Vancouver, Canada (October 6, 2009) -The International Triathlon Union (ITU) today announced it has imposed a six-year ban on Mariana Ohata a triathlete from Brazil, after committing an anti-doping rule violation in an out-of-competition doping control test in Iowa, United States on June 26, 2009.

So the twenty-12 talent ID invitational is approaching and i need some advice from people who have competed in/know about ITU-rules racing. From my understanding, a forward seatpost is meant for if the person is using aerobars, however, would it be useful for an ITU-rules race? Also on the subject, are the ITU certified mini-aerobars useful at all? Thanks for any advice. "You can never be too rich or too skinny." -My doctor

So right now i have an offer from a friend of mine for a $500 time edge racer frame. It's got a few scratches on it, but it's purely cosmetic. The purchase would include the full carbon frame, carbon fork, and carbon headset. He's raced all season with it which is why he's selling it to me for so cheap. "You can never be too rich or too skinny." -My doctor

Olympic gold medallists help unveil new 'Super' Series Beijing, China (August 20, 2008) - Less then 24 hours after the completion of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games triathlon, the International Triathlon Union today announced an innovative new platform for the sport by establishing a pioneering new series that will take triathlon to new heights.

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