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The Steve Hed I Knew

 Steve Hed eagerly shared time with the geeks, the bicycle engineers, executives heading other brands; and a steady stream of pros. But it was the geeks and engineers he most loved.
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The gift or burden of a manager

 Some Pros manage themselves while many use an agent or manager to sort through the business end so they can focus on racing and training. But what makes an agent an asset?
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What Lies Inside of You

 Here is your opportunity to read Jordan Rapp's closing remarks from 2014 Ironman Arizona's opening ceremony. Maybe his best since, "When the Shite Gets Brown."
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Why I chose the Gulf Coast Tri

 With so many races out there it is getting harder for athletes to pick where to go and tough for races to survive. Here is why I signed up for the Gulf Coast Tri in May.
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Jarrod Shoemaker’s Lawsuit

 If you want to know why this lawsuit was brought, read here. There's a more robust, historic argument the suit omits, but which morally bolster's Shoemaker's case.
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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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2014 Ironman Women’s Preview

 With two wins, women’s race and marathon records, and all podium finishes in her first five years racing Kona, Mirinda Carfrae is the choice to win again – the rest of this talented field is a very tough guess.
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2014 Kona Men’s Preview

 With no guarantees in this perilous craft of pre-race Ironman prognostication, Timothy Carlson picks the defending champion, an überbiker, and an Olympic gold medalist to reign at Kona.
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What To Do While In Kona

 You have qualified for the 2014 GoPro Ironman World Championships, or your job or loved ones take you there. But what should you do when there?
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When decisions aren’t popular

 Early on Sunday Ironman announced the cancellation of Ironman Lake Tahoe and 70.3 Tahoe, and while it was not a popular decision for some, it was the right call.
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The Best and Worst of Interbike

 After a few days at the 2014 Interbike show, our editor-in-chief created a list of Best and Worst products, people and services he noticed while in Las Vegas.