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Felt’s 2011 DA

It’s been just 3.5 years since Felt remade its tri line-up, top to bottom. But you can’t stand pat these days. Here’s Felt’s new mold, the DA for 2011. Felt’s stab at a superbike hits its mark.

The very busy Alex Bok

As the managing director of The Bike Boutique, Alex Bok currently has a busy schedule with a very successful team, store openings in various locations around the world and a new partnership with the World Triathlon Corporation.

Al-Sultan, Tajsich in Regensburg

After a few quiet years, Faris Al-Sultan wins the inaugural Ironman Regensburg in his home state of Bavaria. Sonja Tajsich grabs her second title of the year after an early season success in South Africa.

Sudrie, Steffen win ITU LD Worlds

Sylvain Sudrie won it on the bike, avenging his narrow 2009 loss to Tim O’Donnell and Caroline Steffen topped runner-up Yvonne Van Vlerken by 11:43 at the ITU long distance Worlds

Calgary wins for Doe, Carfrae

Kieran Doe’s 2:12:11 bike split helped propel him to win the 2010 Viterra Calgary 70.3. Mirinda Carfrae was in great position all day long and ran a 1:20:15 to take the women’s event.

A conversation with Matt Dixon

Why are Chris Lieto, Andrew Yoder, James Cotter, Linsey Corbin, Rachel Joyce and Tyler Stewart working with San Francisco-based British coach who urges his athletes to aim for a purplepatch state of mind and body?

Cotter, Williamson take Steelhead

James Cotter scored his biggest career success to date with his win at the 2010 Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3. Kelly Williamson finally stepped up to the very top of the podium, after several recent narrow misses.

John Carson, you are an Ironman

In late May we talked to John Carson about his wild and determined journey to recovery after a terrible accident with an SUV. He then revealed his plan to race Ford Ironman Lake Placid and a couple days ago he did exactly achieve that.

Drinking heavy metals

Concerned consumers have been returning certain protein drinks, while affected manufacturers have been working overtime to refute the Consumer Reports study. Let’s separate truth from confusion.

The Bontrager RXL Hilo

This triathlon cycling shoe has the best breathability of all shoes I’ve so far tested. The large amount of mesh used in the upper of the shoe makes this like riding with the air conditioning on full volume.

The thoughts of PROTA

2 weeks ago the Professional Triathlon Association (PROTA) sent a note to World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) with their feedback on the proposed Prize Money & Qualification Standards.

Hoffman, Marsh take Lake Placid

After a 2nd place at Ironman St. George and a couple other close calls, Ben Hoffman takes his first Ironman win at Lake Placid while Amy Marsh’s 13th overall including the men earns her a third Ironman win.

Swiss claim Ironman Switzerland

Ronnie Schildknecht had a dominating performance at the 2010 Ironman Switzerland and has now won this event for the fourth time. Karin Thürig took the women’s title in a time of 9:00:04.

Aernouts, Goos in Antwerp

Bart Aernouts held off Marino Vanhoenacker and Dirk Bockel to win the 2010 Marc Herremans Ironman 70.3 Antwerp. Sofie Goos captured the women’s race and successfully defended her title.

Mating feet to shoes

We’re talking running footwear against the backdrop of an article in today’s NYT that either misunderstands, or faithfully represents a misunderstanding, of how feet are best mated to running shoes.