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    Official Tour de France guide is out now

    Celebrate the build-up to one of the world’s biggest annual sporting events with the ONLY UK Official 2018 Tour de France Race Guide. Click Here: liverpool mens jersey Advertisement Put together by the team behind Procycling magazine, BikeRadar.com and Cyclingnews.com, this year’s guide is out now priced at £9.99 and can be ordered with FREE UK delivery. Inside your souvenir pack you will find a huge 220-page official programme packed with profiles of every team, stats for every rider, maps of every stage, interviews with the stars, expert analysis and so much more. In addition to the official programme, the souvenir pack also contains: *   A giant wall chart for filling…

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    Human Race release statement regarding Windsor Triathlon incident

    Human Race have released the following statement regarding the incident which occurred at the Royal Windsor Triathlon on Sunday 17 June.  Advertisement “We are aware of the incident that occurred during the 28th Royal Windsor Triathlon on the morning of Sunday 17 June. We are in direct contact with the horse rider who was involved, and we have offered our sincere apologies for the danger and upset that this incident caused. “Our events are permitted by British Triathlon and therefore adhere to all industry guidance regarding event delivery. Competitors are further required to abide by the British Triathlon Competition Rules, applied by the Technical Officials in attendance. Alongside British Triathlon and…

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    Ironman to broadcast live races on Facebook

    Ironman have teamed up with Facebook to provide live coverage of the 2018 Ironman season. The coverage will be available globally to fans of  www.facebook.com/IRONMANnow, and debuts on Sunday, June 24 for Ironman France. In total it will cover a total of 16 races across 3 continents. This includes extensive coverage of the 2018 World Championship, which will also be available on NBC Sports for fans in the United States. In addition to the live race coverage, there will be 20-episode live weekly show titled “Ironman: 40 Years of Dreams,” which celebrates Ironman’s 40th anniversary, will debut on Facebook Watch July 5, 2018 and run through November 15, 2018. Advertisement  “We are thrilled…

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    Tim Don wins 70.3 Costa Rica

      That feeling. I can not describe. I can not dream of what just happened. Thank you for all the support it means the world to myself and my family. Big shout out to @ryanfisher20 Advertisement Click Here: liverpool mens jersey

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    Zoggs recall Fogbuster Anti-Fog & Lens Cleaner

    Zoggs have announced, as a precautionary measure, they are recalling all Zoggs Fogbuster Anti-Fog & Lens Cleaner sold from January 2018 onwards. This is due to a potential manufacturing defect which could cause temporary discomfort and short-term eye damage. No other products are affected. Advertisement They are advising purchasers of Zoggs Fogbuster Anti-Fog & Lens Cleaner to stop using it immediately and return it to the retailer from which it was purchased for a full refund. Click Here: liverpool mens jersey They have now permanently discontinued this product. Advertisement If you have any concerns at all you can contact Zoggs for more information on their consumer helplines (open weekdays 8am-7pm,…

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    Human Race release follow up statement regarding Windsor Triathlon incident

    Human Race have released the following statement regarding the investigation into the incident that involved cyclists overtaking a horse and rider, which occurred at the Royal Windsor Triathlon on Sunday 17 June;  Advertisement Since the recent incident at the Royal Windsor Triathlon on 17 June, we have been going through our internal review process and liaising with other stakeholders including the police, who are investigating the matter further. We believe we have identified two individuals at fault, but we won’t be revealing further details or sharing their identities, as this is a police matter. One cyclist will receive a lifetime ban from all Human Race events, a 2nd (who did come forward…

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    Outrage greets IMUK’s decision to shorten bike leg by 17 miles

    The announcement from Ironman UK that they are to shorten the bike leg by 17 miles, making it 95 instead of the custom 112, has caused debate and outrage on social media.  Advertisement Ironman made the decision because of the Winter Hill fire near Bolton, saying that this was the only solution, “which enables the race to go ahead, and ensures our athletes, volunteers, marshals and staff remain safe.’   #heroes #winterhillfire #home A post shared by @ haybaby85 on Jun 30, 2018 at 2:41pm PDT However many are questioning on social media whether those that complete have the right to call themselves an Ironman, and why they couldn’t include an…

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    Ironman Austria drafting controversy highlights wider problems

    It’s a fair bet that the vast majority of those crossing the Ironman Austria finish line at the start of the month were in joyous spirits and thankful to the organisers, World Triathlon Corporation, for providing a rewarding – possibly life-changing – experience. Advertisement Albeit unashamedly for-profit, as decreed by Wanda Group, its Chinese conglomerate owners, the brand consistently deliver world-class endurance events across the world, and for two decades Klagenfurt has been a particularly popular destination given its picturesque course, and potential for fast times and Kona qualification. It’s provided some seminal moments in professional racing too, such as in 2011 when Marino Vanhoenacker won his sixth title in…

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    Beauty and the Beast returns to St. Croix

    After a brief post-Ironman 70.3 hiatus, middle-distance racing returns to St. Croix on 2nd December 2018 with the rebranded Beauty & the Beast Triathlon. Profits from the event will be donated to the post-Hurricane Irma recovery efforts in the US Virgin Islands.  Advertisement The legendary race began life in 1988 as the America’s Paradise Triathlon, and will once again offer more Caribbean splendour of turquoise waters, golden sands and sub-tropical rainforests… and the legendary ‘Beast’ climb that delivers a sucker punch for anyone who forgets this is one of the toughest middle-distance races on the planet. The December 2018 event will offer three races: Long Distance Course (2km swim/90km bike/21km…

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    Mario Mola wins Hamburg World Triathlon Series

    2016, 2017, 2018… it’s a THREE-PEAT! What a come-from-behind performance by @mariomola to win #WTSHamburg for the third straight year! pic.twitter.com/W38KA1BmNM — World Triathlon (@worldtriathlon) July 14, 2018 Mario Mola underlined why he’s the firm favourite to win a third consecutive world title with victory in Hamburg. Advertisement The north German city has proven a happy hunting ground for the 28-year-old Spaniard, who relied on his formidable leg speed on the 5km run to come from behind and triumph for the third straight year. Britain’s Jonny Brownlee raced aggressively to forge a three-man breakaway on the bike, but was eventually out-sprinted by France’s Vincent Luis and South African Richard Murray…

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