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Ironman Lake Tahoe!

 What is certainly destined to become a jewel in the worldwide series Ironman crown, WTC pulls off a great get. The North Shore event traverses a triangle incorporating Kings Beach, Tahoe City and Truckee.
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Armstrong and USADA

 A lot of triathletes are confused and conflicted by today's action, by USADA, banning Lance Armstrong from racing triathlons. How ought the triathlon enthusiast feel about this? We'll take a shot at answering that.
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Ban? What Ban?

 It has been reported in that Lance Armstrong "is banned from competing in triathlon," and that, "USADA suspends Armstrong over doping investigation." Not so.
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HITS Fort Collins Venue Change

 Wildfires and the wide wide world of race production has forced a venue change for the HITS Fort Collins race, now to be conducted in Sterling, CO, 94 miles to the east.
Industry

Lifeproof

 I was complaining about my iPhone case. A tall striking blonde in earshot whipped out her iPhone, and asked, "You mean a case like this?" Then she threw it down on the tile floor.
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Cunningham, Carfrae Crush Quassy

 Richie Cunningham ran away from his challengers. Mirinda Carfrae ran up to, and past, hers. The end result were big paydays in the $125,000 race at the Rev3Tri held at the Quassy Amusement Park in Connecticut.
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Raelert Rapid in Rapperswil

 Michael Raelert led virtually wire-to-wire, dominating in Europe on a weekend when Ironman's star athletes were hard at work in races around the world. Nicola Spirig won here a week after winning WTS Madrid.
Industry

Take Your Office Out For a Spin

 The Cardo BK-1 is an intercom system connecting up to three cyclists who're out on a bike ride. But this system's side benefit is, to me, the main benefit: The ability to turn my bike into a home office.
Cycling

Campy EPS for triathlon

 Life, for the well-heeled triathlete, is about to get a little more complicated. Come September, 2012, some of you will have to make a new decision: Dura Ace Di2 or Campagnolo EPS for your tri bike.
Triathlon

Get Your Freak On

 TYR's Freak of Nature suits up against Aquasphere's Powered Racer. These suits were tested in a swim-off. How did the world's first $1200 wetsuit fare up against the competition?
News

WTC Sells Lava Magazine

 Lava Magazine, the brainchild start-up of Ironman executive, and former Triathlete Magazine owner, John Duke, was sold by WTC to four investors, including its founder John Duke.
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National Harbor 70.3 called off

 A highly anticipated race serving the Chesapeake triathlon community has been canceled effective today. Full refunds will be offered, and discounts to IM 70.3 events.