firstoffthebike.com - Home

Atkinson on song early in 2012

Beijing Olympian Courtney Atkinson opened his London campaign with a strong performance in his first race of the season at the Seven Sunshine Coast Enduro Triathlon at Caloundra this morning, while Emma Jackson took a step closer to her Olympic dream with a convincing win over the unique 'battle of the sexes' format.

More

Kinloch won by Aussie Royle

Aussie Aaron Royle opened up his season with a brilliant win at Oceania Triathlon Championships at Kinloch...

Victorian titles blown away!

On a hot and windy Melbourne morning the Victorian Olympic distance titles were run and won with Mitch Kibby...

Vanhoenacker and Swallow reign in South Africa

Crawford and Farlow win Wanaka

70.3 South Africa loads up on talent

Clayton Fettell - flying start

Clayton Fettell's recent success has made him one of the names to watch in 2012. Finely tuned and gifted with a huge engine, Fettell writes the damage report at most races he enters these days. But he has yet to get it perfect which is the challenge for this season.

More

Leon Griffin - back in town

In 2008 Leon Griffin was a rising talent in the 70.3 world and was set to explode onto the Ironman circuit...

Gina Crawford's back baby!

Gina Crawford is back to racing after the successful delivery of her baby. Wanaka will be her destination and...

Josh Rix's Ironman WA

Just pipped for a podium at last week's IM WA, Josh Rix is a happy man after snagging a PB marathon for his...

Tim Berkel - man on a Kona mission

For New South Wales' Tim Berkel, 2011 has been a satisfying year - there have been hits (Challenge Copenhagen...

Mel Rollison's epic Phuket adventure

Her final race for 2011, Phuket was to be a memorable race for lots of reasons - spectacular setting...

Ironman Melbourne course preview

Once again the fotb.com team has trawled the streets of Melbourne to give you a closer look at the IM Melbourne course. We even roped in Melbourne local and gun pro Luke Bell to help give you some tips as to how to tackle this beast.

More

The Skinny on Geelong

If you're heading bayside to Geelong in a couple of weeks to join the masses taking part in Geelong...

The Reel Returns

In the mood for some Friday frivolity ... the Reel is back for 2012. This time it's time to turn the mirror...

Bozzone signs with 2XU

World leading performance Compression and Triathlon apparel brand 2XU, has added yet another preeminent Professional athlete to its portfolio of elite Brand Ambassadors. This time, acclaimed Professional Triathlete and five time World Champion Terenzo Bozzone joins 2XU.

More

Vanhoenacker to race IM NZ

The fastest Ironman finisher in history is set to provide the toughest test for Cameron Brown's 10 year reign...

Training Lessons

Being a triathlete is not just about swimming, bike riding and running, it about the whole package of training like a triathlete and your approach and strategy for getting the most from the training time and effort you put in. Here are some lessons I've learnt - and continue to learn - about training.

More

The Run Lesson

Another in our series of 'lessons'. The run is fast becoming the key element in all forms of triathlon. This...