Wildfires and the wide wide world of race production has forced a venue change for the HITS Fort Collins race, now to be conducted in Sterling, CO, 94 miles to the east.
by Dan Empfield, June 13, 2012
Richie Cunningham ran away from his challengers. Mirinda Carfrae ran up to, and past, hers. The end result were big paydays in the $125,000 race at the Rev3Tri held at the Quassy Amusement Park in Connecticut.
Michael Raelert led virtually wire-to-wire, dominating in Europe on a weekend when Ironman’s star athletes were hard at work in races around the world. Nicola Spirig won here a week after winning WTS Madrid.
The Cardo BK-1 is an intercom system connecting up to three cyclists who’re out on a bike ride. But this system’s side benefit is, to me, the main benefit: The ability to turn my bike into a home office.
Life, for the well-heeled triathlete, is about to get a little more complicated. Come September, 2012, some of you will have to make a new decision: Dura Ace Di2 or Campagnolo EPS for your tri bike.
TYR’s Freak of Nature suits up against Aquasphere’s Powered Racer. These suits were tested in a swim-off. How did the world’s first $1200 wetsuit fare up against the competition?
When you see a heel loop, and a tongue loop, for fast and easy entering, the shoe was designed with triathletes in mind. The laces can be tightened in one pull. A lace lock and you’re good to go.
Lava Magazine, the brainchild start-up of Ironman executive, and former Triathlete Magazine owner, John Duke, was sold by WTC to four investors, including its founder John Duke.
This is, to date, your definitive overview of tire sealants, for training and racing, for all types of tires, and tubes, and tires without tubes. Including how to make your own home brew.
One former pro triathlete has moved onto a new challenge: the longest solo swim in history. Paul Lundgren will attempt the first solo Sea of Cortez crossing, which would set an unassisted world record.
A highly anticipated race serving the Chesapeake triathlon community has been canceled effective today. Full refunds will be offered, and discounts to IM 70.3 events.
Scott’s got a footwear division, making both running and cycling shoes. I’m impressed with the quality of its work. Overall these shoes are good, but certain design features need some upgrading.
