Escaping with Jesse ThomasJesse Thomas finished 3rd at the 2013 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon and he recently moved to Bend, Oregon with his wife Lauren Fleshman and their Picky Bars brand. Enjoy this video chat. 3.06.13
The other life of Ollie Williams
Up to the 2012 Olympic Games in London, Ollie Williams was the Olympic sports reporter for BBC Sports and dealt with folks like Alistair Brownlee, but since then he has been busy in the Northwest Territories with aboriginal kids and their families. 3.06.13
Up to the 2012 Olympic Games in London, Ollie Williams was the Olympic sports reporter for BBC Sports and dealt with folks like Alistair Brownlee, but since then he has been busy in the Northwest Territories with aboriginal kids and their families. 3.06.13
What We Have Noticed: Picky Bars ...
In this week's edition of What We Have Noticed we look at the Picky Smooth Caffeinator bars, ride with Sven Nys, lust for a chocolate Brownlee, enjoy old school TT work and think somewhat fondly of Statler and Waldorf. 3.05.13
In this week's edition of What We Have Noticed we look at the Picky Smooth Caffeinator bars, ride with Sven Nys, lust for a chocolate Brownlee, enjoy old school TT work and think somewhat fondly of Statler and Waldorf. 3.05.13
Gomez, Jackson win Escape
Javier Gomez continued his winning streak in classic races outside of his usual ITU Olympic distance territory; Heather Jackson ran down top USA Olympian Sarah Groff at the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon 3.03.13
Javier Gomez continued his winning streak in classic races outside of his usual ITU Olympic distance territory; Heather Jackson ran down top USA Olympian Sarah Groff at the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon 3.03.13
Swim Death at Alcatraz
A man was pulled from the water, according to a source spectating the event. A San Francisco Fire Department rescue team worked on the competitor, who was not revived. 3.03.13
A man was pulled from the water, according to a source spectating the event. A San Francisco Fire Department rescue team worked on the competitor, who was not revived. 3.03.13
2013 Abu Dhabi Triathlon Another hot Abu Dhabi Triathlon is in the books, but this time with an altered bike course, a repeat male winner and a new female champion. 3.02.13
Allen, Paterson rule Philippines
Ben Allen held off Dan Hugo to defend his title and current XTERRA womens World Champion Lesley Paterson smashed the womens field at the third edition of the XTERRA Philippines Championship. 3.02.13
Ben Allen held off Dan Hugo to defend his title and current XTERRA womens World Champion Lesley Paterson smashed the womens field at the third edition of the XTERRA Philippines Championship. 3.02.13
Superb efforts in Abu Dhabi
Frederik Van Lierde grabbed his second Abu Dhabi International Triathlon title with a superb effort on the bike and the run. Melissa Hauschildt took the women's title, but had to chase down Caroline Steffen to do so. 3.02.13
Frederik Van Lierde grabbed his second Abu Dhabi International Triathlon title with a superb effort on the bike and the run. Melissa Hauschildt took the women's title, but had to chase down Caroline Steffen to do so. 3.02.13
Docherty, Kessler take Taupo
Bevan Docherty broke Cameron Browns course record while winning his Ironman debut and Meredith Kessler dominated the womens field but fell short of Joanna Lawns race record at Ironman New Zealand. 3.01.13
Bevan Docherty broke Cameron Browns course record while winning his Ironman debut and Meredith Kessler dominated the womens field but fell short of Joanna Lawns race record at Ironman New Zealand. 3.01.13
Go time for Frederik Van Lierde
Frederik Van Lierde has done well at the Abu Dhabi Triathlon every year and with the 2013 race almost upon us many eyes and a few expectations are on him. We had a few words with him on Skype. 3.01.13
Frederik Van Lierde has done well at the Abu Dhabi Triathlon every year and with the 2013 race almost upon us many eyes and a few expectations are on him. We had a few words with him on Skype. 3.01.13
The tinkerer Richard Lockley
Richard Lockley and Moses Sawney own a brand called Von Drais and they make sure your number is attached properly to your bike. Last year athletes in Kona used that system and we expect that many more events will follow suit. 2.28.13
Richard Lockley and Moses Sawney own a brand called Von Drais and they make sure your number is attached properly to your bike. Last year athletes in Kona used that system and we expect that many more events will follow suit. 2.28.13
The Fashionista of Betty Designs
Kristin Mayer has designed flashy race kits for Lori Bowden and Michellie Jones, designed for dozens of clients over 20 years in endurance sportswear and is on the rise with her own Betty Designs brand. 2.28.13
Kristin Mayer has designed flashy race kits for Lori Bowden and Michellie Jones, designed for dozens of clients over 20 years in endurance sportswear and is on the rise with her own Betty Designs brand. 2.28.13
Getting to know Rob English
Rob English grew up in England but resides in Eugene, Oregon where he crafts beautiful steel bikes and races them with grit and passion. He recently won Best of Show at the 2013 Handmade Bicycle Show and we had a few words with him. 2.27.13
Rob English grew up in England but resides in Eugene, Oregon where he crafts beautiful steel bikes and races them with grit and passion. He recently won Best of Show at the 2013 Handmade Bicycle Show and we had a few words with him. 2.27.13
Rob Verhelst aka Fireman Rob
Firefighter Rob Verhelst ran the marathon of the 2011 Ironman Wisconsin in full gear and has since repeated that awareness effort in 9 other full distance events and a few Halfs. But Fireman Rob is not yet done. 2.27.13
Firefighter Rob Verhelst ran the marathon of the 2011 Ironman Wisconsin in full gear and has since repeated that awareness effort in 9 other full distance events and a few Halfs. But Fireman Rob is not yet done. 2.27.13
Good times with Sofie GoosBelgian Uplace Pro Sofie Goos is currently preparing for Ironman Los Cabos and we had a video chat with her while she was briefly at home in Belgium. 2.25.13
PTSD recovery through triathlon
A horrific shipboard accident led a member of the Canadian Navy into a downward spiral of PTSD and addiction. Stephen Moreau credits triathlon and the Slowtwitch community with a role in bringing him back to health. 2.25.13
A horrific shipboard accident led a member of the Canadian Navy into a downward spiral of PTSD and addiction. Stephen Moreau credits triathlon and the Slowtwitch community with a role in bringing him back to health. 2.25.13
2015 ITU Worlds site up for bids
The International Triathlon Union has opened bidding to all National Federations and cities interested in the rights to host the final race of the 2015 ITU World Triathlon Championships. 2.25.13
The International Triathlon Union has opened bidding to all National Federations and cities interested in the rights to host the final race of the 2015 ITU World Triathlon Championships. 2.25.13
Andreev, Erbenova win ITU Winter Worlds
Pavel Andreev of Russia edged Daniel Antonioli of Italy by 1 second and Helena Erbenova of Czechoslovakia smashed the womens field at the ITU Winter Triathlon World Championship Saturday in Cogne, Italy 2.24.13
Pavel Andreev of Russia edged Daniel Antonioli of Italy by 1 second and Helena Erbenova of Czechoslovakia smashed the womens field at the ITU Winter Triathlon World Championship Saturday in Cogne, Italy 2.24.13
The Pro triathlete Bart Aernouts
Belgian Uplace Team Pro Bart Aernouts had a solid 2012 season and started his 2013 account with a win at 70.3 South Africa. He is currently getting ready for the Abu Dhabi Triathlon and we had a few words with him. 2.24.13
Belgian Uplace Team Pro Bart Aernouts had a solid 2012 season and started his 2013 account with a win at 70.3 South Africa. He is currently getting ready for the Abu Dhabi Triathlon and we had a few words with him. 2.24.13
2013 Handmade Bicycle ShowThe 2013 North American Handmade Bicycle Show took place in Denver, Co and our man Timothy Carlson was on the ground to capture some impressions of this annual passionate event. 2.24.13
Caroline Steffen's P5Swiss Pro Caroline Steffen led after the bike segment in the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon but ended up in the runner-up spot. Here is a look at her Cervelo P5. 3.07.13
Packed for Your Spring Classic?
Why are bike companies trying to sell you bikes marketed for cobblestones and potholes? They're still testing out all but the obvious narratives for new road geometries that better fit many customers. 3.07.13
Why are bike companies trying to sell you bikes marketed for cobblestones and potholes? They're still testing out all but the obvious narratives for new road geometries that better fit many customers. 3.07.13
Know Your Customer
I would not be writing this had Bill Burke not opined to Bloomberg News. But, he did, so, I am. All of what Burke said is true. But one must square this with info competitors really get from race directors. 3.06.13
I would not be writing this had Bill Burke not opined to Bloomberg News. But, he did, so, I am. All of what Burke said is true. But one must square this with info competitors really get from race directors. 3.06.13
Carrying All of That StuffWe discuss the ins and outs of carrying things on your bike - food, fluids, tools, computers, lights, and the kitchen sink. What should you carry? Where should it go? For more, read on. 3.06.13
The Problem with Women
In our celebration of the Stacktennial, let us not ignore the ladies. The problem is, of course, the constraints placed on bike design if you mandate that the bike be built with 700c wheels. 3.05.13
In our celebration of the Stacktennial, let us not ignore the ladies. The problem is, of course, the constraints placed on bike design if you mandate that the bike be built with 700c wheels. 3.05.13
When Worlds Collide
Andrew Starykowicz in Abu Dhabi. We know what you thought: a million to one shot. Could never happen again. Read about Mike Aigroz at IM Switzerland, and then let's talk. 3.05.13
Andrew Starykowicz in Abu Dhabi. We know what you thought: a million to one shot. Could never happen again. Read about Mike Aigroz at IM Switzerland, and then let's talk. 3.05.13
Bart Aernouts' BMC TM01Belgian Bart Aernouts of Team Uplace finished 4th at the 2013 Abu Dhabi Triathlon and we have a few detailed images of his BMC TM01 race bike. 3.05.13
Dare You to Move
Im angry. I understand ineptitude. I acknowledge laziness. I get that not everybody is going attach the same importance to themes I deem important. But breathtaking indifference to this? 3.04.13
Im angry. I understand ineptitude. I acknowledge laziness. I get that not everybody is going attach the same importance to themes I deem important. But breathtaking indifference to this? 3.04.13
Melissa Hauschildt's ShivMelissa Hauschildt added the 2013 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon title to her resume and here we look at her race ready Specialized S-Works Shiv. 3.04.13
The Stacktennial
It's been 10 years since the metrics Stack and Reach were first described. February marked a decade since these terms first made it into print, at least according to my recollection. 3.03.13
It's been 10 years since the metrics Stack and Reach were first described. February marked a decade since these terms first made it into print, at least according to my recollection. 3.03.13
Eneko Llanos' BH AeroEneko Llanos just finished second at the 2013 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon and we looked closer at his BH Aerolight race bike the day before the event. 3.03.13
2013 Trek Madone 7 SeriesWe take a close look at the 2013 Trek Madone 7 Series. This road bike features Kamm tail tubing, proprietary aero brakes, Shimano electronic shifting, and a carbon cockpit. 3.02.13
Frederik Van Lierde's P5We took a closer look at the Shimano and Mavic equipped Cervelo P5 race bike of 2013 Abu Dhabi Triathlon champion Frederik Van Lierde. 3.02.13
Big Maggy's WyndyMilla2004 Paris-Roubaix champ Magnus Backstedt recently announced his triathlon goals and he is in Abu Dhabi to test his form and we looked closer at his custom WyndyMilla race bike. 3.01.13
Dan MacPherson's GiantWe recently noticed the unique paint scheme on the Giant Trinity Advanced SL of age grouper Daniel MacPherson. The fast Aussie currently resides in Los Angeles. 3.01.13
Vroomen Launches 2r
Cervelo co-founder Gerard Vroomen debuts a new iOS-only magazine for those hooked on bike racing and glued to their iPads. It's free, adless, and published by one of cycling's most focused minds. 2.28.13
Cervelo co-founder Gerard Vroomen debuts a new iOS-only magazine for those hooked on bike racing and glued to their iPads. It's free, adless, and published by one of cycling's most focused minds. 2.28.13