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Triathlon’s Ecosystem

In this coda to our series on the retail landscape, may I throw a net over what I think is a finite ecosystem, regardless of whether all its inhabitants recognize it?

The return of Philip Graves

Brit Philip Graves rose quickly to fame for his incredible triathlon bike prowess, but he somewhat disappeared from the radar the last 18 months. He competed in Abu Dhabi and is getting ready for Ironman Lanzarote right now.

John Degenkolb’s 2012 Felt

24-year old German sprinter John Degenkolb of Team Argos-Shimano won 5 stages of the Vuelta a España on his F series Felt and we took a closer look at that bike.

2013 San Diego WTS Men

2012 Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee returned to competition with a bang, running away from the field to win the San Diego World Triathlon Series event. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.

Raelert, Chura in New Orleans

Andreas Raelert pulled away from the hard charging Trevor Wurtele at 70.3 New Orleans to take the win by 5 seconds. Haley Chura earned a hard earned first big Pro win against the very experienced Amy Marsh in the women’s race.

San Diego WTS elite women

Gwen Jorgenson’s win was the first ITU World Triathlon Series victory for an American woman – and garnered her the USA Triathlon Elite Women’s National Championship. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.

2013 Sea Otter Classic – day 3

While the 2013 Sea Otter Classic will go on another day tomorrow, this is our 3rd and final coverage day of this fantastic family cycling event. Enjoy the pictures.

Brownlee rules WTS San Diego

The 2012 Olympic Champion Alistair Brownlee dominated the field at the ITU Omegawave WTS event in San Diego and stormed to another fine win. Richard Murray and Joao Silva rounded out the podium.

New Dura Ace Di2 Tech

We look at a few of the new details and features of 11-speed Shimano Dura Ace 9070 Di2. Can Ultegra be converted to 11? What is the best triathlon setup? For more, read on.

The SRAM Red 22 test bike

While at Sea Otter we had the chance to ride a SRAM Red 22 equipped Specialized S-Works Roubaix with the new SRAM Red hydraulic disc brakes and here are some impressions.

2013 Sea Otter Classic – day 2

We spent another day at the Sea Otter Classic and checked out SRAM Short Track event, rode the SRAM Red 22 and perused an endless amount of exhibitor booths.

Jorgensen strikes in San Diego

American Gwen Jorgensen came from behind after the bike segment to grab the win at the 2013 ITU World Triathlon Series event in San Diego, 4 seconds ahead of Brit Non Stanford and Aussie Emma Moffatt.

Sarah Groff’s path to self-belief

Sarah Groff missed making the 2008 U.S. women’s Olympic Triathlon team by a minute; she missed a medal at the London Games by seconds – now the indomitable New Hampshire woman is focused on Rio.

The Alchemy Arion

At Sea Otter we took a closer look at the Alchemy Arion, an aero road bike that won the best carbon construction award at the North American Handmade Bike Show.

Rim Widths 2013

We update our rim width database for the 2013 model year. Who went wide? Who stayed narrow? We also include several new manufacturers in our updated chart.

A day at Giro Sport Design

On our way to the 2013 Sea Otter Classic festival we stopped by the Giro Sport Design group to meet some of the staff and see how stuff gets developed.

Pedaler’s Fork

If cycling, health, good food, good coffee, and a sense of style sounds appealing, you’ll hit the mother lode at Pedaler’s Fork. It’s a farm-to-table restaurant, a coffee roaster, and a Moots concept store.

Saucony Kinvara 3 and TR

We review two 2013 model shoes from Saucony; the road-minded Kinvara 3 and the trail-worthy Kinvara TR. Both are lightweight, low ramp, and neutral in design.

The rebirth of the Cervelo P3

The king is dead, long live the king. The Cervelo P3 alone eclipsed all other brands in the 2012 Kona bike count, but it was indeed time for Cervelo to move on and here is the new P3.

Up close with Aileen Reid

Aileen Reid is one of the premier women on the ITU circuit, but perhaps you know her better as Aileen Morrison. After last year’s Grand Finale Aileen got married and now Reid is on the back of her Irish tri-suit.

My Response? Lace up

My conclusions are not offered as a guide, rather that sometimes it’s comforting to know others are thinking as you do; and sometimes (not always!) a thought shared is a thought worth hearing.

The new path of Joe Maloy

Two years ago Joe Maloy waited tables and raced out of Philly, now he is with the Paulo Sousa Triathlon Squad in Poway, CA and just earned a podium spot at the Nautica South Beach Triathlon. He also had to make good on a promise.