It’s that time again. Time for the annual Rappstar World Bicycle Relief Charity Challenge! We have many great prizes yet again, so read on to find out how you can win and benefit a great cause.

The 2013 Felt B2 and B12 bikes inherit the DA frame without the bayonet fork and today we look closer at the higher end B2 edition.

While we perused the various booths and displays at Interbike’s Outdoor Demo, we noticed a few new items from Oakley.

A very hot and dusty day greeted exhibitor and attendees at the 2012 Interbike Outdoor Demo in Boulder City, NV and we were there to capture some impressions.

The Look 675 road bike is a very sleek looking machine and and it is catered towards the endurance riding market with a slightly more upright geometry.

Stephen Bayliss of Great Britain and Gina Crawford of New Zealand won the men’s and women’s overall titles at Challenge Henley-on-Thames Sunday in Great Britain.

Bevan Docherty of New Zealand and Sarah Groff of the United States won the men’s and women’s elite titles Sunday at the inaugural $100,000 Beijing International Triathlon in southwest Beijing, China.

Jarrod Shoemaker and Sarah Haskins won their 2nd USA Triathlon Elite National titles and the ITU Pan American Cup today at Buffalo, New York.

Enjoy part two of our bottom bracket and crank installation How-To. We break it down in to simple steps to aid both first-timers and seasoned mechanics.

Aussie Brett Carter took the win at the full distance MetaMan Bintan in 8:43:58 and thus earned the lion share of the $60,000 prize purse. Kiwi Candice Hammond grabbed the women’s title in 9:31:08.

Specialized has acquired the Retul brand, adding crackerjack fit tools to a robust process-driven curriculum. Retul will still sell to all comers for all systems, but for Body Geometry it’s a major get.

On race day, the best laid plans are scattered into the wind as surprises abound in the white hot pursuit of Olympic medals. Afflicted with gastrointestinal woes, Spirig improvises a gutsy finish.

Next month Aussie Pro Kate Major will be embarking on an adventure that has nothing to do with triathlon, but still might require her to bike, run and swim. It is all in the name of a good cause and we wanted to know more.

Oscar Galindez was looking forward to racing in Las Vegas last weekend, but was thrown a curve ball of sorts and ended up watching the race from afar instead. Markus Rössel had a few words with the fast South American.

Oscar Galindez has been involved with triathlon 26 years now and Markus Rössel spent a day with this Pro from Argentina in Santos, Brazil.

We cover the installation of a modern threaded, outboard bearing bottom bracket. Even if you never intend to replace one yourself, you may find this inside look to be enlightening.

In the greatest duel in Olympic triathlon, gold and silver was settled over 2 hours – and the difference was just 2 inches; but the journey for Nicola Spirig and her coach Brett Sutton started 6 years earlier.

We speak with Mark Hickey, founder of American frame manufacturer, Habanero Cycles. Always thoughtful, pragmatic, and funny, we think you’ll enjoy what he has to say.

Viktor Zyemtsev and Carrie Lester earned the titles at the 2012 Revolution 3 Cedar Point Triathlon in Sandusky, Ohio and here is a gallery from the race.

Pro triathletes, like Greg Welch and Siri Lindley, as well as neophytes can suffer from panic during a triathlon swim. There are practical steps to comfort and in control during the triathlon swim.

Pacific Grove is one of the prettiest corners of the planet, and luckily for our sport they have hosted a triathlon weekend in September for 18 years. Always, the kelp crawl, elite and age group race s. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.

Kendra Lee joined Drew Scott as amateurs who posted faster times than the pros at major Ironman events. Lee, a 32-year-old age grouper from Denver, was 1:09 faster than top pro Gillian Clayton at Ironman Canada.

Drew Scott may be the son of Dave Scott, but Drew isn’t resting on his father’s laurels. Drew as an amateur had the fastest overall time at Buffalo Springs 70.3 and next year he’ll be racing as a pro while finishing his last year at Colorado University.

Sebastian Kienle took charge of the 2012 Ironman 70.3 World Championships on the bike and stormed to the win in course record time of 3:54:35. Leanda Cave took the women’s title with a similar plan of action in 4:28:05.