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A new challenge for Joe Maloy

2016 Olympian Joe Maloy recently decided to walk away from professional triathlon instead of trying to battle for another Olympic start and he talked openly about this decision and much more.

Hack an Ironman

Inspired by Finnish entrepreneur Sami Inkinen, a Slowtwitch staffer attempts to hack-an-Ironman.

blueseventy

The case is lower (small b), but the quality is high. blueseventy is one of the top 3 or 4 wetsuit brands that matter most in triathlon.

ROKA’s Maverick Wetsuits

A number of wetsuit makers rediscovered the art of glue & blindstitch patternmaking, and went further in neck and back design. ROKA is a case in point.

TYR Wetsuits for 2017

TYR makes great wetsuits! But it's had a horrible return policy. Happily the return policy is changing, making this wetsuit purchase-worthy.

The multi-talented Jordan Bryden

Jordan Bryden is a professional triathlete from Canada who finished 3rd at Challenge Penticton in 2016 behind Jeff Symonds and Drew Scott. He is also a gifted graphic designer and passionate photographer.

A clash of cultures in the pool

The police were called to a pool in Germany because a swimmer swam freestyle outside of a designated freestyle lane. Because of "dangerous waves" triathletes and swimmers in Germany often can't use all lanes of these pools.

De Soto T1 for 2017

Why does this wetsuit have a cult following? Why has that following slipped? Is it due for a resurgence? Should you buy this wetsuit?