Cycling: Yesterday, the UCI announced that Viktor Okishev's doping test from May of this year was positive, and he has been temporarily suspended. He is the fourth Astana team rider to test positive this year. During the Asian Championships in May, Kazakh Viktor Okishev had a doping sample taken after the time trial. Yesterday, Wednesday, the... read more
Zipp is expanding its triathlon range with the Vuka BTA system. This system allows for bottle cage mounting between the armrests and also for attaching a Garmin computer. The Vuka BTA frame is made of 6061T6 aluminum. In addition to the frame, the system also includes a bottle cage. Prices start at €67 for the 28-gram... read more
With the Cloud, Swiss shoe specialist On presents its fifth model, a shoe that aims to set new standards in cushioning and weight. The patented Zero Gravity foam combines precisely these aspects, reducing the weight to a mere 42 grams in a size 198 shoe. Unlike the other models, it also features a... read more
The riding position on a triathlon or time trial bike is notoriously different from that on a regular road bike. For optimized aerodynamics, you usually sit extremely low and far forward. This results in particularly heavy strain on the pubic bones. Clothing manufacturer Zoot has developed a system specifically for this... read more
The German Triathlon Union recently presented its squad for the upcoming season. The focus is clearly on an almost radical rejuvenation of the selection. This is due, among other things, to numerous departures of athletes who are now seeking opportunities outside of the Olympic distances or are ending their careers at the end of the year. Among these, the most important ones are... read more
