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Ryan Barnett seriously injured

Blue Bicycles' Ryan Barnett was hit by a truck and landscape trailer while warming up for the Roswell Criterium on Saturday and sustained serious injuries. Ryan works for Blue Bicycles as their marketing manager.

The Road To Beijing: Part 3

In part three of this series, Colin gives us some insight into the preparation and training behind his efforts to qualify for the 2008 Canadian Olympic Team.

Unger and Murray win ITU Richard’s Bay

Current ITU World champion Daniel Unger won the 2008 ITU Richard's Bay World up in South Africa by out-sprinting Matty Reed. Carolyn Murray captured the women's race and with it her first World Cup win.

Alexander and Carfrae grab St. Croix titles

Craig Alexander won the 2008 St Croix Ironman 70.3 triathlon thanks in part to his fantastic 1:15:58 run time. Just like Alexander, Mirinda Carfrae utilized a superb run to take the women's title.

Slowtwitch Retailer Database goes live

Where do you go to find a good bike retailer in your area? With F.I.S.T.-cerfitifed retailers and Barnett-schooled mechanics? That carry your preferred bike or wetsuit brand? Now you can find out.

Flying Wolverine Davis Tarwater

Davis Tarwater is the 2005 and 2007 US Champion in the 200m Butterfly and he also won that event at the 2007 Duel in the Pool. He is currently preparing for the US Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska and shared a few of his thoughts with Slowtwitch.

Industry athlete Kevin O’Connor

We are starting a new interview series featuring industry people who are doing what they are preaching. Our first subject of "industry athlete" is Kevin O'Connor, the owner of Gear West Bike & Tri. He has been as fast as 9:13 in Kona and just recently finished in 9:35.

Reed and Haskins conquer St. Anthony’s

Matty Reed was victorious at the 2008 St. Anthony's triathlon and had the fastest bike split of the day. Sarah Haskins convincingly won the women's event and showed that she is a force to be reckoned with come Hy-Vee.

Don and Warriner on top in Korea

Current World Cup leader Tim Don (GBR) won the 2008 Tongyeong BG Triathlon World Cup in Korea with a blazing fast run. Veteran Samantha Warriner (NZL) had to outduel rookie Hollie Avil (GBR) for the crown in the women's race.