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It has almost been six months since my last race. During that period, many things changed for me. I switched my race bike and riding the new Felt IA for this season. It took some time to get used to it but right now, I’m more than happy with my new weapon. 2015 started with a big training camp on Gran Canary in January. I wanted to build a solid base for my first races this year, Challenge Dubai & Ironman 70.3 Philippines. As I always lose time in the water, I decided to set my focus on the swim for the first camp. After that camp, I felt well prepared for two half-distance races within nine days. My first priority race was Ironman 70.3 Philippines, because I try to qualify for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Zell am See later this year. One week before, I planned to compete in Challenge Dubai, the opener of the new “Triple Crown Series”. The days prior to the race went pretty well and I was keen on showing my improvements I achieved over the winter. Dubai Race day – change of plans: All I could do on race morning was pick up my ...

Belgian Frederik Van Lierde made no secret of the fact that he came ideally prepared to Port Elizabeth and fight for the victory. To secure his 2015 Kona slot he would only have to finish the race. But that’s not his character. The 2013 Ironman World Champion is confident to peak three times this year (Ironman Germany and Kona to follow) and set off to outclass the rest of the field. Right from the start at Nelson Mandela Bay, Van Lierde was always among the leaders. He entered T1 in 3rd place and subsequently put the hammer down on the bike. The Belgian set the fastest bike split of the day with 4:32:45, followed by a time of 2:49:45 for the concluding marathon. Well enough for an unchallenged victory despite strong competitors. Van Lierde after the race: “I came to Africa to win, and I did. Even though I didn’t break the record, I am happy with a win for now. Next time I will take the record.” Top 3 men: 1. Frederik Van Lierde (BEL) 8:16:35 2. Ivan Rana (ESP) 8:30:45 3. Bart Aernouts (BEL) 8:35:59 Photo Courtesy: Chris Hichcock/Ironman Free Sanremo Suit – The winning formula for Van ...

Enjoy Jered Gruber and Ashley Norris’ stunning images from 2015 Milano-Sanremo. Get your #Gabba on! Photo: Gruber Images  

Mountain Chewbacca literally translates to MTN Quebeka p/b Samsung, ​Africa’s most winning and largest multi-discipline pro cycle race team,​ rac​ing​ to build exposure for Qhubeka’s rural initiatives and riding​ to inspire potential new athletes within the community of Qhubeka bike recipients. Photographed at Holiday Inn Milan – Linate Airport. Reinardt Janse van Rensburg, 26, Virginia, South Africa. #rembrandtbacca   Edvald Boassen Hagen, 27, Lillehammer, Norway. #videobacca   Serge Pauwels, 31, Lier, Belgium. #barbackbacca   Jaco Venter, 28, Stellenbosch, South Africa. #forestbacca   L: Douglas Ryder, Team Principal. R: Emiliano Granado, MFS. #sleepybacca   Douglas Ryder, Team Principal. #morningbacca   L: Gerald Ciolek, 28, Cologne, Germany. R: Kristian Sbaragli, 24, Empoli, Italy. #doublebacca   Text and photos: Manual For Speed

Gettin’ Fired Up With Garmindale!!!! Photographed at Hotel Litta Palace, Milan. Relax for Ben King The wall of flames! Sebastian Langeveld, 30, Leiden, Netherlands. #nationalchampbaby   Ramunas Navardauskas, 27, Šilalė, Lithuania. #honeybadger   Nathan Haas, 26, Brisbane, Australia. #kasualklub   Moreno Moser, 24, Trento, Italy.   Lasse Norman Hansen, 23, Faaborg, Denmark.   Jack Bauer, 29, Takaka, New Zealand.   Davide Villella, 23, Magenta, Italy.   Ben King, 25, North Garden, Virginia, USA.   Text and photos: Manual For Speed