For more, read on.

The Weekend Box Dec 8 2013

In this Weekend Box we cover Ironman Western Australia, a day where folks could have opted to stay home but didn’t, and a very nice custom employee appreciation award.

ENVE SES Aero Bar

There’s a new integrated aerobar on the market for 2014 – the UCI-legal ENVE SES. We take an up-close look at the specs, options, and fit details.

Hillary Biscay is Ultrawoman

In her second try at the Ultraman World Championship, 63-time Iron-distance finisher Hillary Biscay smashed the women’s field, took 3rd overall and came within 48 minutes 44 seconds of a victory over all men.

From Bermuda with Love

Tyler Butterfield had a tough fight to get into Kona this year but performed very well there. More recently this Pro from Bermuda finished second at Ironman Cozumel – a race he had planned to simply participate in.

CycleOps SuperMagneto Pro

This is our long-term review of the top magnetic trainer from CycleOps, the SuperMagneto Pro. With four settings and progressive resistance, it aims for road-like feel and quiet operation.

2013 Kona Top 15 Men Bike

Out final gallery from the 2013 Ironman World Championships features the top 15 males on the bike, shows their position, lists their equipment and is a great source for discussion.

’13 Kona Top 16 Women Bike

Last week we looked at the Top 16 women on the run at the 2013 GoPro Ironman World Championships and today we feature them on the bike with many more details.

Vision Metron BB386EVO crank

We review the latest aero crankset from FSA’s Vision brand, dubbed the Metron. It features the new BB386EVO bottom bracket, which we discuss in-depth.

The Weekend Box Dec 1 2013

In this Weekend Box we look at Ironman Cozumel, Challenge Laguna Phuket Tri-Fest, the Men of Triathlon calendar and we dream about a 5-foot law.

Kregar, Biscay win Ultraman

Hillary Biscay crushed the women’s field and placed 3rd overall including the men; Miro Kregar finally took the men’s crown at age 51 on his 9th try at the Ultraman World Championship

Fifteen years of Ultraman

Some of Timothy Carlson’s best photographs of the Ultraman World Championship, from Holger Spiegel’s still standing men’s record time in 1998 to last year’s sixth victory by Alexandre Ribeiro.

Definition of Fast

We clear up some common misconceptions about what the word ‘fast’ means in terms of your wheels and tires. Does it mean aero? Does it mean light? Let’s talk details.

Family matters in life and sport

Ben Allen and Jacqui Slack reflect on the inspiration the love and support of their families has had on their pursuit of their dreams of XTERRA success around the globe.