Articles by Herbert Krabel

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Yannick Eckmann’s Crux

Yannick Eckmann will race in the U23 Cyclocross Worlds event tomorrow aboard a Specialized S-Works Crux Disc and we had a closer look at one of his race bikes.

by Herbert Krabel, February 1, 2013

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Louisville 2013 – day 1

We arrived earlier today to check out the 2013 UCI Cyclocross World Championships in Louisville, KY and here are some initial impressions.

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That peanut Christine Vardaros

Christine Vardaros has been living in Belgium the last 5 years now and while this NY raised cyclocross Pro has settled in nicely now, it hasn't always been easy. She is not in Louisville for Cross Worlds, but she won't be sad at home either.

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It is triathlon for Magnus Backstedt

The 2004 Paris-Roubaix champion Magnus Backstedt has triathlon or more specifically Ironman Hawaii on his mind and we checked in with him to see where he is in terms of preparation and plans.

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One on one with Clayton Fettell

Clayton Fettell is currently getting ready to defend his title at the Geelong Triathlon and then it is almost time for Ironman Melbourne. He talks about that and more in a video chat with slowtwitch.

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What We Have Noticed: 2XU, Louis Garneau…

This week we came across a nose-less pad from 2XU, snowshoes from Louis Garneau, the Morvélo city cross event, the Specialized Source 2 LTD bike, the Moniker cycle horns and a meh shirt from snorg.

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With Heather Jackson in Bend

2012 Wildflower Champion Heather Jackson is currently training in Bend, Oregon and we had a few words with her to see what she is up to.

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The Abu Dhabi Tri Team is gone

After a very solid four year run the Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team announced today that this sponsorship effort has come to an end. What will become of the current athletes on the team is not clear at this time.

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Newton Running in – K-Swiss out

Ironman announced today that Newton Running of Boulder, CO is the new official footwear and run course sponsor of Ironman, replacing K-Swiss who held that position for the last 3 years.

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Random AG Ellen Hart

The very first athlete we approached about a random age grouper interview was Ellen Hart. We had no idea then that she was a Kona podium regular or that it would take more than a year to finally have this chat.

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Kate Bevilaqua is Wanaka ready

Aussie Pro Kate Bevilaqua started 2013 with a win at the inaugural Albany Half Ironman and is taking on Challenge Wanaka this weekend. She talked to slowtwitch about racing, training and various animals.

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Linsey Corbin in Tucson, AZ

Montana made Pro Linsey Corbin snagged two Ironman titles and a 70.3 win in 2012 and is currently getting ready for 2013 in Tucson, AZ.

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Hector Picard’s Can Do Attitude

Double arm amputee Hector Picard is competing in triathlons and is a true inspiration to folks who encounter him. He has been dealing with this amputation for 20 years now and encourages folks to live life to the fullest.