Interview: James Cunnama
James Cunnama is a professional triathlete based in Stellenbosch. James’s impressive résumé includes 4th place at Kona 2013 and solid top three results in Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events worldwide. He is married to Jodie Swallow, current women’s World Long Distance ITU Champion, and seven times winner of the East London Ironman 70.3, among many […]
Bike Check: James Cunnama’s Cervélo P5X
The Cervélo P5X triathlon bike was unveiled at Ironman World Championship in October. South African triathlete James Cunnama was one of the lucky few to be racing the new bike at the event. Triathlon events are not governed by the UCI so they are not restricted by the same rules that time trial riders are, […]
Ray’s Race Report: Jailbreak Maximum Escape
I’ve always wanted to do an ultra-distance triathlon but it has always been a bit out of my reach. I’m not a member of a triathlon club, I don’t own a time trial bike, and I can’t swim properly. I’ve completed a few shorter triathlons, including the Jailbreak Minimum Escape, but Jailbreak Maximum Security is […]
Jailbreak moves to a sweeter spot
The Jailbreak Triathlon, taking place on 10 December, will be held in the Slanghoek Valley this year, as the drought stricken Dam on Doran Vineyards is currently not ideal for swimming. “We’ve decided to use the fantastic location of Slanghoek Valley outside Rawsonville where we recently held the Slanghoek Triathlon,” says Pieter du Plessis, race […]
Kona Diaries #5: The Race
I had always dreamed of Kona, and had read so much about the race, the course, the athletes, Huggo’s, the undie run, and so on. What I didn’t envisage was how tough writing about the race would be. Unlike my only attempt at racing on the Big Island, this is my sixth attempt at this […]
Kona Diaries #4: The pre and post race experience
I’m on a plane somewhere above the Rockies at the moment, and I’m slowly trying to pull the pieces of my race together. For now, I’d like to let you know what the experience is like before and after the race. I’ll get to the experience of the race in the next post. The night […]
Kona Diaries Part 3: Race Week
The last few days have been very busy with activities and getting ready for the race. Then the exhibitors have taken over large parts of the town with some of the kit in the triathlon world. And we’ve had our first few official athletes event. Race week: Training wise, I’ve managed to tick on okay. […]
Kona Diaries Part 2: Always make sure your PJ’s are decent
I’ve been on the big island for a week, and its quite clear that there is something brewing. We’re pretty fortunate to be staying on Ali’I Drive about 2 miles from the start. In our complex, we have three world champs and about 15 other professionals just hanging around, going for rides and runs like […]
Kona Diaries: Part 1 – How I got here
How did I get onto this plane that is heading to the other side of the world for a bike race? Spot the triathlete in the airport lounge. Now this is a very special bike race. It starts with a swim warm-up and ends with a jog to the finish. And it’s a World Championship […]
Video: How Henri Schoeman won bronze at Rio
Henri Schoeman explains how he won the bronze medal in the triathlon at the Rio Olympics. The Brownlee brothers took the top two spots while Henri Schoeman fought off a strong run from Richard Murray to take third. Hear from Henri Schoeman on how his race unfolded.
Richard Murray shows readiness for Rio triathlon despite drama
Richard Murray showed with his first triathlon race back after he broke his collarbone in April that he will be ready for the Olympic Games come August in Rio. Richard Murray racing against Mario Mola at WTS Hamburg on Saturday. Credit: ITU, Janos Schmidt Once again the WTS Hamburg proved to be a less than […]
Giant unveils all-new trinity triathlon bike at Ironman World Champs
Giant, the world leader in cycling technology, introduced its all-new Trinity triathlon bikes this week during a global media launch at the Ironman World Championships. The new range of composite triathlon bikes includes two series: Trinity Advanced Pro and Trinity Advanced. A fully UCI-legal time trial version of the new bike, the Trinity Advanced Pro […]