Articles by Herbert Krabel

Triathlon

A new sweet blue Canyon for Patrick Lange

Patrick Lange recently got a brand new custom painted Canyon Speedmax CF SLX, but there is more to this fine super bike than just fresh paint.

by Herbert Krabel, May 2, 2017

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On the podium despite the duct tape

American Pro Jesse Thomas finished second at IRONMAN 70.3 Peru despite having to be duct taped into his race suit in T1. We had chat with him about this incident and much more.

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Nordenskiöldsloppet – 220km on skis in Sweden

The Red Bull Nordenskiöldsloppet is the worlds longest classical cross country ski competition and it is based on a historical race from 1884 - and Jonas Colting loves such challenges.

Industry

An independent aero super bike test

Slowtwitch forum member Kiley Austin-Young crowd raised money to test various super bikes in the A2 Wind Tunnel with AeroCamp mavens Heath Dotson and Brian Stover.

Cycling

Kienle opts for a SCOTT Foil in Cannes

The 2014 IRONMAN World Champion Sebastian Kienle will race the Cannes International Triathlon this weekend and the fast German has opted to tackle the hilly 100km course on a SCOTT Foil.

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Up close with George Bjälkemo

Swede George Bjälkemo is a busy man. He is a relatively new father and races triathlon and Swimrun events at a Pro level and there is no sign of slowing down.

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The triathlete who conquered Barkley

A week ago triathlete and ultrarunner John Kelly became the 15th person since 1986 to conquer the infamous Barkley Marathons - a ultra difficult 100 mile trail race in the Frozen Head State Park in TN. This humble Every Man Jack athlete talked to us about that experience and more.

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Oh Hvar how beautiful you are

The inaugural ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Hvar took place in Croatia yesterday and a Swedish team captured the overall title and the golden bibs in a stunning and challenging setting.

Industry

With Zwift to a Paris-Roubaix title

Australian Mathew Hayman of Team ORICA-SCOTT grabbed the win at the 2016 Paris-Roubaix despite breaking his arm 5 weeks earlier during Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. Thanks in part to Zwift.

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Breca Wanaka Swimrun impressions

This past weekend athletes from the Southern Hemisphere experienced the inaugural Breca Wanaka Swimrun in New Zealand and here are first impressions from the event.

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Frederik Van Lierde attacked and robbed in South Africa

The 2013 IRONMAN World Champion Frederik Van Lierde was attacked by a group of teenagers in South Africa, knocked unconscious and then robbed of his phone.

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New electronic Middle East flight rules announced

The USA and the UK announced that laptops, tablets, e-readers and all other electronic gadgets with the exception of cell phones can no longer be carried on board of flights originating from certain airports in the Middle East, and that includes Dubai International Airport and Abu Dhabi International Airport.

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On the throttle with Trevor Wurtele

Trevor Wurtele is getting ready for IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside and he already has a 3rd place finish at the recent 70.3 Campeche in Mexico to his name. The always entertaining Wurtele chatted with us about a variety of topics including the race in Campeche, the upcoming season and sponsor woes and love.