Ahead by a Century: Make Your First 100 Mile Ride Memorable

Ahead by a Century: Make Your First 100 Mile Ride Memorable

11 ways to make the time in saddle go by as smoothly as your new chamois cream.

by Jordan Blanco

The name of my first ever organized century ride was the "World’s Toughest Century," and with almost 10,000 feet of climbing over 105 miles, the event lived up to its name for my limited cycling experience. It also revealed areas where I was woefully underprepared.

If you’re considering a metric or imperial century ride this year, or another long-distance organized cycling event, we've collected advice from seasoned coaches to ensure that you’re still friends with your bike when you cross the finish line. And yes, the title is a reference to a song by Canada's The Tragically Hip—did you know there's a VELOTHON event in Edmonton, Canada?

The Island House Invitational Triathlon returns in November 2017

The Island House Invitational Triathlon returns in November 2017

The third annual Island House Invitational Triathlon will return on November 17th & 18th, 2017 for a new two-day, three-race format with 30 of the world’s best professional triathletes. The race will be held in the Bahamas on the private island of Highbourne Cay, Exuma. World-class athletes from both short and long course backgrounds will go head-to-head in what is becoming known as one of the most exciting races in the world. The 2017 event will feature a prologue Individual Time Trial, an Enduro race, and conclude with a Pursuit race to determine the champions.

Sarah Piampiano to kick off 2017 season at IRONMAN 70.3 Liuzhou

Sarah Piampiano to kick off 2017 season at IRONMAN 70.3 Liuzhou

Two time IRONMAN® champion and four time IRONMAN®70.3® champion, Sarah Piampiano,  kicks off her 2017 season at this weekend’s IRONMAN 70.3 Liuzhou in China. Piampiano plans to race in three of the five IRONMAN 70.3 races held in China this year, in her new role as an IRONMAN ambassador. As an IRONMAN ambassador, Piampiano will promote racing in China and share her experiences of traveling and racing in the region. Piampiano raced last November at the debut IRONMAN 70.3 Xiamen where she placed second.

Zealios Announces Partnership with Pro Triathlete Sarah Piampiano

Zealios Announces Partnership with Pro Triathlete Sarah Piampiano

Sarah, aka The Ginja Ninja, is one of the premier triathletes competing in the pro women’s field. Coming off of a successful 2016 season with five podium finishes, including 1st place at IRONMAN New Orleans 70.3, Racine 70.3 and Vineman, Sarah came away with an impressive 7th place finish at the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona. Sarah is looking forward to building on last year’s strong season and is kicking off 2017 in partnership with team Zealios.

Are You Ready for Triathlon Season?

Are You Ready for Triathlon Season?

Check these 8 important boxes before you start chasing your goals.

Last October, in the post-race glow of completing the IRONMAN World Championship, I signed up for my next race, breaking my rule of not committing to another IRONMAN within a week of finishing one. What's more, I broke another personal rule: signing up for an early season full distance race—IRONMAN South Africa. Doing so, I was subjecting myself to training through the wet Northern Californian winter. (I know, I know, I shouldn't complain!) 



 

Blood, Hills, and Body Weight: 8 Ways to Get Faster on the Bike

Blood, Hills, and Body Weight: 8 Ways to Get Faster on the Bike

If you think fancy gear is the only thing that's going to help you score that PR on the bike, think again.

Planning to do a century ride? Don't want to get dropped on the local group ride? Looking to improve the bike leg in your next triathlon? Take a look at these simple and effective tips from experienced cycling coaches to get you fitter and faster on the bike this season.

 



 

Two-time IRONMAN Champion, Sarah Piampiano, announces partnerships with Zone3 and SOS

Two-time IRONMAN Champion, Sarah Piampiano, announces partnerships with Zone3 and SOS

Professional triathlete and top ten finisher at the IRONMAN World Championships the past two seasons, Sarah Piampiano, announces that she has signed multi-year contracts with two new partners for the 2017 season and beyond.

After 3 days of racing, Gwen Jorgensen and Richard Murray are crowned Champions of the 2016 Island House Invitational Triathlon

After 3 days of racing, Gwen Jorgensen and Richard Murray are crowned Champions of the 2016 Island House Invitational Triathlon

Olympic Champion Gwen Jorgensen of the USA and Richard Murray of South Africa bested a world-class field to take top honors and the largest share of the $500,000 prize purse.

This past weekend saw the second running of the Island House Invitational Triathlon. Close to 40 of the world’s best triathletes, including Olympians and Ironman World Champions, gathered in the Bahamas for the multi-day event. The race combined individual time trials, an enduro event and a sprint distance triathlon to determine a general classification (“GC”) winner across all three stages.