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Those Slowtwitch Deals?

 Our weekly newsletter has been the source of news for many of you. We're expanding its utility to include discounts and the ability sign up for races not otherwise available for entry.
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Slowtwitch: A refuge from insult?

 A harmless comedic device delivered can, in mid air, turn into an offense. That we didn't mean it doesn't mean we didn't do it. In my judgment, in this case, a race of Americans had a right to be offended.
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UPR: It’s Kona vs Utah

 Kona is taking on a heavyweight, Salt Lake City, in the Underpants Wars. Thursday upcoming (a week from today) the Aloha state seeks to unseat the Beehive state in mass underpanting.
Industry

Bike Fit software mainstreams

 First were bike fit systems. Then were bike fit tools, like motion capture and fit bikes. Finally it's software, including a powerful program launched today that Slowtwitchers can demo.
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Bahrain’s Shaikh of Tri

 Saqer Al Khalifa is a member of Bahrain's extended royal family. He holds a PhD in political science, and is a triathlon junkie. Here's what he had to say about his country's new, big triathlon.
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Prize Money

 I propose we look at pro triathletes, and the prize money offered them, in a different light. My thesis is that the chief beneficiary of the prize money is not the pro. It's you and me.
Swimming

Swim nomenclature

 The community of swimmers brings its own lingo to the pool. Here's your guide to swimming nomenclature along with a bit of etiquette throw in, no charge.
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Bob Babbitt remembers Robin Williams

 It's doubtful anyone in triathlon knew Robin Williams as well as Bob Babbitt did. Here are some of Bob's memories of the celebrity who gave so much to this sport and its charities.
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Monuments

 Continuing our look on the impact of private equity, I consider the way durable brands in endurance sport are built, versus the typical business style of private equity. Are these compatible?
Industry

Litespeed Freedom

 Litespeed's Brad Devaney and I conspired on a gravel bike and here it is, my current main squeeze. I call it the Freedom because that's what it means to me.
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Ironman’s Recapitalization

 A couple of months ago Ironman took out a pretty big loan, $220 million, along with a $20 million revolver. This raised eyebrows and I thought it worth an explanation.