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Leeds, UK. It’s the Wednesday before the Tour de France and it’s the first time we catch up with Andrew since his epic win at the Dauphiné. While it would have been cool to have actually been at the Dauphiné finish, that would have meant missing the most riveting day of racing and seeing every move on TV. When Andrew rolled into the hotel lobby, you could see the change in the man. He had a lighter step. And a big smile. He exuded confidence, but not a cocky confidence. Just calm confidence. We met Andrew at the team training camp in his first year at Garmin-Cervélo in 2011. He was gracious enough to sit down for a couple of long chats touching on everything from his goals, his thoughts on joining Garmin, the new generation of clean cyclists, and the difference that clothing can make at this level. Andrew immediately impressed as a bright, articulate neo pro but certainly didn’t lack in ambition or confidence. Some journalists called him cocky which didn’t quite sit with what we saw. I’d say it was more of an inward focus on getting the best out of himself. He started 2011 with a ...

Timothy O’Donnell and Mirinda Carfrae make it a double at St. Andrews. Despite the hurricane-like conditions the day before the race, the Challenge St Andrews took place today without a glitch. Superstar couple Tim O’Donnell and Mirinda Carfrae won in a time of 3:53:03 and 4:18:35 respectively. Except for the odd branches on the side of the road, there were very few signs of yesterday’s storm that caused all of Saturday’s races to be postponed until Sunday. Although the day started off cold, making wet suits mandatory, the temperature quickly rose to 28 degrees by the time athletes were on the run. Athletes completed the one loop swim course, then ran an uphill 400 m to transition. The two-loop bike course featured a series of rolling hills with strong winds at times, followed by a challenging but scenic run. Upon her win Carfrae said, “It was a world class course and tougher bike course that anticipated and I look forward to coming back!” Race organizers Tressa and Scott Bevington, who were up all night with their crew preparing for the races, were equally pleased, “We are thrilled with the outcomes of the races, especially given yesterday’s weather.” Kingsbrae Garden Challenge ...

Timothy O’Donnell and Mirinda Carfrae make it a double at St. Andrews. Despite the hurricane-like conditions the day before the race, the Challenge St Andrews took place today without a glitch. Superstar couple Tim O’Donnell and Mirinda Carfrae won in a time of 3:53:03 and 4:18:35 respectively. Except for the odd branches on the side of the road, there were very few signs of yesterday’s storm that caused all of Saturday’s races to be postponed until Sunday. Although the day started off cold, making wet suits mandatory, the temperature quickly rose to 28 degrees by the time athletes were on the run. Athletes completed the one loop swim course, then ran an uphill 400 m to transition. The two-loop bike course featured a series of rolling hills with strong winds at times, followed by a challenging but scenic run. Upon her win Carfrae said, “It was a world class course and tougher bike course that anticipated and I look forward to coming back!” Race organizers Tressa and Scott Bevington, who were up all night with their crew preparing for the races, were equally pleased, “We are thrilled with the outcomes of the races, especially given yesterday’s weather.” Kingsbrae Garden Challenge ...

While the Tour riders are getting ready for the third stage from Cambridge to London, lets get behind the scenes with Jered and Ashley Gruber from Fridays team presentations to the million of fans along the roads in Yorkshire. Thank you England for a great show!                  

This weekend the eyes of the world will be on Frankfurt, Germany, where the 2014 Ironman European Championships take place. This race will be all about pride, money and many Kona points. The Castelli equipped European Champion of 2010, Andreas Raelert, looks forward to his comeback at the Ironman European Championship in Frankfurt on Sunday. Andreas wants to fight for a place on the podium in this high-class race which starts at 6.45 a.m. at Lake Waldsee next to Frankfurt. He signed in for the pro competition a few weeks ago, because he didn’t want to miss the period for registration. But at the same time he discussed other race options on the Ironman distance. In consultation with his coach, Wolfram Bott, he talked about several options. The decision to show up in Frankfurt and to take part in the fight for the European Ironman crown fell shortly before the race. “It’s textremely powerful race with a great crowd. Frankfurt makes you want to give everything.” “My decision for Frankfurt has developed,” says Andreas Raelert, “it’s a very challenging and at the same time extremely powerful race with a great crowd. Frankfurt makes you want to give everything. In the ...