Random AG Christian B-Côté

We bumped into Christian B-Côté at the bike check-in at the Abu Dhabi Triathlon and this world traveler and first time triathlete became this week's random age grouper interviewee.

Felix Walchshofer on Cairns

The CEO of the Challenge Family of triathlons, Felix Walchshofer, talks to Slowtwitch about events surrounding the purchase by WTC of one of its licensees, impacting a popular race in Cairns, Australia.

The very busy Daniel Brienza

Daniel Brienza is not only a fast racing age grouper, this team Timex athlete runs the triathlon business side of Life Time Fitness and makes sure that he spends ample quality time with his family.

The new SRAM Red test rig

We just got our hands on a test bike with the 2013 SRAM Red group. But before we get into the test, here is a closer look at the Trek Madone SSL Project One with this highly anticipated group.

It’s now Ironman Cairns!

The popular Challenge Cairns race will be rebranded Ironman Cairns, according to World Triathlon Corporation. The rebranding will be effective this year, for the upcoming event scheduled for June 3, 2012.

Nikki Butterfield’s big break

Against an internationally acclaimed field, former professional cyclist Nikki Butterfield went for the kill with her ace and held on with a third-best run for a breakthrough $50,000 win at Abu Dhabi.

Team MK / SmartStop ride

We spent a few hours with Team Mountain Khakis / SmartStop and here is a gallery from that morning including a closer look at the Ridley team bikes.

Rasmus Henning’s Revival

After his stunning 7:52:36 performance winning Roth in 2010, Rasmus Henning has been bedeviled by mysterious cramps and contemplated retirement. His Abu Dhabi win revived his high expectations and Kona ambitions.

Introducing Brian Lamar

In just his third year as a pro, Brian Lamar has moved up the ITU point list and appears to become a prominent racer. Largely unnoticed in prior years, Brian won the Panama City Continental Cup.