You don't want to miss the engaging back and forth banter between Phil Wrochna and Kevin Mackinnon as they recap the record-setting day in Kona last week. (And, yes, Kevin's pre-race calls were much more accurate ...)

This weekend's Challenge Championship was considered a success and whetted the appetite for more. Here are a few of our takeaways.

Alistair Brownlee will take on a tough field at the inaugural Challenge Championship in Samorin, Slovakia.

Worn by Sebastian Kienle to his best Kona time ever last year, Scott's Cadence Plus offers lots of ventilation and protection in an aero package.

The Crank on the weekend's racing (St. George, Chengdu, Australia) and lack of coverage of the 70.3 NA Championship.