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Pro Triathletes Descend on Eilat

Eilat, Israel-- January 28, 2015

The atmosphere was light-hearted and the mood relaxed at the Israman Negev press conference held this afternoon at the Eilat Royal Garden Hotel.  Race organizers and professional athletes alike were confident in their preparation and training for the full- and- half ironman-distance triathlon to be held on January 30th in this resort community on the northern tip of the Red Sea.  Arguably the most difficult long-distance triathlon on the planet, the athletes seemed well-trained for the “brutal” 10,000 feet of climbing and steep descent on the marathon course. 

Race Director, Boaz Ribak, called the 2015 race the largest Israman to date with 1,400 registered participants. In addition to the half and full distances (226 and 113 kilometers, respectively), the event added an option for relay teams.  Another breakthrough includes the number of registered female participants- 450 this year, greatly exceeding expectations.

Volvo develops new Cyclist Detection system aimed at reducing bike vs car accidents

What if your car could prevent you from hitting a cyclist?

Today the answer is…it can.

That’s a question that Volvo has just answered by developing a new system that is aimed at dramatically reducing bicycle vs car accidents.

The Volvo Cyclist Detection with full auto brake system uses a combination of camera and radar to identify cyclist in the path of a car and perhaps most interesting of all the system can immediate apply the brakes when it believes the driver is about to hit a cyclist.

Watch a RETUL Bike Fit Revealed up close and personal

A proper bike fit is just as important as a new bike. At least that's what a lot of cycling experts will tell you when buying a new bike. In this video we take a look at what makes a good bike even better by focusing on one of the fastest growing bike fit systems in the world.

RETUL has been fitting bikes with a combination of human expertise and computer generated technology for almost six years now. In this EverymanTRI video we check out how RETUL does their bike fit magic. If you ever wondered what a professional bike fitter does...this is your chance to find out.

5-time IM Champ Heather Gollnick to take on Grueling Race Across America (RAAM) this summer

On June 15, 2013, a group of four cyclists from Colorado are planning on entering what is known as “the toughest endurance event of its kind in the world”, the Race Across America (RAAM), a 3,000 mile, non-stop, non-drafting road race. These racers are competing with the intent to not only win the team division but to set a new course record.

Introducing team Love, Sweat & Gears for 2013. In 2012, LS&G competed in RAAM, winning the overall women’s competition, narrowly missing setting a new course record. With a few changes in personnel, 2013 looks to be the year to reach our goal. Here is a bit about each of our racers:

The Ultimate Stocking Stuffers Guide for the Triathlete Cyclist

Getting that perfect Holiday gift for the triathlete cyclist in your life is not easy...that is until today. In this video we provide you with the top stocking suffers that will make any endurance athlete a happy camper during this Holiday season.

Man vs Machine: Watch the 2012 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic race ridden & revealed

Every year about 1300 people jump on their bikes and race a steam train over two mountain passes from Durango to Silverton, Colorado.

This grueling race/ride is called the annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic...an epic 50 mile bike race that pits a classic steam train against man across two high Colorado mountain passes.

So which one is faster....man or machine when the going gets very steep? We decided to find out this year. If you are curious about this classic bike race that Outside Magazines says belongs on every cyclist bucket list just watch this video as we race the train to Silverton.

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Watch two cyclists get sideswiped by a car in this frightening hit and run video

This is the sort of accident that sends shivers down the back of any cyclist.

Image you are cycling along the road and on the right side of the white line. Out of the blue   a car  crosses into your lane and crashes into you.

To make matter worse the driver of the car doesn't stop, but speeds away as if nothing happened while you are left on the ground.

Fast forward to 2:30 of the video to watch this exact scenario unfold in real life to two cyclist in Berkeley, California.

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Video of the day: Who says a triathlon bike doesn't handle turns well?

Check out this video as the triathlete on his bike demonstrates that not only can a tri bike handle the twisty roads, but it can descend faster than a car.

The videos description says:

"On a long ride through the gorgeous mountains of Mallorca's west coast we got to play a little bit with our GoPro Hero2 HD cam. The descent to the bay of Sa Calobra is without doubt one of the most stunning rides one can imagine - 680 m of elevation, countless turns and mostly good tarmac (except for a few twists) make for an incredible experience.
Actually we were pretty lucky to find only a couple of cyclists, cars and busses on the road, since it can get pretty jammed during the day, especially in spring.

The bike used was a normal Simplon Mr. T time trial/triathlon road bike with Xentis Squad 5.8 full-carbon clincher wheels and normal riding position (serious drop and forward shifted position, that is). A road bike with a more balanced position is probably even faster, but we're quite happy with the results."

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Video - Lance Armstrong Compares Ironman to Tour de France

 

How Does Lance Armstrong Compare Triathlon to the TourDeFrance? Find out in this video from the Ironman Texas 70.3 press conference.

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2012 Galveston Ironman 70.3 Results and Video Links

Lance Armstong's Ironman race series debut on U.S. soil at the Lonestar 70.3 in Galveston, Texas was the big news of the weekend, but his 7th place finish--dropping a spot in the final steps of the race--showed everyone that the hot, humid and breezy conditions took a toll on all the participants.

Timothy O'Donnell won the event in 3:47:40 after coming up short the two past years. Sebastian Kienle pushed himself to the limit for his second-place finish, collapsing after crossing the line 23 seconds after O'Donnell. 

As expected, Armstrong made his move on the bike, but couldn't pull away from the elite pro ranks. He told the Houston Chronicle that he was shooting for a 3-minute gap off the bike, but had to make do with 41 seconds. He seemingly had 6th-place locked up but Jordan Jones,

Video - Does Lance Armstrong Like Running as Much as Cycling?

 

EverymanTRI's Ben Greenfield asks Lance Armstrong if he likes running as much as cycling, at Ironman Galveston press conference.

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Universal Sports Network to Televise ITU World Triathlon San Diego

(March 29) Just got this press release from USAT with good news for those following the drama leading up to the Olympic Triathlon.

SAN DIEGO, Calif.* - Multisport enthusiasts and sports fans nationwide will witness the excitement of world-class triathlon firsthand when Universal Sports televises the second and final qualifier for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team - the ITU World Triathlon San Diego, which will be held May 11-12.

What's New - Six Nutrition, Supplements for Active Men

In 1941, a handful of scientists got together to create what is known as the Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA). These were considered to be sufficient to meet the requirements of 97–98% of healthy individuals in every demographic in the United States. But the reality is that active males need more than what the government of 1941 thought was adequate. Hence SIX for MEN, a vitamin supplement pack from SIX Nutrition designed specifically for highly active men.  

Booby Trap Puts Denver Cyclist in Trauma Unit

(March 28) Denver - A local TV station reported that a 62-year-old cyclist suffered a serious accident after he was upended by fishing line strung across the popular Platte River bike trail near Mile High Stadium. 

U.S. triathlete Jillian Petersen chases her Olympic dreams

A great new blog, fifthquarterblog.com, reached out to EverymanTRI and offered to share this fantastic profile and video of American Olympic hopeful Jillian Peterson. The video is from 2008, but the profile updates Peterson's quest to make the London Games.

 

Emma Snowsill Illness Puts Olympic Triathlon Up for Grabs

(March 26) A Reuters reports that Australian Emma Snowsill, the gold medal winner at the 2008 Beijing Olympics may not even make the team this year after she had to withdraw from last weekend's World Cup race in Mooloolaba in Queensland due to a stomach issue.

In a lead up to this year's summer Olympics in London, every race becomes a critical piece of the selection process. Miss too many races or withdraw from the more competitive ones, and a triathlete's chances of making their respective country's Olympic squads grow dimmer.