A day before the 2012 Abu Dhabi Triathlon we had a few words with Rasmus Henning to get his feel on the race, what is next and a few other topics.
by Herbert Krabel, March 2, 2012
Some say Abu Dhabi’s 200 kilometer bike course and 20km run fits Chris Lieto like a glove. Triathlon’s fastest cyclist talks about his chances for the $50,000 top prize in his first crack at the United Emirates speedway.
Canadian Pro Rachel McBride arrived last night in the United Arab Emirates for the 2012 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon, her bike unfortunately did not. At least not yet.
Jodie Swallow, the 2009 ITU long distance World Champion and the 2010 Ironman 70.3 World Champion, is back after a frustrating, yearlong bout with injury and has no fear of anyone in this talented field.
Mike Egan lives just outside of Philadelphia, PA and he is this week’s random age grouper. The man known as Eganski has been racing mostly on the road the last few years but hopes to hit the tri scene hard again this year.
Mirinda Carfrae spent seven years with coach Siri Lindley and in that span Carfrae won Ironman 70.3 and Ironman world titles and dominated 70.3 racing. Recently they announced a split marked by mutual affection and respect.
Winning 70.3 Panama allowed Canadian Pro Angela Naeth to start the 2012 season with a bang. Naeth then went straight to the wind tunnel with Pearl Izumi and now is getting ready for the Abu Dhabi Triathlon.
At the recent Team Timex camp in NY, Erin Kummer was inducted into the Timex Multisport Hall of Fame, but the outgoing Boulder, CO resident has quite a bit more going on for herself.
Cervelo co-founder and president Phil White sits with Slowtwitch to talk about the 16-year journey from a bright idea to acquisition, on the day he hands the front door keys to PON Holdings.
We had a chance to sat down with George Hincapie to talk about triathlon, the Hincapie Sportswear partnership with several Pro triathletes and his thoughts on Lance Armstrong’s chance in Panama.
World Triathlon Corporation CEO Andrew Messick discusses his organization’s new partnership with The Lance Armstrong Foundation– as well as Lance’s most serious return to his triathlon roots.
We noticed forum member Dave Toshio because of a thread he started about his DIY Shimano Ultegra Di-2 TT setup and he is this week’s random age grouper. But there is a lot more to know about this man.
Aussie Pro triathlete Leon Griffin had disappeared from the racing scene for a while to nurse injuries, get married and work as a financial markets dealer. But now he is back with good health and enthusiasm.
