Cup of Tri 40 : Thorsten Radde from TriRating.com

In the run up to Kona, we've got a great interview with Thorsten Radde from TriRating.com who gives us his picks for this year's race in Kona, plus an explanation of his site. Ever wonder which Ironman course is fastest, or toughest? Whether the year that you race it was a 'fast' year or a 'slow' year? Thorsten has the answers!

He gives us his opinion on how the male and female pro race will play out, plus the lowdown on how he thinks the GBR men and women will fare at Kona. Also - why he thinks that Caroline Livesey is the unluckiest Ironwoman this year ...

Cup of Tri 38: Joe Skipper Co-Hosts!

Joe Skipper riding 3.33 for 100 TT

This week we have Joe Skipper guesting as co-host as Helen is away getting married! Joe and Rob talk through this weeks' results, and then get into an interview with Joe about his recent training and racing, his hopes for Kona and what motivates him to get the training done even when it's hammering down with rain.

My favourite quote from this interview: 'I just don't want to have to go back working as a bin man.'

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