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Articles by Dan Empfield

Zwift Evolves

Last week Zwift added two new courses: a gamified loop of both urban and rural roads, and a London criterium loop. And, is Zwift running coming?

Boston Triathlon

I’ve seen the Carl Icahns of race production. Who are the Warren Buffetts? Here’s an example of Smart Triathlon: professionalism and patience.

All Doping is Local

I am less confident today that sports federations take anti-doping seriously than I was a week ago. This is now each sporting federation’s gap to close.

Wetsuits for Orcs

Certain wetsuits feel like you’re wearing nothing, and that’s the designer’s intention. Others feel like armor, and that’s fine too. Here are examples of armored wetsuits.

Bike for 6’3″ Riders

We have 3 Slowtwitchers who are all very similar in their Pad X/Y numbers (675mm/500mm), with Forum User Names: duckies, callin’ and kcb203. Here are your bikes.

Roka Maverick X

The hubbub around Roka’s new Maverick X reminds me of TYR’s ginned-up TYR’s Freak of Nature 4 years ago. Does the Maverick X deserve the hype?

Dale Basescu Has Died

One of triathlon’s early bright personalities during its formative decade, making a comeback to competition, had died apparently while training.

A Bike for Ygritte

Are you 5’4″ to 5’8″? Looking for a tri bike? Here are Slowtwitchers in that height range who have similar Pad XY measures. Here are some bikes they can ride.

Solar Radiation on Performance

Solar radiation contributes to heat stress and increases exercise fatigue. What works? Arm coolers. Sunscreen protects from skin cancer, but doesn’t help performance.