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19/07/2024

We've lost an industry titan -- the man behind Quintana Roo, Litespeed, and OBED.

Quintana Roo and Litespeed owner had a heart attack following a run.

17/07/2024

"I wasn’t particularly impressed out of the box. The packaging is fine, but not descriptive. You can buy them in any color you want, so long as it’s black on black. It just seems like another open water goggle in a sea of them.

And then you actually wear them.

I cannot understate this enough: these are the best goggle I have ever worn outdoors, period."

The black on black look is unassuming, but the results are undeniable.

16/07/2024

"Ultimately IRONMAN got the correct end result — Sam Laidlow should be on the starting line in October. But how it managed to get there does a disservice to athletes who follow the letter of their rules, from professional to average athlete alike."

IRONMAN scores an own goal — and makes us wonder what is now considered a finish.

14/07/2024

Another IRONMAN, another set of blazing fast times. And a disastrous DQ for defending World Champion Sam Laidlow, who now has little opportunity to validate his slot at this year's Kona.

Course Records fall at IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz

13/07/2024

The final WTCS race before the Olympics is in the books.

Beaugrand's margin was 11 seconds; Hauser tops men by 6 seconds

12/07/2024

Canyon's now in the bike shoe game.

Canyon's first crack at road cycling shoes is shockingly good.

11/07/2024

It's a good old run shoe throw down: take four carbon-plated racers, compare them against one another, and pick a winner -- with the added caveat that the winning shoe will be worn at IRONMAN Lake Placid.

Four shoes enter: two from HOKA, one from Saucony, one from Asics. One shoe will be worn at IM Lake Placid.

10/07/2024

It may look similar -- but Cervélo's new P5 brings a variety of improvements to fit, adjustability, and build that could be the answer for every triathlete.

It may not be what some people want, yet it has what everyone needs.

09/07/2024

Our original plans thrown out the window, the now three-person team racing RAAM encountered all kinds of obstacles: RV issues, heat exhaustion, vomiting, and more.

Our journey across the country continues as we come to grips with becoming a three-person team.

08/07/2024

"Hips moving forward in the saddle is the biggest positional change in road bike racing since the 1970s when I started riding. If you’re watching the Tour (ongoing as of this writing) look at how many of the racers who have their saddles pushed forward, maybe all the way forward, on the rails. What’s that about?"

Newly available gearing and more ergonomic hoods have changed the road position

07/07/2024

Challenge Family Roth has always been one of the fastest races of the year.

Magnus Ditlev and Anne Haug took it to another level today.

World Best Times Set in Germany

05/07/2024

We take you on a 3 part series of how we took on RAAM and how RAAM took on us.

https://www.slowtwitch.com/Lifestyle/THE_RAAM_CHRONICLES__8984.html

03/07/2024

A product of a long collaboration between multiple brands, the Continental Aero 111 is a front specific race tire design. We've got the details -- with some heavy-duty testing coming soon.

https://www.slowtwitch.com/Products/Things_that_Roll/Tires/Breaking_Down_Continental_s_Aero_111_8983.html

02/07/2024

SRAM road's FD shifting used to be its weakest link.

No longer.

01/07/2024

Our editor-in-chief is in the final push of an IRONMAN build -- and he's of the mindset that the lone wolf approach to training is simply overrated.

"...I implore you — don’t make training needlessly more difficult to accomplish. If you have the option to swim, bike, run, adventure with others, take that option when you can. You might just find yourself having a bit more fun."

The lone wolf approach might be best for peak performance. It’s way less fun.

29/06/2024

Mann and Madsen take wins in France.

Nicolas Mann and Laura Madsen win in France

26/06/2024

We're chatting with independent race directors about their events, challenges they face, and more.

First up: the Wildman Triathlon Experience in Lawrenceburg, KY, a first-year event taking place this September.

A unique race experience awaits in the bluegrass hills of central Kentucky.

25/06/2024

Wahoo Fitness has launched a new heart-rate monitor, featuring a rechargeable battery and increased connectivity. We put it to the test.

Features a rechargeable battery and claims of increased accuracy.

23/06/2024

Driving rain and shortened swims could not stop Canada's own Paula Findlay and Lionel Sanders from winning IRONMAN 70.3 Mont Tremblant.

Driving rain and cooler temperatures see Canadians prevail in Quebec.

21/06/2024

Lots to play for in Canada this weekend.

Findlay, Sodaro, and Sanders headline 70.3 Mont Tremblant.

21/06/2024

Race Across America life is hard. Here's our first update from the road.

When plans change, experience usually wins.

20/06/2024

Recapping our thoughts from a magical trip to Cairns.

A magical week covering IM Cairns wraps up on a high note.

19/06/2024

An update from the road at RAAM.

18/06/2024

The benefit of waxed chains just got a whole lot easier.

A new drip wax chain l**e designed for the wax curious

16/06/2024

Fast and furious racing at IRONMAN Cairns.

It was Burton and Berry’s first wins at IM Cairns - and neither victory came easily.

14/06/2024

Temperatures aren't the only things warming as we head into IRONMAN Cairns.

The weather - and the competition - will be plenty hot for race day in Australia.

13/06/2024

Want to turn your race bike into a bikepacker? This is the way.

Transform your race bike into a bikepacking adventure bike.

12/06/2024

"...if you didn't swim competitively in your younger years, or you love seeing pull buoy and paddles on your swim sets -- this is your suit."

Want float and flexibility? This might be your suit.

09/06/2024

We're off to Australia for the week.

IM Cairns takes place at the intersection of two World Heritage sites: the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.

08/06/2024

Boulder continues to give us fantastic IRONMAN 70.3 racing.

Trevor Foley and Ellie Salthouse win 70.3 Boulder