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Andrew Starykowicz in Abu Dhabi. We know what you thought: a million to one shot. Could never happen again. Read about Mike Aigroz at IM Switzerland, and then let’s talk.

What We Have Noticed: Picky Bars …

In this week’s edition of What We Have Noticed we look at the Picky Smooth Caffeinator bars, ride with Sven Nys, lust for a chocolate Brownlee, enjoy old school TT work and think somewhat fondly of Statler and Waldorf.

Melissa Hauschildt’s Shiv

Melissa Hauschildt added the 2013 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon title to her resume and here we look at her race ready Specialized S-Works Shiv.

Dare You to Move

I’m angry. I understand ineptitude. I acknowledge laziness. I get that not everybody is going attach the same importance to themes I deem important. But breathtaking indifference to this?

Eneko Llanos’ BH Aero

Eneko Llanos just finished second at the 2013 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon and we looked closer at his BH Aerolight race bike the day before the event.

Swim Death at Alcatraz

A man was pulled from the water, according to a source spectating the event. A San Francisco Fire Department rescue team worked on the competitor, who was not revived.

The Stacktennial

It’s been 10 years since the metrics Stack and Reach were first described. February marked a decade since these terms first made it into print, at least according to my recollection.

Gomez, Jackson win Escape

Javier Gomez continued his winning streak in classic races outside of his usual ITU Olympic distance territory; Heather Jackson ran down top USA Olympian Sarah Groff at the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon

2013 Abu Dhabi Triathlon

Another hot Abu Dhabi Triathlon is in the books, but this time with an altered bike course, a repeat male winner and a new female champion.

2013 Trek Madone 7 Series

We take a close look at the 2013 Trek Madone 7 Series. This road bike features Kamm tail tubing, proprietary aero brakes, Shimano electronic shifting, and a carbon cockpit.

Allen, Paterson rule Philippines

Ben Allen held off Dan Hugo to defend his title and current XTERRA women’s World Champion Lesley Paterson smashed the women’s field at the third edition of the XTERRA Philippines Championship.

Superb efforts in Abu Dhabi

Frederik Van Lierde grabbed his second Abu Dhabi International Triathlon title with a superb effort on the bike and the run. Melissa Hauschildt took the women’s title, but had to chase down Caroline Steffen to do so.

Big Maggy’s WyndyMilla

2004 Paris-Roubaix champ Magnus Backstedt recently announced his triathlon goals and he is in Abu Dhabi to test his form and we looked closer at his custom WyndyMilla race bike.

Go time for Frederik Van Lierde

Frederik Van Lierde has done well at the Abu Dhabi Triathlon every year and with the 2013 race almost upon us many eyes and a few expectations are on him. We had a few words with him on Skype.

Docherty, Kessler take Taupo

Bevan Docherty broke Cameron Brown’s course record while winning his Ironman debut and Meredith Kessler dominated the women’s field but fell short of Joanna Lawn’s race record at Ironman New Zealand.

Dan MacPherson’s Giant

We recently noticed the unique paint scheme on the Giant Trinity Advanced SL of age grouper Daniel MacPherson. The fast Aussie currently resides in Los Angeles.

Osmo Nutrition – Part 2

This is part two of our technical review on Osmo Nutrition. This segment covers a sample Ironman nutrition plan, along with Q&A from part 1 – sugar ratios, sodium type, and real food soup.

The Fashionista of Betty Designs

Kristin Mayer has designed flashy race kits for Lori Bowden and Michellie Jones, designed for dozens of clients over 20 years in endurance sportswear and is on the rise with her own Betty Designs brand.

Vroomen Launches 2r

Cervelo co-founder Gerard Vroomen debuts a new iOS-only magazine for those hooked on bike racing and glued to their iPads. It’s free, adless, and published by one of cycling’s most focused minds.

The tinkerer Richard Lockley

Richard Lockley and Moses Sawney own a brand called Von Drais and they make sure your number is attached properly to your bike. Last year athletes in Kona used that system and we expect that many more events will follow suit.

Rob Verhelst aka Fireman Rob

Firefighter Rob Verhelst ran the marathon of the 2011 Ironman Wisconsin in full gear and has since repeated that awareness effort in 9 other full distance events and a few Halfs. But Fireman Rob is not yet done.

Getting to know Rob English

Rob English grew up in England but resides in Eugene, Oregon where he crafts beautiful steel bikes and races them with grit and passion. He recently won Best of Show at the 2013 Handmade Bicycle Show and we had a few words with him.