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Gravel

Choice is the Name of Shimano’s New Di2 Game

Shimano’s move to wireless on their new XTR Di2 group was only a matter of time. Backward and cross compatibility with 12-speed Di2 opens up a whole range of drivetrain choices.

by Ryan Rish, June 6, 2025
Triathlon

Are We Entering a New Age of Women’s Marathon Splits in IRONMAN races?

Last week we saw a second woman go under 2:40 for a marathon at the end of a full-distance race.

Triathlon

We Noticed: Supertri Heads Back to Jersey, IRONMAN News from France and LA Paralympic Update

A catch up on triathlon news from this week

Triathlon

Video: Canada’s Toughest Triathlon – the Canada Man/Woman XTRI

A Slowtwitch exclusive – the international version of last year’s coverage of this unique event

Industry

A California Legal Decision May Lead to Fewer Event Permits

Events of all sizes share a single common element that can make or break their existence: the ability to be permitted by their host locations. Without a permit, it doesn’t…

Triathlon

Two Years Ago She Was Too Depressed to Get Out of Bed. Fourth in Lanzarote Means She’s Heading to Kona

She almost turned down her slot for the IRONMAN World Championship, but this German pro will add Kona to her Norseman plans

Gravel

Tailfin Tested: Bikepacking Made Easy

Last summer, I completed my first backpacking trip from Buffalo to New York City along the Empire State Trail. As a newcomer to bikepacking, I wanted to test out bags…

Triathlon

We Noticed: 5 Takes From This Weekend’s Racing in Alghero, San Francisco and Hamburg

Katrina Matthews of Great Britain (2rd place), Laura Philipp of Germany (1st place) and Solveig Lovseth of Norway (3rd place) (Photo by Jurij Kodrun/Getty Images for IRONMAN) Story by Ben…

Triathlon

Laura Philipp Breaks Ironman World Record in Hamburg After an Incredible Battle with Kat Matthews 

IRONMAN record tumbles in another classic battle.

Gravel

Welcome to “The Kona of Gravel Racing” – Unbound Gravel

We recap the incredible day of racing at one of the sport’s most prestigious gravel races.

Triathlon

We Noticed: Familiar favorites take T100 San Francisco, Beaugrand and Hidalgo win WTCS Alghero

World Triathlon and T100 racing start up a busy weekend on the professional triathlon front

Gravel

Ready for Another Unbound Sprint? A Look at Hannah Otto’s Scott Addict Gravel RC

After being part of last year’s nine-women sprint here in Emporia, Hannah Otto has her bike dialled in for another big day

Gravel

IRONMAN Champ Takes to Gravel: Ruth Astle’s Prototype Argon 18 Set Up for Unbound

IRONMAN champ lines up for Gravel’s most prestigious race.

Gravel

Aero at Unbound? Hannah Shell’s Tested-Fast Cervelo Aspero-5

Gravel star uses innovative aero testing device to dial in her ride for the sport’s most prestigious race.

Gravel

Ready for Unbound: Chase Wark’s Lauf Seigla

The man with the FKT for 300 miles is ready to go at Unbound Gravel this weekend.

Triathlon

Who Has a Shot at Hamburg Glory?

Breaking down the field of the women’s only pro event.

Running

Unstoppable Super-Mom Conquers 100-Mile Challenge Four Months After Giving Birth!

This Canadian super-mom overcame the odds to finish her first 100-mile race in 10 years … after giving birth to her second son in January.

Industry

One For the Road: Gearing Up for the Last Race We’ll Produce

As I finish this article, we’re just a week and a half from our Otter Romp Youth Triathlon. It is, by our estimate, the only youth triathlon in the state…

Triathlon

We Noticed: New Race Announcements for IRONMAN and Supertri

Superti League kicks off in Toronto, IRONMAN heads to new venue in Morocco

Triathlon

The New Hydration Rules Take 2: The Slowtwitch Podcast with Jimmy Riccitello

We catch up with IRONMAN’s Director of Rules and Special Projects

News

We Noticed: More Footwear Price Increases Coming; UNBOUND Gravel Live Broadcast

With the rapid fire professional schedule as of late, along with the ongoing hydration / fairing rules adjustments, you’d be forgiven if you thought nothing else was going on from…

Triathlon

Lucy Charles-Barclay’s CUBE Aerium C:68X

A look at the 2023 IRONMAN world champ’s speedy ride.

Triathlon

Free the Rear Hydration System

The updated water bottle rules irrationally penalize riders and manufacturers with integrated storage on the back of their frames.

Industry

ZIPP Upgrades Its Wheels…

A new integrated pressure sensor and lighter hubs highlight the latest iteration of Zipp’s flagship gravel and road wheels.

Cycling

Quintana Roo Claimed, We Tested

How simple is it to put together a high-end bike that arrives at your house in a box?

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