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Javelin Lugano

 The Lugano is the top of the line bike from Javelin. But did you know you can get it made custom? Not just custom paint, but custom geometry? Yes, you can, as a matter of fact.
News

The cost of winning

 You can't buy love. But can you buy a maillot jaune? Last year Bjarne Riis squeezed the industry, appealing to companies poised to pay for victory. Specialized anted up. How is that turning out?
Cycling

Want to speed up? Slow down

 Want hidden speed? Speed that costs you nothing, or very little? Adroitly managing your speed around two corners can save you more time than your aero helmet will gain you over the whole race.
News

Oval Concepts’ Morgan Nicol

 A component maker in the heat of Continental bike racing lets fly about money, sponsorships, triathletes compared to road racers, and the (lack of) aero sophistication in the pro peloton
News

5430 to be Boulder 70.3

 5430 Sports, founded by Barry and Jodee Siff, was sold to WTC effective yesterday. The 5430 Triathlon will be Boulder 70.3 in 2010 and thereafter
Industry

Mid-priced tri bikes

 For those who're looking toward a bike they'll keep for a long stretch, but won't have to make payments over a long stretch, here's our first round look at your price category: $2500 to $3000
Industry

Tri bike distribution

 Certainly the tri/tt bikes ridden by Chris McCormack and Lance Armstrong are on showroom floors near you. Or are they? Why aren't you seeing more Transitions, Equinoxes, Trinity Alliances, on retail display?
News

Steve Larsen gone at 39

 The phenomenal cycling talent, who was an inspiration and friend to fans as well as those who knew him in industry, is gone of an apparent heart attack suffered while training
News

Management versus peloton

 Riders in the Giro d'Italia staged a protest. It's a rarity to see athlete solidarity in professional cycling; even less common in any other segment of professional endurance sports; and non-existent among professional triathletes.
Training

Speedwork: Is it time yet?

 Speedwork may be the most damaging, advantageous, dangerous, helpful and destructive activity you do in the sport of triathlon. It can be exhilarating and impactful. Just like base jumping and day trading.