Articles by Herbert Krabel

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Gary Erickson reflects

As one of the key sponsors of Chris McCormack, Conrad Stoltz and Shonny Vanlandingham, Clif Bar co-CEO Gary Erickson certainly had quite a bit to smile about recently, but it isn't all about World Championship titles and racing.

by Herbert Krabel, November 5, 2010

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What We Have Noticed: Clif, Torhans, Trix Gear…

In our tireless search for interesting products we came across the Clif Crunch granola bar, the Torhans AERO hydration system, the Trix Gear Aero t-shirt and the Thermajock protective gear.

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Making good on 70.3 Miami

When word got out that the Rohto Ironman 70.3 Miami event had some serious customer satisfaction issues, WTC quickly responded with a press release announcing swift changes and extended a nice offering to those who had raced in the event.

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Super Sprint Tri GP 2010

The inaugural Super Sprint Tri Grand Prix in Oceanside, CA was won by Filip Ospaly and Sara McLarty. Rich Cruse was there to capture the action.

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Sudrie, Cave win Miami 70.3

Sylvain Sudrie led from start to finish and took the win at the Rohto Ironman 70.3 Miami in 4:00:41. Leanda Cave grabbed the win in the women's race and managed a top ten overall pro time with her 4:21:21.

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The inspirational Rajesh Durbal

Orlando resident Rajesh Durbal recently finished the Ford Ironman World Championships in 14:19:12, a performance that is quite amazing for a triple amputee. We noticed Rajesh in Kona and finally had a chance to talk with him.

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Andy Tompkins talks Interbike

It is now confirmed that Interbike will stay in Las Vegas and keep that familiar time slot. Previously it was announced that the show would move to early August and Anaheim, CA and we had a few words with show director Andy Tompkins.

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The bikes of the top 15 women in Kona 2010

We now present the bikes of the top 15 pro women in Kona and feature the bikes they rode in that event. Fastest bike split among the women belonged to Switzerland's Karin Thuerig who recorded an amazing 4:48:22 on her BMC Time Machine.

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What We Have Noticed: GU, Mauna Loa, Inside Tri …

We noticed the GU Roctane Nectar Islands gel, the Mauna Loa milk chocolate Macademia nuts, the 2011 Inside Triathlon calendar, the Super Sprint Tri GP and the Smash Can.

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Stoltz, Vanlandingham in Maui

Conrad Stoltz won the 2010 XTERRA World Championships in Maui, Hawaii and became the first person to win this event 4 times. Shonny Vanlandingham grabbed her first XTERRA Worlds title there, quite an impressive feat at age 41.

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A 2010 XTERRA Maui gallery

Conrad Stoltz and Shonny Vanlandingham grabbed the 2010 Maui XTERRA World Championships with quite some panache. Eric Wynn was there to capture the action.

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Raynard Tissink post Kona 2010

South African Raynard Tissink finished 5th in Kona and has finished twice in the top ten before, but this year's effort was his best result at the Ionman World Championships. We also learned that Raynard has skills beyond his athletic prowess.

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The bikes of the top 15 men in Kona 2010

A popular feature each year is a look at the top 15 Pros in Kona on their bikes, and here we go again. This is your chance to check out the gear of these athletes and the positions they hold while cruising at warp speed through the lava fields.