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The yearly highlight for almost every pro triathlete is just around the corner. After his 5th place last year, TO’s final Kona preparations are in full swing. Nevertheless he found some time gathering with one of the biggest magazines in the US Outside Magazine for their October issue. Tim’s favorite kit for bike training: VOLATA JERSEY FZ FREE AERO RACE BIBSHORT (printed version)

In celebration of Qhubeka reaching the milestone of 50 000 bicycles distributed throughout South Africa, Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung cyclist Gerald Ciolek has kindly donated his 2014 Milan San Remo jersey to be auctioned off in aid of the charity. The jersey contains the bib number 1, in reference to being the defending champion of the race. Ciolek surprised the cycling world by winning the 2013 edition of the Italian race in sub-zero snowy conditions. Item is not currently autographed but if the winning bid would like it signed, Gerald Ciolek will sign it before posting. Click here for the auction and make your offer!

Past weekend has been high-flying for lots of Castelli triathletes. Scotsman Fraser Cartmell finished second at Ironman Wales (Pembrokeshire), 4 minutes behind winner Matt Trautman (RSA). Laura and Greg Bennett did and olympic distance race and both placed 3rd at Beijing International Triathlon. Without no doubt, the most notably results were achieved at the first edition of Ironman 70.3 Rügen. Michael Raelert triumphed ahead of Castelli brand mate Matthias Knossalla and Edo van der Meer from the Netherlands. Talking about Rügen, conditions were rough on race day and organizers had to cancel the swim due to heavy rain, storm and harsh waves at the Baltic Sea Coast in Binz. So the Ironman 70.3 was transformed into a duathlon event. Instead of the 1.9 km long swim a 5-kilometer run was the prelude. “It’s always a pity, when it is impossible to make the entire route, but under these conditions, a swim would not have been a good idea. It was a very challenging race for all competitors. Today, everyone has felt how hard the conditions have been,” said Michael Raelert. Contrary to Michael Raelert, the podium spot of Matthias Knossalla was a bit surprising, especially for Matthias himself. The Limburgian ...

Dylan van Baarle (Garmin-Sharp) won the Tour of Britain, holding firm to his overall lead during Sunday’s double-stage day in London. Van Baarle triumphed over Michal Kwiatkowski (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) and Bradley Wiggins (Sky) finished third. Olympic champion Wiggins, the first British rider to win the Tour de France in 2013, won the morning’s individual time trial. But as he suspected, Wiggins left himself with too much to do in terms of defending his title. Marcel Kittel (Giant-Shimano) won the afternoon circuit race, taking a bunch sprint ahead of Mark Cavendish (Omega Pharma). Photos by Jered Gruber and Slipstreamsports .  

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