The 2013 TBI conference was widely considered the best of the three produced so far, and not because awards banquet attendees were served steak and lobster (although that did not hurt).
by Slowman, February 13, 2013
We typically place Jordan Rapp’s victory speeches on Slowtwitch, as he has received considerable comment and notoriety specifically for these.
Triathlon Business International named the top 10 retailers of 2012, according to the vendors who sell to them, with an assist to the customers who buy from them.
We take an up-close look at the new Zipp 404 650c Firecrest carbon clincher. It shares all of the technology of its larger brethren, made in a much needed smaller size.
We take a close look at the 2012 Kona race bike of Mirinda “Rinny” Carfrae. She has a handful of prototype parts, including shifters, 650c wheels, and a very special cassette size.
Belgian cyclocrosser Ellen van Loy finished 9th at the World Championships in Louisville, but this former volleyball player first got her feet wet in triathlon. She now works a full time job while racing at the highest level of the sport.
Rachel Joyce had a fine 2012 season with two 70.3 titles and the win at Challenge Roth, but she wasn’t completely content because of her day in Kona.
Mike Teunissen managed to snag a third World Championship title for powerful Dutch Cycling Federation and we looked closer at his Giant TCX Advanced SL.
Gregory Rouault of France and Sophie Corbridge of New Zealand win the Geelong Sprint Triathlon ITU Oceania Cup; Australians McPherson, Siddal win Geelong Olympic distance race.
Chris Kemp outpaced Luke Bell to win the 2013 Urban Hotels Geelong Long Course Triathlon. 2011 Ironman 70.3 World Champion Melissa Hauschildt narrowly avoided being run down by Emma Moffatt for the women’s title.
We show you how to make a tail light mount for your aero seatpost equipped bicycle. They’re relatively easy to make and can fit any bike on the market.
Considering all the available best medical evidence, some say if you die in the swim, you’re an unfortunate but acceptably rare, and probably unavoidable, statistic. Can a race director move those odds?
The Geelong Multisport Festival is taking place this weekend in Australia, and in addition to the long course and sprint triathlon events, the USM folks offer a variety of other activities including but not limited to speed golf.
2013 US Cyclocross Champ Jonathan Page showed up for the UCI Worlds in Louisville aboard an Altamira CX 1.0 of his new sponsor Fuji, and we took a look.
Nina Pekerman emigrated to Israel at 17, became a 5-time Olympic distance national champion, then found her strength at the Ironman distance. Israel’s only pro Ironman is also building “A Bridge To Dreams.”
If cardiac arrest is the proximate cause of our sport’s drownings, what triggers cardiac arrest precisely when our athletes are in the swim leg of a triathlon? Are these behaviors over which you have control?
We review the newest light offering from Blackburn Design. While more known for their small lights powered by disposable batteries, Blackburn is venturing into brighter territory.
Part 1 of a 4-part series on how to reduce sudden cardiac death on triathlon, in particular during the swim leg. How effective is cardiac testing at predicting cardiac arrest? What can you reasonably do?
Yes, the name Hoka One One means something in Maori. But that’s not the question. What does this shoe mean? For the future of running? It means a fundamental change in the way you consider shoes.
Mathieu Van der Poel has been dominating the Junior category all season, and his win at the UCI Cross Worlds on his Zannata Z46 Cross was equally emphatic.
American Katie Compton earned the Silver medal at the 2013 UCI Cyclocross Elite World Championships and we took a look at her Trek Ion CX.
Czech rider Katerina Nash narrowly missed the podium in Louisville and we look closer here at her Shimano quipped Team LUNA Chix Orbea Terra bike.
Tom Marmarelli is 25, and won the 2012 Full Israman. He served in the Army and now he studies computer science, coaches triathletes and offers insights into the unique world of the Israeli triathlete.
Top pro triathlete Maik Twelsiek decided to try something which, for pros, is novel and rare: He got fit first, found the equipment that worked for him, before seeking a contract. Here’s how it went.
We show you how to make a 31.8mm diameter accessory mount for your aerobars. It works well for handlebar-mounted lights, cameras, computers, and GPS units.
