What is Slowtwitch?
Slowtwitch is triathlon's long-running online hub — founded in 1999 by Dan Empfield, the industry pioneer behind the first triathlon-specific wetsuit and tri-geometry bike, and a Triathlon Hall of Famer.[1] [2]
What does it cover?
Elite racing, deep technical journalism (bike fit, equipment, aerodynamics) and the sport's dominant discussion forum, where the triathlon industry itself debates in public.[2]
Why does it matter?
For a quarter century Slowtwitch has been the sport's reference site — its coverage and forums reach essentially the entire serious triathlon community.[1] [2]
References
- Wikipedia — Dan Empfield (background). Accessed August 2026.
- Slowtwitch — official site. Accessed August 2026.