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Deaths in Triathlon Study Released

 USA Triathlon released a landmark study today, the first such study ever to comprehensively, scientifically, consider deaths in triathlon, comparing triathlon with other sports, and listing recommendations.
Triathlon

Felt B12 (2013)

 Felt has been skating along on its flagship B series mold for 5 years. Rather than downscale its newer DA mold, Felt chose to built a new B series mold from the ground up. Here's the B12 built on that chassis.
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Armstrong Stripped of Tour Titles

 The UCI and the ASO have agreed to strip Armstrong of Tour titles. Oakley dropped Armstrong today, and SCA Promotions has just sent a demand letter asking for $7.5 million.
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Kevin Moats Banned for Doping

 Top age-group athlete Kevin Moats was banned for a positive test for testosterone. However, his ban was reduced by an arbitration panel from 2 years to 1, triggering changes in WTC's anti-doping policies.
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Nike out, who next?

 (updated: several more sponsors out) Nike severs a longstanding relationship with Lance Armstrong, and the pressure is on Trek, Bontrager, SRAM, Oakley to make a decision on cycling's most loved and hated superstar
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It’s Whistler!

 World Triathlon Corporation chose Whistler as the new venue for Ironman Canada, according to an announcement it made today.
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Armstrong Case Revealed

 USADA handed its Armstrong file to the UCI, along with a press statement naming 11 riders who testified against Armstrong, including several who're finishing up their 2013 seasons, and will now face suspensions and disqualifications.
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Rev3 Maryland Features the Oly Distance

 Limkemann and Kelleher take Rev3 Maryland honors as the pro purse flows to the Olympic distance racers. Lance Armstrong's participation in the unsanctioned half-distance "Half Full" draws praise, criticism.
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On Doping

 We're at the beginning of what may be another momentous news week in the Armstrong doping affair, this publisher of this online magazine expresses his views on doping.
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On Anti-Doping

 On the eve of USADA's closing the book on the Armstrong case, what is our wisest course in the anti-doping fight going forward? What is our proper response to USADA, and what else should we be doing to fight doping?
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Retul: I Am Specialized

 Specialized has acquired the Retul brand, adding crackerjack fit tools to a robust process-driven curriculum. Retul will still sell to all comers for all systems, but for Body Geometry it's a major get.
Triathlon

Kristin Armstrong’s Felt DA1

 We’ll be writing about Felt’s line of 2013 tri bikes over the next week, and it seemed a nice way to start would be a look at the gold medal bike ridden in London by Kristin Armstrong.