Aaron Hersh

Shimano’s new flagship group is great, but can it contend with electronic kits?

These tips from the sport's speed experts will help you save seconds without clearing out your bank account.

Hydraulic road brakes continue to explode with the impending addition of the Shimano R785 braking system.

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Cameron Dye and Angela Naeth won the Olympic-distance event in Philadelphia.

Andy Potts hosted a transition clinic in the Philadelphia Insurance Companies health club and shared his tips for a smooth transition.

Local government in Boulder, Colo. has given approval for World Triathlon Corporation to work toward hosting an Ironman in the city starting in 2014.

Cervélo’s new P3 provides the blueprint for a fast and functional tri bike.

The ability to simulate the body’s own blood pumping action separates the Normatec MVP Recovery System from a compression garment.

Inside Triathlon pitted four of the most advanced triathlon bikes in head-to-head competition on the road and in the wind tunnel.

Seven triathlon-specific cycling shoes from the 2013 Triathlete Buyer's Guide.

Specialized has built a wind tunnel a block away from its headquarters in Morgan Hill, Calif.

Monitor your training without the headache of complex electronics.

Jesse Thomas has gone from a relatively unknown pro to a Wildflower legend.

Look for these key attributes next time you're shopping for some "free speed."

Americans Jesse Thomas and Heather Jackson once again proved their ability to navigate the tough Wildflower Long Course Triathlon.

Three-time Wildflower champion Jesse Thomas has made these eight key modifications to his Specialized Shiv.

See the bike Heather Jackson rode to her second-straight Wildflower victory.

With help from one of the world's leading sports science and physiology experts, Triathlete conducted testing on eight wetsuits.

A detailed look at the results of the 2013 Wetsuit Performance Test.

Fuji will officially unveil their newest tri bike this weekend in Boulder, but a pair of pros are already riding and racing the new frame.

These eight tips will help you make the most of the Wildflower Festival weekend. Load up the car and hit the road!

After a day of qualifying, the top finishers (and those who met the pre-qualification standard) battled it out in the A Finals of the Fearless Pro Triathlon.

On the heels of a seventh-place finish at the ITU World Triathlon San Diego, American Sarah Groff won the Fearless Pro super sprint triathlon.

Five steps to following the world’s fastest triathletes this weekend in San Diego.

SRAM has announced hydraulic brakes specifically for road bikes—triathletes will have to wait a bit longer.

Turbocharge your stride with technique tips from the reigning Ironman world champion.

If you can only own one bike, this Trek might be the most versatile out there.

Check out the second photo gallery of our Ironman 70.3 California race coverage.

Go inside transition of the 2013 Ironman 70.3 California triathlon with these pro bike photos from Oceanside.

Whether it was intentional or not, the fact that Andy Potts exited the swim with athletes right on his heels proved to work to his advantage.

Get a look at Ben Hoffman's Specialized Shiv, which he'll rack in transition for tomorrow's Ironman 70.3 California.

Two of the fastest swimmers in the sport—Andy Potts and Julie Dibens—share the tools you should use to maximize your training time.

Compression garments are meant to improve performance and expedite recovery.

Is the Track Aero System the new ultimate in aero testing?

We wind-tunnel tested three hydration setups to find the fastest way to ride with three bottles.

In the market for a fast (albeit ostentatious) aero helmet? Look no further than the POC Tempor.

Pete Jacobs used an uncharacteristically strong ride to set himself up to win the 2012 Ironman world title.

Elevate your race-day riding skills by adding a mountain or cyclocross bike to your stable.

The ability to efficiently stay upright is the most overlooked component of running fitness.

Integrated adjustability is the hallmark of Zipp’s new one-piece aerobar.

Senior editor Aaron Hersh walks us through the two tests he conducted on aerobars. Pick up the April issue of Triathlete for more on these tests.

Evolution of Sram’s top-level kit turns weaknesses into strengths while preserving old benefits.

An explanation of the various types of neoprene and other factors you should consider when purchasing a wetsuit.

We vetted five premier aero wheelsets in the wind tunnel and on the road to help you find the best.

A new company in Boulder, Colo. may be bringing the ability to measure power to the masses.

We dissect the five biggest trends to emerge from the top bike trade shows to give you a peek at the way we’ll ride in 2013 and beyond.

He confirms desire to race again, but Oprah confession alone won't earn him the privilege.

If you missed the confession interview conducted by Oprah, this is the summary version of part one of two in Armstrong’s own words.

Inside Triathlon tested four bikes across a wide range of yaw angles.

Rollers can be a great way to work on your fitness and handling skills while riding indoors.

Pro Linsey Corbin uses unpredictable winter surfaces to her advantage, and you should too.

If you need a pair of dedicated mud and ice shoes that can stand up to any conditions, this technique will turn a discarded old pair of running shoes into your new favorite winter trainers.

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The Swedish ITU world champ talks about her breakthrough season and her plans to move up to 70.3.

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Keep your ride on the road using these pro-tested bike maintenance tips.

Taking cues from these Olympic successes and blunders can help you achieve your peak on race day.

The bike Greg Bennett rode as he took on the "triple" of Hy-Vee, 70.3 worlds and the Ironman World Championship.

All the little things you need for the triathlon run leg.

Garmin Swim measures every stroke of every lap of every interval in a swim workout.

Riding rollers takes a little bit of practice.

Identify the gear that meets your unique goals before dipping into your bank account.

With the popularity explosion of front-end hydration systems has come a diverse range of options.

Athletes check their bikes in at the Kona Pier the day before the 2012 Ironman World Championship.

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Get a detailed look at Linsey Corbin's race-ready Trek Speed Concept.

Craig Alexander is riding a Specialized Shiv S-Works with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 components and a Pro Missile EVO aerobar.

Now the German who may be the heir to the title of Strongest Ride in Triathlon is going back up in distance for his first stab at Hawaii.

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Michael and Andreas Raelert have refined the setup of their BMC TM01 for Ironman Hawaii with the help of Stefano Cattai.

With wind tunnel testing done, Crowie is testing helmet ventilation on the Queen K.

WTC reveals pros are held to more stringent drafting rules in Kona.

Get a look at the bike Lance Armstrong rode to his SuperFrog Triathlon victory on Sunday, Sept. 30.

She’s the best runner in Ironman history, but Mirinda Carfrae is risking it all on a new cycling-focused training strategy.

These five trends are making Kona’s fastest athletes look more and more like they’re racing Olympic distance.

Spectator support for Lance—racing in his first triathlon since being banned by USADA—was unanimous at the SuperFrog Triathlon.

After two furious turns through the swim-bike-run course, Olympic distance up-and-comer Greg Billington took the win.

These aluminum tri bikes—priced as affordably as any—have all the essential features you need to ride fast and comfortably.

Senior editor Aaron Hersh shares some of the gear he found on the Interbike Trade Show floor in Las Vegas, Nev.

Kinetic inRide closely estimates power on a trainer for a pittance.

Reynolds’ new aero wheel line uses a vastly different rim shape than Zipp et al.

Rasmus Henning has decided he will retire as a professional triathlete after competing in October 13's Ironman World Championship.

Shimano’s new Dura-Ace Di2 9070 electronic group adds simplicity and functionality.

New gear from the 2012 Interbike Outdoor Demo.

Bontrager’s Hilo RXL Speed Dial offers unprecedented fit adjustability in a true tri saddle.

High mileage meets minimalism in a new hybrid style of run shoes.