Articles by Slowman

News

L.A. Tri as we called it

Here's the live coverage of the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon, as we called it, from the Slowtwitch Ice Cream Truck (the unofficial lead vehicle).

by Slowman, October 4, 2009

Triathlon

T1 Water Rover

This is triathlon's new speed item nobody wants to talk about, but many want to use. If there is such a thing as a decadent wetsuit, De Soto has made it. Admit it, isn't the "unfair advantage" just a little appealing?

Training

Beginners: Week 11

You're more than halfway to the goal. You could certainly do a triathlon right now. In fact, you'd probably be fitter right now than plenty of people who're going to be doing the race with you. Isn't it a great feeling to be getting fit?

News

Slowtwitch Bike Lounge in Kona

Announcing the SlowTwitch Bike Lounge, powered by Retül. Meet the Slowtwitch staff, let us fete you with goodies, while you get your fit coordinates databased by the good folks at Retül

Industry

Empty space finds new traction

Even if old ideas fade away, if they have value, they'll kick around and reappear. So it is with "empty space" between a bicycle's fork and its wheel.

News

Interbike shifting outdoor

It's that time. The bike industry is again focused on Las Vegas. The big companies are pulling back resources from America's bike industry trade show, those brands seeking a leg up increase their floor space.

Training

Beginners: Week 10

What is the most important muscle in your body? Of course you know the answer to this. It's your heart. That thing is just one big muscle, and when you think about it, it's pretty miraculous.

Industry

Is Chrissie Slowtwitch approved?

Chrissie Wellington rides hard. Very hard. And very fast. But does her position fall in line with what we teach and preach at Slowtwitch U, or is she an outlier bucking the trend?

Training

Beginners: Week 9

As you will see herein, the theme this week is "Let's explore!" In so doing, you'll be using your fitness to do some good things for your mind and your body.

Triathlon

Giant’s Trinity Advanced SL2

Scott, Specialized, and others are all making a new generation of timed race bike. Giant's Trinity Alliance seems to be the closest to making its version consumer ready.

News

WTC announces new anti-doping program

Ironman's owner to test pros and elite age-group athletes both in and out of competition. Will AGers have to register with ADAMS? Details to follow.

News

AG drug testing: good idea?

WTC has taken a bold and affirmative step, and has set several industry standards with its new anti-doping program. But AGers as well as pros? That'll require uncommon smarts and agility.

Triathlon

Giant Trinity 0 for 2010

In bikes and fine art, sometimes value is not appreciated contemporaneous with its introduction. So with the Trinity 0 (last year's Trinity 1), and most retailers who carry it won't grasp this model's importance.