Part-1 of a two-part overview of current tire offerings, clincher and tubular, for all major brands. Consider this an “as-of-early-2012” summary of what’s out there. We focus primarily on tires sold as race-intended.
by Greg Kopecky, April 9, 2012This week we noticed Cytomax Energy Drops, the Trix Swim Bike Run onesies, the Pear Izumi P.R.O. Leader jersey, the Daniale IceCycle, a duel in the pool and a Norwegian winter triathlon.
In this installment of our Q&A column focusing on personal sports electronics, Ray gives his own thoughts on the new Suunto Ambit and whether it not it’s a good match for triathletes, the Garmin GTU-10 personal tracker, and choosing between the CycleOps PowerBeam Pro and the Tacx Bushido trainers.
Sam Whittingham of Naked Bicycles resides on Quadra Island, BC and that is where he and his wife Andrea create beautiful handmade bicycles. We had a few words with Sam to learn more about this Canadian brand.
On a day when winds reached over 40mph, the Leadman Epic 125 in Las Vegas had its name ring true. But the wild conditions didn’t detract from the spectacular race course.
I traveled to Austin to kick the tires of a foundation championing awareness, and to judge whether this an efficient use of money. Here’s what I saw.
Melanie McQuaid ended her 2011 season passed out from the heat at XTERRA Worlds in Maui. The Canadian explains what led to her smashing 2012 debut on the pavement at Oceanside.
About a year ago Gwen Jorgensen mentioned that she would like to do some ITU World Championship events. She has done that and some more, and this summer will be competing in the Olympic Games in London.
Javier Gomez and Sarah Haskins took the wins at the 2012 Nautica South Beach Triathlon and while they walked away with nice checks, a really big one ended up in the hands of St. Jude.
They came out West to seek a tough challenge and Leadman 125 fit the bill Enjoy these impressions of a hard day and good times in the desert.
Sit back in your easy chair and curl up with The Tale of Two Torsos, featuring slices and grafts down the chest, and the question of whether or not to sever arms. Sounds like Poe short story.
Javier Gomez had a superb race in Miami, Florida and ran to the win at the 2012 Nautica South Beach Triathlon. Sarah Haskins grabbed the win in the women’s race and showed that her fitness is spot on.
Timothy O’Donnell ran down Sebastian Kienle late in the race to take Memorial Hermann 70.3 Texas and the US Championship title. Kelly Willamson made the American sweep perfect as she stormed to the win in the women’s race.
Beset by cold water and cold temperatures, Ironman 70.3 California produced some sizzling performances by Andy Potts and Melanie McQuaid at Oceanside. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.
Andy Potts won his fourth title in six tries at this race and XTERRA queen Melanie McQuaid won her second title at the distance at Ironman 70.3 California on a cool, gray day in Southern California
The cards came up 21 two years in a row for Angela Naeth, and Maik Twelsiek hit the jackpot himself at the 2012 Life Time Fitness Leadman 125 Triathlon in Las Vegas.
Photos of elite racers and supporting cast at the expo on the day before the race at California Ironman 70.3 at Oceanside. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.
Greg Mueller is the commander-in-chief at Innovative Endurance, a team which boasts a handful of successful pros as well as amateurs, and is based in South Bend, Indiana. Sal Farruggia had a few words with Greg.
During the Summer Olympic Games you will be able to catch the Tube at Simon Whitfield or Emma Snowsill, and there is a bigger chance that you’ll be using the Michael Phelps station of the London Underground, since it is the main Olympic stop.
Caroline Steffen, known to many by her nickname Xena (as in Warrior Princess) came within a minute of toppling Chrissie Wellington’s women’s Ironman record at with a fantastic race at Ironman Melbourne.
Ben Allen of Australia, former surf lifesaving star, adventure racer, ITU Olympic distance up and comer, just won the XTERRA Asian Triple Crown in three tough duels with Olivier Marceau.
In this issue of What we Have Noticed we look at the Scott Split aero helmet, a folding bike from Tern, delicious chocolate from Ritter Sport, Chrissie Wellington’s new book and Luke McKenzie’s custom painted lid.
Daniel Hedgecock of Minneapolis, Minnesota and D’Ann Arthur of Dallas, Texas won the USA Triathlon Duathlon Elite Nationals / Powerman Alabama Saturday
Laurent Vidal of France pipped Australian Brad Kahlefeldt and Frenchman David Hauss in a thrilling sprint to the line to win his first ITU World Cup in the men’s race at Mooloolaba.
3-time Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander thrilled the Aussie crowd with a thrilling 7:57:44 win at the Ironman Asia-Pacific Championships in Melbourne. Caroline Steffen took the women’s title with a record bike split of 4:35:29 and fantastic final time of 8:34:51.
