The Road To Kona following Tim Don’s journey Shawn Smith October 13, 2018 – 1 min read Share this post Share this post Written by Shawn Smith Trizone wordsmith & tech whisperer. I mesh tech with business, thrive on plant-based debates, cycling and savour coffee. Comments News & Racing Is Norseman Becoming the World's Most Coveted Triathlon? 6,304 athletes from 96 countries chased just 250 spots for 2025 Norseman, as Norway's brutal race becomes triathlon's most coveted ticket. By Shawn Smith • 4 min read News & Racing Leher Conquers Yokohama for First World Series Win Jean-Léa Leher's gutsy front-running tactic delivered Luxembourg's first World Series victory as Olympic champion Beaugrand crashed out in torrential conditions. By Shawn Smith • 6 min read News & Racing Hauser Claims Gold in Brutal Yokohama Conditions Australian Matt Hauser outsprinted Portugal's Vasco Velasco in brutal Yokohama conditions to claim his third WTCS victory and extend his series lead. By Shawn Smith • 3 min read Adventures 10 Things You Must Know Before Stepping Off the Plane in Hawaii From scorching heat to quirky island slang, these insider tips keep you sane, amused and ready for Kona’s triathlon madness. By Shawn Smith • 3 min read News & Racing Is Norseman Becoming the World's Most Coveted Triathlon? 6,304 athletes from 96 countries chased just 250 spots for 2025 Norseman, as Norway's brutal race becomes triathlon's most coveted ticket. By Shawn Smith • 4 min read Gear & Tech H20 Audio Ript Ultra Premium over-ear headphones - hanging with the Gym bros just got a little cooler for Triathletes H2O Audio’s debut over-ear Ript Ultra delivers thunderous bass and sweat-proof comfort but its $404 tag leaves it treading water against feature-richer Bose and Beats rivals. By David Deakin • 3 min read Gear & Tech Review: H2O Audio Ript Lite Noise-Cancelling Headphones with Some Big Compromises The H2O Audio Ript Lite packs noise-cancelling and strong features for $169 AUD, but weak bass and problematic noise-cancelling hold it back from being a top contender. By David Deakin • 3 min read News & Racing Leher Conquers Yokohama for First World Series Win Jean-Léa Leher's gutsy front-running tactic delivered Luxembourg's first World Series victory as Olympic champion Beaugrand crashed out in torrential conditions. By Shawn Smith • 6 min read News & Racing Hauser Claims Gold in Brutal Yokohama Conditions Australian Matt Hauser outsprinted Portugal's Vasco Velasco in brutal Yokohama conditions to claim his third WTCS victory and extend his series lead. By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
News & Racing Is Norseman Becoming the World's Most Coveted Triathlon? 6,304 athletes from 96 countries chased just 250 spots for 2025 Norseman, as Norway's brutal race becomes triathlon's most coveted ticket. By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
News & Racing Leher Conquers Yokohama for First World Series Win Jean-Léa Leher's gutsy front-running tactic delivered Luxembourg's first World Series victory as Olympic champion Beaugrand crashed out in torrential conditions. By Shawn Smith • 6 min read
News & Racing Hauser Claims Gold in Brutal Yokohama Conditions Australian Matt Hauser outsprinted Portugal's Vasco Velasco in brutal Yokohama conditions to claim his third WTCS victory and extend his series lead. By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
Adventures 10 Things You Must Know Before Stepping Off the Plane in Hawaii From scorching heat to quirky island slang, these insider tips keep you sane, amused and ready for Kona’s triathlon madness. By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
News & Racing Is Norseman Becoming the World's Most Coveted Triathlon? 6,304 athletes from 96 countries chased just 250 spots for 2025 Norseman, as Norway's brutal race becomes triathlon's most coveted ticket. By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
Gear & Tech H20 Audio Ript Ultra Premium over-ear headphones - hanging with the Gym bros just got a little cooler for Triathletes H2O Audio’s debut over-ear Ript Ultra delivers thunderous bass and sweat-proof comfort but its $404 tag leaves it treading water against feature-richer Bose and Beats rivals. By David Deakin • 3 min read
Gear & Tech Review: H2O Audio Ript Lite Noise-Cancelling Headphones with Some Big Compromises The H2O Audio Ript Lite packs noise-cancelling and strong features for $169 AUD, but weak bass and problematic noise-cancelling hold it back from being a top contender. By David Deakin • 3 min read
News & Racing Leher Conquers Yokohama for First World Series Win Jean-Léa Leher's gutsy front-running tactic delivered Luxembourg's first World Series victory as Olympic champion Beaugrand crashed out in torrential conditions. By Shawn Smith • 6 min read
News & Racing Hauser Claims Gold in Brutal Yokohama Conditions Australian Matt Hauser outsprinted Portugal's Vasco Velasco in brutal Yokohama conditions to claim his third WTCS victory and extend his series lead. By Shawn Smith • 3 min read