Articles by Dan Empfield

Jorgensen pulls back 1:34 on the run to win, Brownlees in Olympic form with a 1-2 in Leeds.

Frame metrics are real, they matter, they tell the truth – stack and reach tell the truth – but they don’t tell the entire truth about fit.

First published 16 years ago, this article by John Cobb on wheel (steering) torque is even more topical today, with the increased use of deep wheels since its first publication.

Steering torque and center-of-gravity have become competing imperatives in bike geometry, with front-center caught in the middle. What’s caused this tension? Deep front wheels.

What you’re reading today is the intro to a series of installments matching you to your optimal tri bike. I’ll identify you, and then “prescribe” the bike(s) that work best.

Canyon’s Roman Arnold has, via one degree of separation, a particular historic tie to Slowtwitch and its readers. Here he answers questions for Slowtwitchers.

Many of the more than 400 RDs, coaches, retail stores and club officers don’t universally aver, as they once did, that Ironman is a net positive in North America.

Legendary BMX racer turned top AG triathlete Dave Mirra suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy according to numerous news reports.

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake of April 16, leaving more than 600 dead, has not resulted in the cancellation of Ecuador 70.3. The race will take place as scheduled.

The most significant updates have been Strava integration and third-party route imports to Polar Flow for V800 and V650 users.

Zinn’s Cycling Primer: Maintenance Tips & Skill Building for Cyclists is not new, first published in 2004, but it’s a classic and here is a newbie’s impression.

With Rev3 Knoxville, the first of six series races, under its belt, how is the un-rebranded, ex-Challenge, Iron alternative, 2016 race series with a heart doing?