Specialized’s new Shiv made headlines this month for being “UCI-illegal” — and if you only race IRONMAN, 70.3 or independent long-course events, that phrase probably sounds like it should worry you. It shouldn’t. Here’s what UCI legality actually governs, and why it has almost nothing to do with the racing most triathletes do. What “UCI-legal”…
Cannondale unveiled the third-generation SuperSlice on 17 February 2026, calling it “the fastest time trial bike we’ve ever made.” It’s a frameset-only launch for now, aimed squarely at time trial and long-course triathlon racing. Here’s everything confirmed so far. What’s New Aero gain: Cannondale claims a 14% drag reduction, worth roughly 10 watts at 50km/h,…
Racing long-course abroad — Roth, an overseas IRONMAN, a T100 stop — means adding “get an expensive bike through an airport in one piece” to your race prep. A few decisions made weeks out save you a stressful race week. Hard Case vs Soft Bike Bag Hard cases give the best impact protection but add…
Specialized officially unveiled the S-Works Tarmac SL9 on 30 June 2026, calling it “the fastest road bike ever made.” It’s not a triathlon bike, but the tech story is relevant to any triathlete who also races or trains on a road bike — and it’s already been raced by Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe at spring training camps…
The Ironman bike leg decides more races than any other discipline. Swimmers can rescue a poor swim; runners can hold on after a mediocre run. But go too hard on the bike in a full-distance Ironman and the marathon becomes a survival march. Get the bike right and the run becomes the race it was…
XTERRA triathlon replaces the road bike and tarmac run with a mountain bike and trail run across natural terrain. If you’ve been doing road triathlon for a few years and feel ready for something rawer and more variable, XTERRA offers a completely different race experience — muddier, more technical, often hillier, and considerably more fun…
Your bike computer can win or lose you a race. Used well, it keeps you on your target power and pacing strategy, preventing the over-eager first 20km that turns into a death-march run. Used poorly — with six screens of data you end up ignoring — it is an expensive distraction. Here is how to…
Zwift has become the most widely used indoor training platform among triathletes, but most athletes only use a fraction of what it can do. Many log on, select a route, pedal for an hour, log off. That approach misses the structured workout library, the FTP testing tools, the virtual group rides and the racing that…
SRAM has successfully defended its position in a landmark legal challenge to the UCI’s proposed Maximum Gear Ratio Test Protocol — a rule that would have forced teams running SRAM RED AXS to disable their 10-tooth cog or race a degraded 11-speed configuration. Here’s what was at stake, what the Belgian courts decided, and what…
Saddle sores are among the most common — and most uncomfortable — complaints in triathlon and cycling. The good news: most saddle sores are entirely preventable with the right kit, technique, and bike fit. Here’s how to stop them before they start, and what to do if they develop anyway. What Causes Saddle Sores Saddle…
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