The Specialized Tri team has been running for about a year under the guidance of Bobby Behan and has given the brand quite a bit to cheer. For 2011 even more fire power has been added.
by Herbert Krabel, February 2, 2011
Michael Lovato closed out 2010 with a second place at Ironman Cozumel and the Richie Cunningham wedding on New Year’s Eve. We had a few words with the late migrating Pro about 2011 expectations and changes.
The six–time Ironman Hawaii champion reflects on the relationship of prize money and the growth of the sport – and a surprising turn of events during a visit to Chile
Chris Foster is an American Olympic hopeful collecting points to get on the start line of the Olympic qualifying London WCS. Chris raced 6 of 7 WCS events in 2010 and checked in with slowtwitch to talk about what is next.
With his win at the 2011 Challenge Wanaka event Jamie Whyte stepped into the triathlon limelight but that is most likely not the last title we’ll see from this avid off-season angler. The friendly Kiwi had a few words with slowtwitch.
Josh Amberger is one of several outstanding Australian ITU triathletes on the rise and is well known for a fast swim and very aggressive cycling. He spent time with slowtwitch to talk about racing, training, family and the terrible Queensland flood.
Barrett Brandon is a professional triathlete traveling the world chasing ITU points to qualify for the 2012 Olympics. This former collegiate national champion has raced in 25 different countries to date but had time to talk with Sal Farruggia of slowtwitch.
Siri Lindley is a 2-time ITU World Champion who was very dominant in 2001/2002. Now working as a coach, Siri stepped in the limelight again when Mirinda Carfrae won the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championships.
Manny Huerta is currently hunting for an Olympic triathlon spot but is also racing some non drafting races. Our new editor-at-large Sal Farruggia spent time with the Cuban born Pro and shares some of his thoughts.
Quite a few changes are in the works for Team TBB in 2011 and coach Brett Sutton spent time with slowtwitch to discuss the new initiative, his coaching ideas and various other topics in triathlon.
Coach Paulo Sousa is only days away from the first training camp with his new Elite Triathlete Squad in Las Cruces, NM. The outspoken Portuguese is stepping up to coaching full-time and shared some thoughts with slowtwitch.
2010 Ironman World Champion Mirinda Carfrae 2011 has a new partnership with Felt bicycles through the year 2014 and she had a few words with slowtwitch about the changes.
Maik Twelsiek has been one of the fastest cyclists at Ironman Hawaii the last few years. But while he loves to ride his bike hard, he wants to close out that big race and other ones like it equally fast.