This week we have noticed the blueseventy TX2000 tri suit, Infinit MUD recovery drink, Newton MV2 racing flats, 3T London themed components, Sun Valley Bike Festival and a unique t-shirt from Uniqlo.

We explore the topic of rim width and tire width, and what it means to you. Should you go wide? Should you go narrow? What are the implications? We discuss these topics, and offer a complete listing of current rims specs.

The 22nd Capitol of Texas Triathlon in, of course, Austin Texas, offered a nice combination — elite pros competing in Race to the Toyota Cup, some 3,000 age groupers and the inspiring USA Triathlon Paratriathlon Nationals

While common on mountain bikes, many triathletes are unaware of the particulars of tubeless tire technology. We offer a complete overview, along with the key take-homes for the average road-based triathlete.

Todd Heath and James Bleakely are the main men of the Black Sheep custom bikes brand and we had a few words with Todd Heath to see what is new and exciting at this very cool small brand.

Hunter Kemper redeemed his loss last year to Andy Potts and Sarah Haskins repeated her 2011 win by edging Australian Annabel Luxford at the CapTex Triathlon in Austin, Texas

Jonathan Brownlee dominated the 2012 ITU Madrid WTS event with a superb run after a fine swim and a successful 9 men bike breakaway effort. Alexander Bruykhankov and Dmitry Polyansky rounded out the podium.

Ezequiel Morales of Argentina overtook Santiago Ascenco of Brazil with 4k to go; Belgium’s Sophie Goos held off Kim Loeffler of the United States to win Ironman Brazil.

Nicola Spirig had the best kick at the end and stormed to the win at the 2012 ITU Madrid World Triathlon Series event. Aileen Morrison finished second and Barbara Riveros Diaz third.

A comparison of the power numbers of Matt Chrabot from the 2012 ITU San Diego WTS race versus the 2011 Life Time Fitness Chicago Triathlon.

TYR’s Freak of Nature suits up against Aquasphere’s Powered Racer. These suits were tested in a swim-off. How did the world’s first $1200 wetsuit fare up against the competition?

Australians are a dominant force in Olympic-style racing. They have won 19 of 44 World titles, 4 of 9 women’s medals at the Olympics. So why all the drama with their Olympic selection?

Craig Evans was the runner-up at the recent ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships, but unlike the winner Conrad Stoltz, this Tennessee resident has a full time job. Find out more about him here.

The Service Course is a service-and-repairs-only shop located in Boulder, CO. Founded by two former ProTour mechanics, they offer a unique service that gives the rest of us access to repair quality and speed typically reserved for the elite.

We looked closer at the Nuun All Day tabs, the Kask Mojito helmet, the Zegama Aizkorri trail marathon, The Road Back book and the Drop The Hammer t-shirt.

The Brownlee brothers Alistair and Jonathan have been putting on quite a show of domination the last few years, and more is still likely to come. Sal Farruggia takes a closer look at these fast young Brits.

Today we take a closer look at the Specialized Venge ITU race bike of 2-time Ironman World Champion Chris McCormack.

Jordan Rapp and Mary Beth Ellis were the champions of the 2012 Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas, but there was much more going on – nicely captured in this video from Ironman.

Age grouper Danielle Kehoe was the 3rd overall female at the 2012 Ironman St. George and is now looking to step up to the Pro ranks. We had a few words with the Colorado Springs, CO resident.

Many of us have distinct rituals before a race and this author insists to have at least one banana as part of his pre-race meal. We also inquired about the rituals of various professional athletes.

After posting my speech following Ironman Canada 2011 here, I was stunned by the reception it received. While I can’t promise to fill my own shoes, I hope this resonates with at least some of you.

Filip Ospaly took his third Ironman 70.3 Austria title in 3:54:45 and held off a pretty stellar field in the process. Julia Gajer ran down Natascha Badmann and held off Erika Csomor to take the women’s title.

Seven time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong blew away the field with a dominating 2:01:13 bike and a race best 1:15:56 run to win Ironman 70.3 Florida by a wide margin. Jessica Jacobs took the women’s title.

Paul Matthews of Australia and Alicia Kaye of Clermont, Florida won the men’s and women’s overall titles at the 5i50 series Memphis in May Triathlon on a new course in Robinsonville, Mississippi.