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Inside an ITU race

Aussie Pro Courtney Atkinson had a video camera mounted under the handlebars during the ITU Mooloolaba World Cup to share an inside perspective of the bike segment of an ITU race.

Samuels takes Mooloolaba

New Zealand’s Nicky Samuels won her first ITU World Cup at Mooloolaba thanks to a bike breakaway, and held off World Champion Emma Moffatt’s 2nd-best run. Riveros-Diaz finished third.

The Goodbye of Tereza Macel

Tereza Macel announced that she is stepping away from the professional triathlon racing circuit and the announcement came as quite a surprise. Tez talked with slowtwitch about the decision and what might be next.

Kahlefeldt repeats in Mooloolaba

Aussie Brad Kahlefeldt took the win at the 2011 season opening ITU Mooloolaba World Cup and repeated his title from 2010. Brendan Sexton grabbed second place and David Hauss took the final podium spot.

Ray’s Weekly Sports Electronics Mailbag

In this week’s installment of our weekly Q&A column focusing on personal sports electronics, Ray discusses the various pace displays on how elapsed time works, the Wahoo Fitness iPhone case, and the new Vector power-meter pedals.

A day with Amanda Stevens

Responding to a thread on slowtwitch about what Pros do on their off days, Randy Sadler decided to capture a mellow day in the life of his wife Amanda Stevens.

Cornering Kris Gemmell

Kris Gemmell just recorded a nice win at the steamy Aviva 70.3 Singapore, but his focus is clearly on the ITU Dextro Energy WCS events and qualifying for the Olympics. We had a few words with the man.

Mike Trees talks about Tri4Japan

We have seen the dramatic footage from Japan over and over, but to some folks the images hit much closer to home. Mike Trees and his Japanese wife Rieko are really close to the situation and started Tri4Japan to help folks there.

Hoka One One Mafate

If you want your legs to feel as fresh at 8, or 15, or 22 miles into your run as they feel during the first few miles, you need your shoe to reduce the accumulated damage done. This is that shoe.

Hoke One One Bondi B

My first run in this shoe was a 5k road race. I liked these shoes a lot right from the gun. But it wasn’t until about two miles into that race‚ on the descent‚ that I fell in love.

Chrabot, Petersen take Miami 5i50

Matt Chrabot showed great early season form with a fine win at the Miami International Triathlon, the opening race for the new 5i50 Triathlon series. Jillian Petersen grabbed the women’s title.

Ray’s Weekly Sports Electronics Mailbag

In this week’s installment of our weekly Q&A column focusing on personal sports electronics, Ray discusses the various pace displays on Garmin units, mounting the Timex Global Trainer, and batteries for HRM straps.

What We Have Noticed: Japan

With the stunning aftermath of the monster earthquake near Japan we decided to only feature ways to assist people in Japan for this issue of What We Have Noticed. Now updated.

A moment with Jessica Broderick

Jessica Broderick is racing in both drafting and non-drafting events and competes for the University of Colorado and Team Timex. She finished 10th at Elite Nationals in 2010, but has loftier goals for this year.

Shoe Height and Ramp Angle

Let’s break “barefoot” running down into its constituent parts. Is it a techology or a technique? Or both? Today, we’re looking at the question of shoe height.

Accessory-ready Frames

Several of the newest superbikes were developed (have you noticed?) with bolt-on accessories contemplated during the frame design. Will this motif redefine tri bike design? Probably so.

Van Lierde, Dibens take Abu Dhabi

Frederik Van Lierde recorded his biggest win to date with an impressive performance at the 2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon. Julie Dibens led from start to finish and repeated her title from 2010.

Abu Dhabi Tri bike check-in

With the 2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon showdown almost upon us, it was time for the impressive Pro field to check in their bikes near the Emirates Palace hotel.

Many eyes on Rasmus Henning

For Rasmus Henning the 2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon might turn out to be a race of redemption. He finished third in this event last year, and Kona did not at all go as planned. So here we go again.

Ryan Sissons – on the bubble

Ryan Sissons finished out 2010 with a U23 runner-up spot at the ITU Dextro Energy WCS Finals in Budapest and is one of the contenders for a spot on the Kiwi Olympic team. He had a few words with slowtwitch.