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Lately, triathlon has been shaken down by a doping case. Indeed, we’ve learnt with a big disappointment the positive control of the French athlete José Jeuland to metenolone, an anabolic. The long distance specialist has been suspended for three years by the AFLD.

Bad news? For sports and passionate people, yes.

But the fact that there is doping in triathlon, one of the most exigent sports which requires endurance and resistance, is not a surprise in itself. This positive control is even rather a «good news», in any case a good signal sent to cheaters. Even if controls are not always efficient, it shows to those who decided to toggle in the murky side that they can be caught at any time. Word to the wise.

At TrimaxHebdo, we’ve decided to speak about triathlon and passion in an edition with Ironman colors mostly.

Highlighting the pros doesn’t prevent us from talking to you who begin triathlon about drafting.

Finally, regarding material, we have a special file about wetsuits, in addition to the Cervélo S5 and Slice Cannondale testings.

And many other articles to discover.

Anyway, we have again a very rich edition with a lot of sports. Real sports.

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Nicolas GEAY, the redaction

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The essential races :

In 2015 there will be 5 IRONMAN regional championships,which will give 4000 KPR points KPR (Kona Pro Ranking) to the winners of the event. Regarding the other Ironman events, they will give 2000 points to the winners.

For the WTC, there is the will to gather more pro athletes in a single event, which means to increase the number of regional championships, and these races will attract a greater number of pros and they will avoid racing too much and too far. It is difficult to do more than 3 Ironman a year at a very good level and above all to be performant in October in Kona if we race in August. Triathletes who did a top 10 at the last World Championships last year have the benefit of only racing one Ironman to qualify for the next world championships. They can also build on a single race, as Bockel did in 2014 in Melbourne.

A victory at a P-4000 almost guarantees the qualification, especially as winners on P-4000 are already well-placed at the KPR.

The race for points is difficult for pro athletes because they have to be fitted on D-day and it also requires a financial investment.

The regional championships

This year the first IRONMAN support of a regional title will be the Ironman Melbourne for Asia-Pacific, on March 22nd. This event gathers Australian and New-Zealand who race at home. Moreover, this date marks the end of their summer, the ideal moment! Beside, it is not rare that a few Europeans go to Australia. There, long distance triathlon is very popular and offers lots of WTC and Challenge races.IM South-Africa will be the African regional

championships only one week after Melbourne, the African and European will be more numerous on this event which is closer. If an athlete has a bad race in Melbourne he will always have the opportunity to go to South-Africa on March 29th. We’ll have two big events in two weeks with impressive «Start Lists». In May, let’s go to the American continent with the American championships: in North in

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This year promises again beautiful shows and a few races with a very strong field as it will certainly be the case on the 5 regional cham-

pionships events which have 4000 points for the KPR. The first meeting is in Melbourne on the 22nd of March before South Africa one

week later. On the South-African event, a lot of French have decided to come and race... Trimax-Hebdo will be there to make you live this

event. Meanwhile, let’s have a look at the future appointments for 2015.

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Texas on May 16th, instead of Mont-Tremblant as a P-4000 and 15 days later the IM of Latin America in Brasilia in Florianopolis on May 31st. Two events which will gather the athletes of the continent and those who would have failed in March...The novelty for this 2015 calendar is to see events with so many points with only one week gap such as Melbourne/South Africa, or Texas/Brasilia. Finally, Frankfurt will conclude the regional championships on July 5th with a majority of Europeans and above all German athletes who currently dominate the circuit. The European tour

In Europe, again a very abundant circuit, beginning with Lanzarote in Canaries on May 23rd, then IM

Nice, an essential race on June 28th. On the same day, there will be the IM Klagenfurt in Austria. Then it will be on July 19th with IM Bolton in UK and IM Zurich in Switzerland.

The European Tour will finish for the KPR in August in Holland (on the 2nd), Sweden (15th) and Denmark (23rd). These last three races which counts for the «roll-down» of August won’t have such a strong level.

Review on the KPR

The road is still long for Kona, but it is agreeable to see our French already well-placed: Cyril Viennot 6th and Romain Guillaume 12th of the current

KPR, Denis Chevrot is 28th with 2500 points, knowing that they need at least 4000 points to hope being in the top 50 at the end of August.

Romain Guillaume has already validated his participation for Kona 2015 by finishing 4th in IM Busselton and thus with 4380 points he is almost sure to participate, moreover with Aix and Nice in 2015. For Cyril Viennot, it will also be easy to participate with already 5250 points, he just has to finish an IM. We can trust Denis Chevrot and Jérémy Jurkiewicz to be good in 2015, they are generous with kilometers!!!

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Regarding the first of the ranking, it is logical to find those who shined at the end of 2014 on the 70.3 world championships of Mont Tremblant and in Kona. They begin the season calmly and will just have to finish an IM to validate their qualification, such as the former winners Van Lierde, Alexander, Jacobs,...

On the other hand, some athletes of this tem-

porary ranking won’t be contenders to Kona, such as Gomez who wants to do RIO in 2016, or Micheal Realert who struggles on this dis-tance, or Will Clarke who runs on 70.3. Others are in this top because they shined at the end of the season where Start Lists were less strong. They will certainly struggle to hold their rank. Anyway, again a beautiful year on the Ironman cir-cuit...

Small reminder on the KPR : it’s a points ranking which allows professionals who have a WTC license to qualify for the IM World Championships in Kona in Hawaii in October. Each year, 50 men and 35 women are qualified, the first 40 men and first 25 women are defined at the end of July. Current KPR : http://www.ironman.com/t r i a t h l o n / t r i a t h l o n - r a n k i n g s / k p r- m e n .aspx#axzz3QDtjLb7p

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The draftingThis month, we are explaining the notion of drafting...

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Rubric information : Are you a beginner in triathlon? This rubric is for you! Every month we will explain a point of regulation or a very used expression in triathlon. You will be able to follow and participate to conversations between triathletes and then look like an old veteran of triathlon and not like a novice!

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It is possible, after a triathlon, that you hear a conversation between triathletes during which you hear one of them complaining to

«get the wheel sucked» during the whole bike part. This expression means that the authorized dis-tances between athletes hasn’t been respected and that, as a result, there has been drafting.

The drafting, also called «aspiration-shed», consists in riding close enough behind another competitor, a group of competitors, or even a car, in order to take advantage of the aerodynamic phenomenon of aspiration.

It has been proven that this aspiration could be fundamental because a good position «protec-ted» could allow an economy of energy estimated between 10 to 40% depending on the strength and orientation of the wind. Indeed, this is why in bike

races, the peloton is always faster than a lonely bi-ker. When the drafting is permitted, as on Grand-Prix races, for example, groups get organized and competitors relay (it means that bikers lead the group the one after the others in order to allow each other to take advantage of the aspiration) in order to make this organized peloton faster and stronger. However, triathlon is an individual sports based on the notion of surpassing oneself. The victory in triathlon must be the reward of the lonely triath-lete, without any outside help.

The WTC regulation (Ironman) specifically forbids drafting

The athlete must respect the rule of Aspiration-Shed (7x3m) : the minimal distance between bikes is 7m, between the front wheel of the bike and the front wheel

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of the bike which follows. Not respecting this rule brings about a black card corresponding to a a time penalty (6 minutes on IM).

The athlete will have to stop in the next penalty box in order to do his penalty (black card=6 mi-nutes ; 2 black cards = 12 minutes ; 3 black cards = disqualification).

The athlete who has been passed must keep a distance in order to respect the minimum space of 7m once the front wheel of the passing ath-lete has passed him. When a competitor is passed by another one, he is responsible for exiting the drafting zone and keep a 7m distance. A competitor is passed when the front wheel of another athlete goes ahead of his one.

On Challenge races, some events announces a distance of non-aspiration at 10m when others are at 15m. It seems that on the events in the Emirates, the standards would be 20m. As on most long distance events, the offender triath-letes scoop of a 5 minute-penalty.

There is theory that we’ve just presented to you... And practice unfortunately very diffe-rent... Because of those triathletes who want to take advantage of aspirations... ... Or unlucky are those who find themselves in a group against their will, because of the busy periods on some races when roads are not wide enough. We will let you judge by yourself on this point with your own experience.


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especially in sports. While some have adopted this method daily, some others

only use it in «emaciation» period. Finally, more radical, the diet stater

launched by the doctor uses the chrono-nutrition principles in an accelerated

way for those who don’t want to waste time but who have a very strong mental

and determination. Trimax-hebdo offers to present you the main principles of

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The chrono-nutritionwhat is it ?

The chrono-nutrition offers to feed you according to the nutritional needs of your body. Then, you don’t need the same things at 7am when you begin your day than at 8pm when you’ll go to bed. You will feed accor-ding to your biological clock: fat for break-fast (bread and cheese), dense for lunch (meat and carbs), sweet for snacking (cho-colate and fruits) and light for diner (fish and vegetables). and except some types of food, everything is permitted (cheese, carbs, fruits, chocolate, any type of meat, and so on) as far as you respect the time and quan-tities you eat.

For who ?Chrono-nutrition is for everybody. The triathlete can perfectly follow this way of eating in order to reach his fighting weight.

This diet being diversified (few prohibited food), the athlete has all the energetic in-takes needed adapted to his practice and doesn’t feel any tiredness, generally linked to a hypo-caloric diet.

Control your weight without being hungry

Chrono-nutrition is not planned to make you loose some weight in a record time (ex-cept the starter diet) but it offers to reba-lance your diet according to your morpholo-gy. Quantities are determined according to your height and your physical activity (with more important proportions is you have a physical activity).

Chrononutrition & morphotype

Chrono-nutrition equals morphotype. Your diet influences your sil-houette. Then you should know that some foods will have more impact in some parts of your body according to your morphology. Carbs in-fluences your belly, whereas vegetables are attached more easily to your hips.

You can determine your morphotype by mea-suring your size, your chest, waist and hips

girth, your wrist width and your weight. De-pending on the result, your will be able to see what your diet mistakes are.

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The method offers to reach your figh-ting weight (get thinner if you’re above or grow if you’re under) but also to rebalance your silhouette. The method allows to re-balance the silhouette, which doesn’t ob-viously mean to loose weight.

Duration

This method is efficient in the duration. You progressively rebalance but the results will be better integrated and you won’t un-dergo the effects of «yo-yo diets» by im-posing weight variations which are bad for your body and your physical fitness. For those who don’t have the patience to wait, Dr. DELABOS has taken the great principles of chrono-nutrition by adapting

them to an express method. He offers you to loose up to 8 kg in 4 weeks. Contrary to chrono-nutrition which can be done every-time, the starter diet mustn’t be lon-ger than a month. And even if you haven’t reached your fighting weight after a mon-th, you’ll have to wait before beginning again a new cycle in order to allow to your body not to undergo the damaging effects of a diet (tiredness, muscle loss, and so on). This very restrictive method breaks a little bit with the concept of chrono-nutrition.

Diet or not diet?

For some of you, once we have to respect some diet rules, we follow a diet. If we have this point of view, indeed, chrono-nutri-tion means diet.

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For some others, the notion is linked to pri-vation and even frustration. Hypo-caloric diets forbids chocolate, cheese, fries, and so on. In chrono-nutrition, there are few forbidden foods (the main forbidden food is milk and dairy products such as yogurts, except cheese), so there’s no privation.

The notion of pleasure

This method is based on the 0% frustra-tion. Each week, chrono-nutrition allows two «joker meals». They represent a diet liberty moment during which you can for-get all the principles of chrono and eat whatever you want.

Under supervisionBeware, chrono-nutrition will break with the diet habits of modern life: finishing your meal with a desert, eating a dairy pro-duct at every meal... Moreover, you should have a medical supervision if you suffer from some pathologies.

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The premium models are made in a hight quality neoprene (G40) but, as a result, are also very fra-gile. The more we go down in the price and the less elastic the neoprene will be ; it will also be thinner with seams and a collage sometimes fragile, thus less resistant.

The good price often gives you the ideal quality: Good design with a resistant and meanwhile elas-tic neoprene.

A good triathlon wetsuit must be sun and sea water resistant, it must keep its initial strength as long as possible.Don’t take a neoprene wetsuit too spongy, because it will be very fragile and elastic, it will quickly loose its compression and easily rip when you put it on.

2/ The size You mustn’t wear a wetsuit tightened to the body, but close to the body. You have to make the diffe-rence. And always try it if possible with a tri-suit under.

3/ The neoprene quality A good elastic and resistant neoprene works with time and heat. A good wetsuit shapes after 2 or 3 intense swim sessions in the swimming-pool. The body heat which rises in the wetsuit during an intense effort will thermo-mold the neoprene during the first sessions.

4/ Neckline Check the collar so that it doesn’t strangle you, and that the velcro doesn’t burst your skin when you turn your head on the side or up.

5/Design Choose a wetsuit in which you feel like a su-per-swimmer! It is also very important !!

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This month, we’ve decided to present a large part of the range present on the market. And you will be

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How to choose your wetsuit?

Axena (woman)

The aXena is a project that has taken over 12 months of refine-ment, working with athletes across the globe and finally we are so happy with our product we have aligned with one of the most discerning and amazing athletes of the modern female triathlon scene.- X-O Skeleton for improved buoyancy in thighs and hips- Over reach panel to reduce cross-over and maintain stroke efficiency- Bicep Release™ for improved arm flexion- Calf Release™ giving the Achilles and calf muscle freedom of movement- 3mm exclusive upper body neoprene for comfort, stroke effi-ciency and un-matched flexibility- Breakaway Zipper, the quickest in Triathlon.- Unique combination of lining materials

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We could take one of those ‘cheesy’ approaches and tell you how it was impossible making the best better and how our athletes told us that after testing the Ar-chimedes that it simply could not be improved upon. You know, the kind of stuff you read which then gets changed the following year by another load of marke-ting flash copy - that means nothing - that just isn’t our style. The Archimedes 1, for us, was the best suit we could of designed at the time. Materials, production methods and research saw us create the best of the mo-ment... so what has brought about the change to the Archimedes 2 ? Research, challenging production and learning, from pushing the bar of expectation beyond anything the wetsuit market has ever seen.- X-O Skeleton for improved Efficiency- Biceps Release to create a natural flexed recovery arm and efficient arm flex for the catch- Calf Release to ensure natural calf movement- Low neck line for more comfort

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Aerious

One suit, two differing buoyancies and the perfect combination of what you need to really maximize your potential. Flexibility, Stretch, stroke alignment and the exclusive X-O Skeleton.No other suits on the market today aids your stroke, kick and body position like the Aerious.

• X-O Skeleton for body alignment and Buoyancy• Arm Crossover alignment for correct positioning and reduced snaking/Fish tailing in the water• Break-away zipper for Transition speed• The most flexible lining material available• Neoprene flexibility, thickness and stretch combina-tion unmatched in the industry.

The only Mid level statement wetsuit available in two differing buoyancies. 4:4 and 3:5.

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MACH4

After many months of hard work and development, Dare2Tri is proud to introduce the MACH 4! We’ve completely redesigned the suit from the ground up to create the ultimate speed machine, helping you to shave significant time from your swim leg. With the MACH4, you won’t be able to wait to get into the water!• Super flex shoulder area. A 1.5mm super flex upper shoulder and armpit to give you the feeling of wearing a sleeveless triathlon wetsuit, but with all of the advantages full sleeves give you to slice through the water.

• Soft “V” shape super flex collar. No chaffing, no rubbing or irritation around the neck. This super flexible 1mm double layer comfortable collar is perfect whether you’re doing a sprint or a longer swim. • Enlarged freedom chest panel. We’ve incor-porated a 2. 5mm super stretch upper chest freedom panel to provide extra flexibility and comfort across the chest, especially for those longer swims. • Easy exit underarm and under leg panels. Su-per flexible inner arm and back leg panel to make getting out of the triathlon wetsuit even easier. • Floating panel. At 5mm thick the custom swim control panels to give you maximum buoyancy and stability.• Stabilization panel. A special stability section to put your “spine in line” and provide for that optimal head to toe swimming position.• Aquatic grip panel. The “grip panel” literally holds on to the water, adding power and length to each and every stroke. • Aquatic kick panel. The kick panel provides optimal low body propulsion and stabilization that will aid in saving your legs for the bike and run.

Available sizes: : men : XS, S, M, MT, L, LT, XL, XXLwomen : FXS, FS, FST, FM, FMT, FL

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MACH3

Over 18 years of experience producing, designing, mar-ket and selling triathlon wetsuits of various top brands led us to create the MACH3 speedsuit. MACH3 is the triathlon wetsuit for advanced and pro athletes who want a top quality product at a reasonable price. • Soft flex collar: Comfortable 1mm double layer collar which causes no irritations when sprinting or during those longer swims• Floating panels: 5mm Chest panel till the knee with

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Triwetsuit Carbon (man and woman) • Yamamoto Neoprene Aerodome panels lined with Carbon technology (by integrating carbon fabric into the neoprene). Carbon fabric ensures intelligent compression when and where it is needed. This technology offers maximum stability to triathlete while swimming.

• Excellent buoyancy, maximum freedom of movement and smooth glide into water through five various thicknesses of Neoprene.

• Made for unlimited freedom of movement around shoulders ( i n t e g r a t i n g super light 1.5mm neoprene around the shoulders to prodive maximum range of motion)

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swim control panels to give you maximum buoyancy and stability• Super flex shoulder area: 2mm Super flex shoulder and armpit area to give you maximum freedom• 3,5mm back area: To ensure the perfect swim position• Stabilization panel: special stability section to put your ‘spine in line’ and provide for that optimal head to toe swimming position• Aquatic grip panel: Aiding one’s ability to hold and feel the water better for those long, strong and powerful strokes• Aquatic kick panel: Provides optimal low body propul-sion and stabilization that will aid in saving your legs for the bike and run

- Avalaible sizes : Men : XS, S, M, MT, L, LT, XL, XXLWomen : FS, FST, FM, FMT, FLPrice: 299,99 €

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The all-around talent - maxi-mum buoyancy and outstanding flexibilityThe sailfish vibrant im-pressively de-monstrates how flexibility can combine with buoyancy - wi-thout sacrifices on either side.The winning c o m b i n a -tion of extre-mely buoyant Longlife Cell Neoprene and the skin-friendly Soft Skin lining keeps swimmers above water while leaving them free to move and breath, even in the hectic phases of the race. The new ergonomically tailored chest and shoulder panels provide a perfect fit and improved flexibility. By avoiding excess hip rotation the Stability Panel Plus helps to increase hip stability: the swimmer is automatically brought into a streamlined and stable form in the wa-ter. Moreover, the new Waffle Grid Panels on the forearms make for more effective forward propulsion from arm strokes du-ring the underwater pulling phase.The sailfish vibrant is the perfect begin-ners and seasoned triathletes with high de-mands on quality.

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The perfect symbiosis between flexibility, durability and buoyancy at a mid-range price.The sailfish attack offers the best-possible combination of flexibility, durability and buoyancy in the upper-mid price range. This top-quality suit is designed to keep pace with the performance of a high-end suit - but at a much more affordable price.The sailfish attack is built with a combination of the best outer materials: SCS Nano Skin neoprene in the chest minimizes drag, while the SCS #39 neoprene used in the other parts of the suit make it extremely robust and elastic. The suit is very comfortable to wear and provides freedom of movement in an astounding range. This is accomplished through the use of highly flexible Ultra Soft Stretch lining in the all-important arm and shoulder regions. The remaining interior is lined with skin-friendly Soft Stretch.

The ergonomically tailored leg and hip panels improve buoyancy and - in combination with the new Stability Panel Carbon Plus - increase hip stability. By avoiding excess hip rotation, the swimmer is automatically brought into a streamlined and stable form in the water.Moreover, the new Waffle Grid Panels on the forearms make for more effective forward propulsion from arm strokes.

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G-Range

The sailfish flagship G-Range takes flexibility to new extremes, with a second skin feeling that gives athletes the freedom they need. Experience unmatched comfort!The flagship G-Range features the exclusive Nano Space Cell neoprene mate-rial for the ultimate in flexibility, buoyancy and drag reduction. The Nano Space Cell neoprene surface is impregnated with a miniscule layer of nano-coating that reduces its drag coefficient to nearly nil.The suit’s Avevia Super Dry lining is made of a special nylon that minimizes absorption and remains extremely light even when wet. This allows the wearer to conserve energy and stay strong in the water much longer than possible with conventional materials.The ergonomically tailored leg and hip panels improve buoyancy and - in combination with the new Stability Panel Carbon Plus - increase hip stability. By avoiding excess hip rotation, the swimmer is automatically brought into a streamlined and stable form in the water.Moreover, the extra-large V-Power forearm panels provide for maximum arm stroke effectiveness during the underwater pulling phase.

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Clothing makes a huge difference in comfort and performance. We work individually with the best professional athletes to create, test and validate our innovations, which we then bring to the wider public in our team wear and shop collections.

Design to function. Reduced to the max.Functionality, comfort, and performance. No more. No less. Shapes follow function and fabrics follow climate. BMX is not road racing, and a triathlete demands other things from his clothing than a cyclist. Bioracer provides a broad triathlon range with clothing items technically differentiating from

each other. Whether you’re a long distance triathlete or participating at sprint triathlons, whether you compete individually or in a team, Bioracer has the right clothing for you. Roots in the sport. What makes us unique is the fact that our 3 product managers all have roots in the sport.Our PM’s in cycling wear are former cycling pros, our PM triathlon is a 3 times IM Hawaii finisher. Their expertise and knowledge gives us the chance to develop the right clothing for each and every athlete.

piXel, traininG JUst Got saferThe Spitfire Winter Jack is a highly insulative winter training jack The main fabric we use for the torso is Tempest Protect, a highly insulative, water repellent and windproof fabric.

Strategically placed PXL inserts provide maximum visibility and safety. When light shines on the jacket, the printed glass particles on the PXL inserts act as a reflector so you can ride and train safely.

The PXL100 fabric is selected specifically to be combined with the Tempest Protect torso panels and provides superior wind protection, even when you’re training at a lower pace and intensity.

Product specifications: •Made of Tempest Protect, a warm, windproof fabric•PXL 100 reflective sleeves and collar•3 ergonomic backpockets•Waterproof breast pocket made of Silver Honey•Water and windproof zip with zipper garage•Aero race cut.

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ATLANTE (man and woman)

The ATLANTE is the perfect wetsuit for beginner triathletes. It has our unique Wrist 2 Wrist panel, designed for increased flexibilityacross the arms and shoulders and the high quality Z3R0D Flex 385 neoprene provides the buoyancy every swimmer is looking for.These two great features will provide great efficiency and enjoyment!

Poitrine/Ventre/Cuisse : 5mm Z3R0D Flex 385Bas des Jambes : 3mm Z3R0D Flex 385Bras/Epaules/Aisselles/Grands Dorsaux : 1,5 mm Z3R0D Flex 385Dos: 3mm Z3R0D Flex 385 Enduction : SSSThis wetsuit comes along with a Neobag.

Price : 300€

NEPTUNE (man and woman)

The NEPTUNE is a mix of different neoprenes: the lower sections of the wetsuit are Z3R0D Flex 385, while the arms and shoulders are made of the more flexible Z3R0D Flex 395. The result is a powerful combination of buoyancy and flexibility that is ideal for good swimmers. The secret is in the mix!Main Body + Upper : 5mm Z3R0D Flex 385Lower Legs : 3mm Z3R0D Flex 385Arms & Shoulders : 1,5 mm Z3R0D Flex 395Back: 3mm Z3R0D Flex 385

Coating : SSSThis wetsuit comes along with a Neobag.Price : 400€

VANGUARD (man and woman)

Mainly made of high quality Yamamoto 39 neoprene, the VANGUARD is an extremely

powerful and performant wetsuit. It features our Elbow 2 Elbow panel to give you the flexibility you need for a natural crawl. It’s as if you are wearing nothing at all! The Z3R0D Air Tech neoprene at the front of the suit will carry you high in the water, leaving you to focus on your stroke. And the Nano CSC coating will ensure you’re as fast as you can be!Main Body + Upper : 5mm Yamamoto AerodomeLower Legs : 3mm Yamamoto 39Arms & Shoulders : 1,5 mm Yamamoto 39Back: 3mm Z3R0D Yamamoto 39Coating : SCS YamamotoThis wetsuit comes along with a Neobag.Price : 550€


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ChallengerAqua Sphere develops a new combination with new tech-nical features for beginners and experts: improving ba-lance better penetration into the water drag reduction freedom of movement. The challenger combines comfort and performance.Neoprene Yamamoto : offers an optimal balance between flexibility reducing drag and durability. SCS coating provi-des the lowest drag coefficient of the market and ensures optimum speed.Bio- Stretch Zone : 1 mm Stretch zone in the back excellent freedom of movement.Col aqua- flex and Aqua- Grip to prevent water infiltration.Power–Zone:panels forearms increasing traction.Thermo- guard technology : for maximum flexibility and freedom of movement for the shoulders legs and chest

Price : 269€

Modèle Phantom, le must have

New revolutionary combination for propulsion power in water and amplified movement for maxi-mized distance.Pure performance for elite athletes fluid and ultra stretchCore Power System CPS : Essential stabilizes mus-cles to allow more fluid position in the waterhip rotation more accurate and powerful. Reduces energy consumption.Bio- Stretch Zone : Panels specifically designed for natural movements and maximize the amplitude and distance for each movement.Self-Positioning Sleeve :5mm band positioned above the elbow during the active phase and pro-pulsion in the water. Special panels under the arms and legs to prevent chafing and increase comfort.

Closing making it easy to put on and take off.

Price : 649€

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FX3

Introducing our Zoggs FX3 Wetsuit, new for 2015 !

Our range of wetsuits include our unique flex technology concept gi-ving unrivalled comfort and fit that we already provide in our unparalleled range of Predator Flex goggles.

The FX3 has been designed for the swimmer who is new to or progressing in triathlon or open water swimming. Put simply, this is the best in its class. The focus of this suit is a combination of all round buoyancy and flexibility. Please see ‘Product Detail’ and ‘Additio-nal Information’ below for more.

Price : 230€

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VISION (man)

The Vision wetsuit is a very exciting product in the Zone3 range. Performance and comfort have always been top of the list for Zone3 products and the Vision combines these with fantastic looks and value. If you’re on a budget but still want to swim quickly and save energy during the swim then this is the suit for you. In 2012, it was described by Triathlon Plus magazine as probably the best wetsuit available at under £200.- Full Speed-FloTM coating to minimize any drag resis-tance and increase speed. - Pro Speed Cuffs on the arms and the legs for rapid re-moval after your swim. - A super stretchy one-piece shoulder panel which extends from elbow to elbow - a feature which is normal-ly only reserved for the top end wetsuits! The shoulders and arms are only 2mm thick and use a very flexible li-ning to allow your full range of movement and minimize any shoulder pain.

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- Maximum 5mm buoyancy panels from the hips to the knees to help in-crease your core support in the water

Price : 273€

ASPIRE(man and woman)

The Aspire wetsuit has been the best selling Zone3 wetsuit since its famous 10/10 review in 220 Triathlon Maga-zine. No other wetsuit has ever achie-ved a full marks review which makes this a great choice for any swimmer or triathlete. The Aspire is constantly given praise for its extreme flexibility around the shoulders, perfectly balanced buoyan-cy and lightning quick transitions.- Premium SCS Yamamoto fabrics de-signed to ensure superb all-over body flexibility, comfort and performance.

- Aqua dynamic Nano coating ap-plied to the neoprene meaning that there is almost no drag through the water.- Extensive research and develop-ment on panel design and fabric thickness ensures this is one of the most natural feeling wetsuits you’ll swim in.- Spring loaded shoulder design to generate a faster swim stroke, ensure maximum reach and to conserve energy.- Maximum 5mm neoprene al-lowed under ITU regulations from the chest down to the knees, giving plenty of buoyancy - Pro Speed CuffsTM on the arms and the legs for rapid removal af-ter the swim to ensure the quickest transitions.- 3D forearm catch panels to in-crease surface area on the arm

pull through the water with each stroke. More propulsion means more speed.Price : 359€

VANQUISH (man and woman)

In 2014 the Vanquish was rated against 14 other wetsuit brands in the 220 Triathlon magazine group test. It came out with not only the highest rating of 92% but also gained the BEST ON TEST award which is one of the most prestigious awards that can be won. Triathletes all over the world have backed this up with fantastic feedback.

The Vanquish is not only the choice of the elite athletes but also some of the most experienced re-gardless of swim ability. Ironman distance athletes love the suit for its extreme comfort and flexi-bility around the shoulders and

Sprint/Olympic distance athletes for its speed and mega-buoyancy. Since it’s original design in 2009 it’s just got better and better.

Below we have written a details des-cription of the design features which make the Vanquish so highly rated

The Vanquish makes use of some of the World’s highest performance ma-terials and combines these with a tho-roughly researched panel design to ensure maximum flexibility and ba-lanced buoyancy.

In 2013 it was described by Triathlon Plus magazine as «not only an incre-dible suit for the price point but also one of the best they’ve ever tested». This year Zone3 are going even fur-ther and pitching the suit as one of the most buoyant and flexible suits on the market.

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As he’s a real perfectionist, Tyler leaves nothing to chance, especially when it’s about optimizing his Cervelo P5.

«On my handlebar, I use a system with two reversed bottle-holders. It is I think the only difference that I have compared to the others, for anything else, I think that we all work to have an aero and comfortable position, and which allows us to develop all our power!»

This system allows to Tyler to bring his two bottles without any impact on the air penetration. Thus he could remove the bottle-holder situated on the diagonal tube, the one which induces the most turbulences. Tyler has also gone a little bit further, by putting a carbon sheet under his extensions, which makes the whole thing very homogenous, and allows him to win some more watts.

But in addition to this aerodynamic contribution, Tyler finds a convenient aspect to his trick:

«This hydration system allows me to have all my bottles and gels directly under my eyes! Thus I can catch them quickly and very easily, and I directly see what I will take, and what I have left. It’s really more convenient to be able to directly catch what we want or need.»

The only interrogation that we could have on this system is the heavier weight on the

handlebar. Tyler doesn’t seem to complain about it, his third place in Nice this year with this system makes us think that there was no problem to negotiate technical downhills of the course.

«I think it perfectly works for me. But here is the key! Find what is best for yourself.»

We will add that you obviously have to take your time during training to try different material solutions, especially on the bike. Those who would like to fix a similar system on their bike must have tried it for many hours during training, no question of doing this kind of modifications on race day!

«All the best, good training and good 2015 season to all the readers of Trimax Hebdo, Tyler B.»

THE PRO’S TRICKTHE PRO’S TRICK

For this second edition of the «pros trick», the Bermudian Tyler Butterfield has accepted to explain his trick. Tyler won this year

the last edition of the Abu Dhabi International triathlon and took a beautiful 3rd place on the Promenade des Anglais during the IM

Nice. In 2013, he also finished 7th in Kona!

Rubric information : Every months, read some pros’ tricks, advice, fads, technics... Pros

will open up to you every months in order to share a little bit of

their universe and habits!

Tyler Butterfield’s hydration systemhydration system

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Designed for speed

Cervélo is a pioneer regarding aerodynamic bikes. The S series is designed for efficiency and comfort in order to make you faster. The accent on aerodynamics is visible in every aspects of the design, the place of the tubes TrueAero TM and the bottle supports.

Once on the bike, its efficiency to transmit all your power to the road will encourage you to accelerate until the road looks fuzzy. This performance doesn’t recede in the uphills. It links lightness and rigidity. But speed also includes comfort, as well in the design of the carbon composite layers as in the energy saved thanks to aerodynamics, which will allow you to stay in a zone where you feel comfortable.

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New S5

This month, we’ve tried a very high quality bike, the new S5 from Cervélo

Test realized by Sébastien RODRIGUEZ, pictures SR©copyrights

Presentation Cervélo S5

What is there in the aerodynamics conception ?

The elegant design of the S5 looks a lot like the P series, also the expanded cut of the saddle tube. The oblique tube lowered to the profiling shrouds, all the shapes of the frame are designed to have an optimal air flow on the bike and the rider. Even the place of the bottle holder has been redesigned to make this frame faster with a bottle or two. Add the BBright technology and you will have the best of the aerodynamics engineering with a maximum control and stability.

If I should have only one bike, it would be a Cervélo S5! It is light, aero, comfortable, and responds to UCI standards for road races and time trials. The S5 is very aero, it can even be used on a time trial without penalizing you. I’ve even already used a S5 on races without drafting after the 2012 London Olympic Games, when I didn’t have yet my Cervélo P5. Obviously, a real

TT bike will be a little bit more aero, but mainly thanks to its geometry and a better aerodynamic position. Doing road races, ITU triathlons or without drafting with a S5 (with a time trial style: disc wheel and extensions), has always been a true pleasure, always fun and always fast!

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Why a new S5 ?

Last year, the VWD S5 had been recognized as the fastest aero road bike by a prestigious German magazine: the best bike ever tested. Yet, Cervélo engineers have designed this year a new version of this S5. It takes the main aerodynamics qualities of the classical S5, and it improves rigidity and steering. This new version is made of components unique to Cervélo, as the new carbon aero handlebar, the mounting of Hed Jet 6 Plus SCT wheels, making this new S5 faster than ever! More rigid, an improved ergonomics, no weight gain! Compared to the S VWD, the new S5 is 35% more rigid in torsion, and 6%

more rigid in the bottom bracket. The result: a very precise bike in the trajectories, the contact between the cyclist, the bike and the road is improved. The new S5 has a geometry comparable to a classical road bike model, but with a shortened head-tube, in order to be able to place the cyclist lower. A new «Future Proof Cable» cabling system allows to make the frame totally compatible with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic groups. The battery of electrical groups is directly integrated in one of the frame tubes. Finally, we have an aerodynamic bike, with all the rigidity of the best classical road bikes and without adding any weight!

Dropped Down TubeThe perfect position of the oblique tube preserves the drag of the system, taking into account the interaction between the front wheel and the frame.

Shielding Seat Stays

Protect the back brake from the wind, not from the cyclist. Profiled shrouds hide the brake and improve the air flow on the stirrup.

Partial Seat Tube CutoutThe expanded cut which allows to optimize the air flow between the frame and the wheel, and one of the most important reductions of aerodynamic drag.Extended Seat Tube CutoutHiding the back wheel behind the frame can considerably reduce the drag. An efficient use of the cut requires a true expertise of the aerodynamics.

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Future-Proof Cable ManagementÉlégant, agréable et pensé pour les mécaniciens.Aero Cable ManagementThe internal cable stops allow a good internal routine of the cables. ICS3 places stops at the best place and works with standard setting devices.

Evolved Steerer DesignA larger pivot tube at the basis offers an improvement of the rigidity and of the holding.

BBrightBBright optimizes the rigidity and the weight of the system while allowing the best compatibility with modern cranks systems.

Shaped for BottlesTaking into account the hydration needs of the cyclist once the conception phase allows to obtain a faster bike.

Carbon DropoutsAn intelligent reversal of the internal and external couplings.

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On the road

Even before sitting on this bike, it is impres-sive. The tubes of the frame are massive, pro-filed, this matt black dress reinforces even more this feeling of aggressiveness. Moreover, Cervélo has given us the very high quality ver-sion for this test, we could speak about luxury! Durace Di2 group, and wonderful 60mm Hed Jet 6 Plus SCT wheels which look very good with this S5. When we look at the work done on the frame aerodynamics, it would be a pity not to have a pretty high and profiled pair of wheels. Anyway, there is no mistake, every-thing is perfectly harmonious on this bike. And this visual harmony is nothing compared to what’s happening on the road! Once we be-gin to ride, we feel that the bike only wants to accelerate. The frame, the wheels, the arch, nothing moves, the bike seems to be mounted on tracks. The feeling is incredible, the air whistles around us, giving the impression of splitting the air. Even if it’s not the most important for an ae-rodynamic bike, this new S5 is very light. It is also very rigid, the oversized bottom bracket doesn’t move, even of strong restarts. Low weight and maximal rigidity, restarts are easy and strong, the bike responds right away, even a gear ration mistake is quickly compensated. At least as long as you have the legs. The feeling is so heady on this bike, that you will always

want to accelerate and restart. It’s a bike with no concession, it requires engagement, and it makes you want to give it everything. Be care-ful then, you will have to know how to control it, and curb your impulses in order to last lon-ger. In parallel, in addition to its gamester and aggressive temperament, this S5 also knows how to be very tender. The comfort is good, the frame seems to perfectly filter the small imperfections of the road. This bike will satis-fy you on longer distances, provided that you control it. Last point, you can feel this extreme rigidity when you ride. Nothing moves, as if it was one only piece. The S5 seems to be a perfect pro-longation of your body on the road, you can take it exactly where you want. The precision of this Cervélo is the turns is wonderful, it responds to all your moves ins-tantaneously. The Durace Di2 group is great, everybody knows it, but the brake stirrups of the last Shimano are powerful and precise. It gives a real feeling of security to this new S5, we can even take more risks than usual in downhills. «Pilots» will have a dreadful weapon for fast and technical downhills.

We cannot end this experience without spea-king about the new Cervélo handlebar. The lat-ter is designed and aerodynamic. Its compact shape makes it comfortable to use, whether

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you have your hands up or down the handle-bar. If you want to climb up a hill with your hands up the handlebar, you have to get used to it, personally this handlebar is a little bit too large for our small hands to be completely at ease in this position. However, it’s not a very common position with this kind of bikes. Also note that it will be impossible to fix the exten-sions on this handlebar, those who would like to add extensions to this new S5 will have to think about changing the handlebar.

Conclusion

We are falling in love with this new Cervélo S5! It is incredible. As we were lucky enough to ride on a P5, this road bike procures the same feeling of velocity and pleasure as a P5, with comfort, lightness and maneuverability in ad-dition.

We simply think that this bike is good for eve-rything. Its weight, rigidity, dynamism will be appreciated on short distance or drafting races. Its aerodynamics, its comfort, its weight make it perfect for every long distance races without drafting where you can’t use the TT bike. Moreover, if you add extensions it could frighten some bikes purely dedicated to time trials.

In order to get this jewel, you’ll have to count 8800€. But we have here the «luxurious» ver-sion of this bike, because we can also find more affordable mountings:- S5 Dura Ace di2, 8800€- S5 Dura Ace ; 6800€- S5 Ultegra, 4600€- S5 frame only, 3800€

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New Sliceby Cannondale

This month, we’ve tried the brand new Cannondale triathlon bike, the New Slice !

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Introduction

With the launch of this new Slice, Cannondale upsets a few habits regarding bicycles. It’s neither a road bike, nor a TT bike, which are yet two different kinds of bikes whom we usually hear about.

No, Cannondale presents this year a triathlon bike, and it’s something pretty rare to see a product specifically thought for the triple effort. A triathlete on a triathlon bike, instead of a triathlete who adapts to a TT bike, is there a real difference?

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AERO SAVE micro suspension system:

Comfort = speed. The (UCI non-approved) ultra-thin seat stays Naero Tech and the curved bases Aero Plane, are not only Aero, but also offers an unequaled level of comfort. Coupled with the Offset Aero Save fork, the majority of the road imperfections is filtered, for a maximum comfort and control on long distances.

Ballistec Ultraligth Carbon Frame

Cannondale has used for this new Slice the same carbon technology as for their Supersix EVO model, allowing them to create a very light frame and fork. According to Cannondale, the New Slice is a triathlon bike which climbs better and accelerate better than many traditional road bikes.

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Real Triathlon Geometry

The brand new geometry of this Slice is the result of thousands of datas compiled by their partner Fit Science, Guru. The acquired design places the rider more centered on his bike, while keeping an optimal aero position for the best stability, precision, and ownership.


Functional

Finding a position which offers comfort, aerodynamics and power is crucial for a triathlete. The new Slice has an ultra-closed saddle tube angle and a shorter crank, in order to place the rider lower in front, while keeping an optimal hip angle, for more power and an easier transition to the run.

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Tubes Tap

The tubes TAP (Truncated Aero Profile) shape offers the perfect compromise between aerodynamics, rigidity and low weight. They are also thinner and offer less surface for more control under the wind.

WindTunnel Pressure drag reduction Tunnel

The saddle tube runs the air in an intelligent way towards the back wheel. The wind-tunnel duct on the back of the saddle tube reduces the pressure drag created by the accumulation of air between the wheel in movement and the frame.

A design made to last

Shimano brakes in direct mount, traditional stem, cable passage simplified and back pow of vertical fixation. All these elements make this new Slice an easy bike to carry, to mount, to configure, and can save you a lot of time of preparation before a race.All the frames of the range are compatible with mechanic groups and Di2, with the possibility to place the battery in the frame.

On the road

Even before using this bike, we must confess one thing! What a simplicity of adjustment, we could even forget how easy the mechanics of a bike can be easy. So yes, integrated stems, integrated brakes, cable passages, and so on... are very nice, very refined, but are sometimes very difficult to mount, to preserve, or simply to change your position.

Settling your bike is thus very fast, and also the time of adaptation. We instantaneously feel comfortable on the handlebar, as if we have already been using it for several months. Even on a very low speed, the bike is handy, there is no limitation of turning angle as on some TT bikes. We also feel its lightness, it’s easy to restart the bike, to accelerate. It’s simple, after a few kilometers to go out of the city, we had already forgotten that we were on a new bike, and even more on a TT bike. We wouldn’t have been more at ease with our usual road bike.

Finally, when we arrived in some nice rolling home stretches, in order to try the machine in an aero position. To tell the truth, the feeling is pretty frustrating when we are used to riding on pure machines of time-trial.

Actually, everything seems easy, even too easy.

Once again, we don’t have the feeling to be on a bike made for time-trial, the position is comfortable legs turn with facility, without «struggling» with the bike.

Even the feeling is misleading, we don’t have the same landmarks as usual, we don’t hear the wind whistling. And yet, the speed is the same as usual. This new Slice, it’s a «quiet strength», it doesn’t have an impetuous temperament such as other competitors, but in the end the performance is here.

It’s when we get to the first climbs that this new Slice makes the difference: what a facility, what a comfort. All along the climb, we forget that we are on a triathlon bike, the restarts, the weight, the feeling, make us think that we are on a classical road bike. And the feeling stays the same when we go down, this new Slice is very handy, the braking is excellent with the Shimano direct mount brake calipers, we feel secure.

To resume, this new Slice, it’s for us the performances of a TT bike with the feeling of a road bike. In some ways, it’s the ideal bike for those who hesitate every time between the one or the other. It’s certainly the ideal bike for a mountainous and technical Ironman as Nice !

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Conclusion

To conclude in 3 words on this New Slice, it would be for us:- Comfortable / handy : thanks to the AERO SAVE technology of the frame and the fork, but also thanks to geometry specially designed for triathletes.- Light / Polyvalent : The triathlon frame is the lightest of the market, the behavior of a real moun-tain bike in restarts and in climbs. The bike will suit for every situations. - Simple: Shimano direct mount Brake calipers, clas-sical stem... Simple design, for a simple upkeep, and a total freedom on the setting of your position.

The model tested is the version Ultegra Di2, avai-lable immediately from 4499€. This new Slice is de-clined in several versions: - SLICE BLACK INC : 8999€ - SLICE DURA ACE DI2 : 5999€ - SLICE ULTEGRA DI2 : 4499€ - SLICE ULTEGRA 6800 : 3299€ - SLICE 105 : 2499€


Michelle VesterbyI simply love the new Cannondale Slice firstly because it is easy to handle in the turns, it’s very light and comfortable and ALSO very fast!! And for me who travels a lot, it is easy to carry around.

Victor Del CorralThe bike you will test in the next days is highlighted especially for three things:

- Comfort: the measurements of this new frame along with the Aero SAVE Micro-Suspension System makes this bike super-comfortable. - Lightness: the frame is only 1020 gr. and you feel this lightness while you’re riding, especially when you are climbing, sometimes you could even forget that you’re riding on a TT Bike. - Handling: low center of gravity, slack head angle and good brakes for a TT Bike which can be handled as a road bike on winding roads.

It’s the kind of bike that you could use every day for training whatever route you plan to do. See you soon...#2015FreeLaceReborn

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TRIhebdohebdo 11 Texas on May 16th, instead of Mont-Tremblant as a P-4000 and 15 days later the IM of Latin America in Brasilia in Florianopolis on May 31st. Two events which will