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We got our hands on Diamondback's first triathlon superbike, the Serios AF. It features all the necessary components, but how does it perform?

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Completing an IRONMAN costs more than just the registration fee. Know what to expect and how to save money.

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Take it from Mark Allen's personal experience: For triathletes, mistakes can define a race performance as much as success can.

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Stay In Triathlon Shape This Winter

The days are short and the weather is cold, but you can still prepare yourself for the next triathlon season.

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Ironman triathlon legend Paula Newby-Fraser abandoned the training method that carried her to the pinnacle of her sport for a new and trendy approa...

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2015 Strava Year In Review

Strava, the social network for athletes, has published its annual End of Year Insights for 2015.

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The 80-Minute Training Plan

Crunched for time? This sample training plan includes practical workouts to help keep you on track.

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Lactate Threshold and V02 Max Explained

Should you get an LT or V02 max test? These questions answered, and more, in this breakdown of two commonly heard terms among triathletes.

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