Let me start by saying that in my opinion, SLATHER and SLIK are quality products offered at an outstanding value.  They are simple products from the users perspective - apply as directed, go swim, ride and/or run and the products work as advertised at ... <more>

I don’t really know where to start except the beginning - on TV.  For a while, I’d seen Roger Teeter on TV talking about his Teeter Hang Ups inversion table.  On more than one occasion, I’d been to their web site and read about inversion and the benefits ... <more>

Confession time.  A long time ago (years) Kinesys sent TgR some of its 30 SPF Sunscreen Spray and Sun Protection Stick.  My intention was to use the product and publish a review.  While I did use the products and begin the process of writing the review, ... <more>

We need to consume three things in varying ratios when training and racing - fuel, water and electrolytes.  Water is pretty easy but past that, how much of what and when to consume it becomes more complicated when considering fuel and electrolytes.   ... <more>

One of the cool things about TgR is that we often get a chance to meet folks in smaller companies who are simply passionate about multisport. (Yes, I know I mention that regularly but it’s true).  It’s not that we are against big companies, but we know ... <more>

The following represents my opinions and thoughts based on years of training, racing and working with many different age group triathletes.  These thoughts have also been influenced by walking the transition area observing the bikes, equipment and riders. ... <more>

I've tried about every sort of bike rack on many different vehicles over the years. By far, my favorite way to carry a bike on the outside of a vehicle is via a hitch mounted platform carrier that contacts the bike only at the wheels. I've used racks ... <more>

Most of us will lean our bikes most anywhere and time after time, they fall over.  Heck, I have multiple work stands around my house but at least one bike is usually leaning against something it shouldn’t be (walls, furniture).  In the search for ... <more>

Rather than a review of a particular piece of gear, this article is meant to point out a lesser known company that deserves our attention.  Even though Sugoi has produced some of the official IM apparel in the past, I don’t think they are nearly as well ... <more>

Brakes are one of the most overlooked components on bicycles in triathlon. Some of the most popular bikes aimed at triathletes come standard with some of the cheapest brakes that can be spec’d on a new bike.  I suppose that is tolerated for a variety ... <more>