Articles by Jordan Rapp

Cycling

Scott Cadence Plus: Aero Road Done Right

Scott's new Cadence Plus helmet proves that an aero road helmet doesn't have to be a compromise. It can be lighter, more comfortable, and just as aero as a dedicated TT helmet. This is easily the best road helmet I've ever used.

by Jordan Rapp, January 13, 2017

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$73,833

With the arrival of 2017, that marks the close of the 8th annual Rappstar Charity Challenge for World Bicycle Relief. This year, we - and I want to emphasize that it is a collective effort by all of us - raised $73,833.

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The New Slowtwitch Training Log

We've got a new training log. After a couple years of treading water, we've got an entirely new log for you all to track your data in. It does support challenges. And all your old data will be ported over. Read on for details.

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Rappstar’s 8th Annual World Bicycle Relief Charity Challenge

It’s that time of the year again! For the eighth year in a row, it is time for the annual WBR fundraiser that puts bikes into the hands of MANY well-deserving folks around the world.

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Garmin Edge 820: Garmin Varia Suite Part 3

The Edge 820 is the latest flagship compact bike computer from Garmin. It includes a unique safety feature with it's accelerometer-based impact detection. It also offers live tracking via cellphone, either on the web or on other connected Garmin Edge devices.

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Garmin Varia Radar: Garmin Varia Suite Part 2

Garmin's Varia Radar offers clearly and effectively presented information about vehicles behind you. The taillight aspect of the system, however, falls well short of being bright enough, especially for use during the day. This first generation system shows a lot of promise but definitely needs work before it falls into the category of need rather than want.

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Garmin Varia Vision: Garmin Varia Suite Part 1

It's been a long time since a product totally changed the overall bike riding experience for me. But after my first ride with Garmin's Varia Vision HUD, I can honestly say that riding will never be the same for me.

Cycling

MET Drone Wide Body

Updated for 2017 and new magnetic visor. The MET Drone Widebody was not on my radar of "interesting helmets" until it showed up - without decals - on the head of Jan Frodeno at IM Frankfurt in 2015. After testing it, I'm surprised it's not more popular.

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POC Cerebel: Long Term Review

The first in a series of reviews of the latest in aero helmets focusing on everything other than how aero they are. Here we take a long term look at the POC Cerebel.

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Ignorance Is Bliss

At the recent USATAGNC in Omaha, one of the vendors was NuMale, a national chain that specializes in testosterone replacement therapy. Triathletes would seem to be their ideal customer. Except for one big problem - TRT is cheating.

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Andrew Starykowicz hit by van

Andrew Starykowicz was hit by a van and dragged under during a training ride on Saturday. UPDATE: He is now home from the hospital and recovering.

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The Other Woman

Is USA Triathlon honoring their own stated selection procedure? The disparity between the announcement of the male and female spots after the WTS race in Yokohama has many asking this question.

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Alaskaman Extreme Tri

The recently announced Alaskaman, scheduled for July 15, 2017 in Seward, AK, joins the growing movement of extreme triathlons - ultra distance races with small fields set in stunning, but extremely challenging, locations.