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Part 5: Why Normann Stadler went with CTS

After 12 years of great success as a self-coached Ironman star, Normann Stadler has chosen to work with Carmichael Training Systems and CTS individual coach Lindsay Hyman in his quest for a third Ironman Hawaii title.

Chrissie and her Cannondale

The two-time Kona champ sat with the Slowtwitch publisher to talk bike fit and handling, and why she chose Cannondale’s Slice over the other bikes and bike companies courting her.

A Simon Whitfield update

Since his silver medal win at the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing, Simon Whitfield has been a very busy man. Speaking engagements, a coaching change, a training camp in Maui and some longer races on the horizon. But he had time to talk to slowtwitch.

Von Allmen, Gartner win Israman

Konrad Von Allmen, Mario Gartner battle fierce 60-mph winds, tough rain, sandstorms to win 10th annual Full and Half-Iron distance Israman Triathlon on tough course in the Israeli resort of Eilat.

Part Two: What CTS offers the triathlon world

Just what is CTS and can Chris Carmichael replicate Lance Armstrong success in the triathlon world? After initial success with Carmichael in 2000, Peter Reid left after suffering an overtraining meltdown. How CTS regained lost triathlon momentum.

What to do – TRIFEST

This coming weekend Tucson, Arizona will be the place to be as the 2nd annual TRIFEST will be happening then. A triathlon expo, group rides and runs, a raffle, clinics and several pros highlight the 3 day extravaganza.

Must house brands perform?

As we continue a close examination of 09 tri bikes and components, we’ll pause for a commentary on house brands, and ask what we ought to expect from Bontrager, Devox, Body Geometry and the like.