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Articles by Dan Empfield

TYR Torque 2012

Do swim skins really work? Are they worth the money and effort in a no-wetsuit swim? This is the question we set out to answer in this, the first of our time-test reviews of entries in the swim skin category.

Armstrong Stripped of Tour Titles

The UCI and the ASO have agreed to strip Armstrong of Tour titles. Oakley dropped Armstrong today, and SCA Promotions has just sent a demand letter asking for $7.5 million.

Kevin Moats Banned for Doping

Top age-group athlete Kevin Moats was banned for a positive test for testosterone. However, his ban was reduced by an arbitration panel from 2 years to 1, triggering changes in WTC’s anti-doping policies.

Nike out, who next?

(updated: several more sponsors out) Nike severs a longstanding relationship with Lance Armstrong, and the pressure is on Trek, Bontrager, SRAM, Oakley to make a decision on cycling’s most loved and hated superstar

It’s Whistler!

World Triathlon Corporation chose Whistler as the new venue for Ironman Canada, according to an announcement it made today.

Armstrong Case Revealed

USADA handed its Armstrong file to the UCI, along with a press statement naming 11 riders who testified against Armstrong, including several who’re finishing up their 2013 seasons, and will now face suspensions and disqualifications.

Bontrager RXL Hilo 2012

The new Hilo is a completely different shoe than the old. Almost everything they could change or update they did. I like it when a company learns from its shortcomings and Bontrager did.

Skechers GOrun 2012

When you pick up the box after you pay the bill you want to double check to see if the shoes are even in the box. They are extremely light at 6.9 oz. at a men’s 9, and you can’t believe they are meant to be trainers. Are they?

Rev3 Maryland Features the Oly Distance

Limkemann and Kelleher take Rev3 Maryland honors as the pro purse flows to the Olympic distance racers. Lance Armstrong’s participation in the unsanctioned half-distance “Half Full” draws praise, criticism.

On Doping

We’re at the beginning of what may be another momentous news week in the Armstrong doping affair, this publisher of this online magazine expresses his views on doping.

On Anti-Doping

On the eve of USADA’s closing the book on the Armstrong case, what is our wisest course in the anti-doping fight going forward? What is our proper response to USADA, and what else should we be doing to fight doping?

Retul: I Am Specialized

Specialized has acquired the Retul brand, adding crackerjack fit tools to a robust process-driven curriculum. Retul will still sell to all comers for all systems, but for Body Geometry it’s a major get.