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Subscribe to the Pip Taylor Newsletter 15-06-08: Racing Update: To round off a horror two week race trip, Pip has DNF’d at Kansas 70.3 after also having to withdraw from Escape From Alcatraz the previous week. A back injury sustained before Alcatraz left her in pain and unable to get any power on the bike or run. For Pip this was extremely disappointing as one of her major season goals was to better her 2nd at Alcatraz from last year. Despite receiving treatment during the week and leading the swim out in Kansas comfortably Pip had to again withdraw on the bike. Check the diary section for more from Pip. 26-05-08 Escape from Alcatraz, San Francisco: Less than two weeks to go until Alcatraz and Pip is looking forward to one of her favourite races on the calendar. Check Diary update for more from Pip. 3-05-08 Wildflower Long Course Triathlon, California: Pip has finished 3rd at Wildflower in a great turn around from being sick at St Anthony's last weekend. She exited the swim in second position before hitting the lead early on in the bike. After having a "bad patch", Pip got off the bike in 5th position before using the second fastest run split of the day to run time into everyone except Sam McGlone (who out-split Pip by about 40sec for the 21km). Final results were 1st Sam McGlone, 2nd Leanda Cave and 3rd Pip Taylor. 27-04-08 St Anthony's Triathlon, Florida: Pip fell victim to a stomach bug and was unable to complete the race. She did choose to start the event, but had to withdraw after the swim and the bike just not having any fuel or strength in the "tank". She is not happy to say the least - but is looking forward to racing Wildflower this coming Saturday and showing her form. 12-04-08 Aflac Iron Girl Las Vegas: Pip has finished 2nd at the Aflac Iron Girl Las Vegas Triathlon. After leading out the swim, the hilly and windy bike course saw Pip and Becky Lavelle battling it out at the front with Mirinda Carfrae moving up into contention. Pip found the bike course difficult to get into a rhythm and really push the pace on, with the cross winds making it a battle to keep bikes upright. Onto the run and all three girls left transition in quick succession with Mirinda attacking early on the hills over the first couple of miles. Despite chasing hard once the course leveled out, Pip was unable to close the gap and the final placings saw Mirinda take the win with Pip in second, Becky Lavelle in third and Samantha McGlone in fourth. 7-04-08 Aflac Iron Girl Las Vegas: Pip is all set to race the Iron Girl Triathlon in Las Vegas this coming Saturday. Check back for a race report after the event and look out for coverage on NBC this July. 16-03-08 Miami International Triathlon: Pip has kicked off the season with a second place in the Miami International Triathlon today. Pip emerged from the water in a lead group of four with 2007 Dallas US Open winner and USA Olympic Team hopeful Sarah Haskins moving to the front on the bike. Pip rode steady to hold a good position and then had the days equal fastest run to finish second to Haskins. A good start to the season after a lot of travel and setting up in the USA and Pip now looks forward to getting in some solid training in the coming weeks. 6-03-08 Sponsor News: Pip will be
racing for Kestrel in 2008 and will debut on her Airfoil Pro this
weekend in Miami. Pip will also be riding on Profile Design, Zipp
and SRAM for 2008 and looks forward to working with the marque brands
of the cycling world for many years to come. 6-03-08 Sponsor News: Pip will be joining Team Clif Bar for 2008. As an athlete who is passionate about good nutrition and ethical eating habits, Pip is excited to be working with a company whose commitment to producing the best sports nutrition products on the market is matched by their commitment to the environment and using organic/natural ingredients. 2-03-08 Sponsor News: Pip is pleased to announce she will continue racing in blue seventy wetsuits for 2008. Having had the opportunity to swim in the new Helix TST this week, Pip stated the flexibility is so good, "that it is like you are not swimming in a wetsuit at all". Pip looks forward to working with blue seventy this season and racing in the new suit in the coming weeks. 19-12-07 Season's Greetings!: To everyone who has supported me in 2007 from sponsors to fellow competitors, happy holidays and have a great new year! Here is looking forward to 2008. 10-11-07 Ironman 70.3 World Championships: Pip has had to withdraw from the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater Florida after suffering from mechanical difficulties on the bike. A disappointed Pip exited the swim in 2nd position and was sitting in 2nd place on the bike before striking difficulties. Pip is now looking forward to a break over the holiday season and then starting her preparations for 2008. 19-10-07 Pip to utilize PowerTap. Pip is pleased to announce that she will be using PowerTap technology from CycleOps in her quest to maximize her training and subsequent performance in competition. Pip will be riding on the PowerTap SL 2.4 Wireless hub system to give her real-time performance power measurements which are accurate to within +/- 1.5%. PowerTap was the first power measuring device to bring the ease of wireless transmission to the market and it was this ease of use and set up along with accuracy which led Pip to her decision to approach the company. Full details of Cyclops products can be found on www.cycleops.com and for Australian customers, CycleOps is distributed by TBA www.tba.com.au. 20-09-07 Pip is back in Australia having a short break and catching up with family. She will be focusing her training on the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater Florida on November 10th – stay tuned for a diary update and more news from Pip. 10-09-07 Los Angeles Triathlon: Pip had a what she called “a bad day out” to finish 8th! She never got into the swing of things all day and it is definitely time for some time off. The culmination of a lot of travel and racing, Pip will now back things down for a little bit and then prepare for her last couple of races for the season. 26-08-07 Chicago Triathlon, USA: Pip has had an unfortunate puncture on the bike leg in Chicago and did not finish the race. After a strong swim, Pip was battling it out in the top three and starting to put time into the rest of the field when after 10km a pothole on the city course put an end to her day. Disappointed yet realistic that it is sometimes an unavoidable reality of racing, Pip will be ready to go again in LA in two weeks time. Pip remains in 3rd place overall in the Life Time Fitness series. 19-08-07 RYKA Iron Girl Triathlon, Columbia MD, USA: Pip finished in 2nd place in the RYKA Iron Girl Triathlon as part of her final preparations for the Chicago Triathlon next weekend. Going into the race off heavy training, Pip is pleased with where her fitness is at and looking forward to Round 3 of the Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series. 1-08-07 Update: Pip will not be racing in London next weekend and her next race will be the Ryka Iron Girl Columbia Triathlon on the 19th of August. Given the weather conditions in the UK and travel involved Pip has decided that this is the best thing to do given her other upcoming events. 25-07-07 Sponsor News: Pip is pleased
to announce she has renewed her association with TYR - the leader
in Multi-Sport Apparel and Performance Swimwear. The arrangement
will see her continue to wear and represent TYR on the international
Triathlon circuit. 21-07-07 New York City Triathlon, USA: Pip has finished in 4th place at the New York City Triathlon and round two of the Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series. Pip did not feel great in the water or on the bike today, but came home with a strong run – she noted that she needed the swim and bike legs she had last week in Minneapolis today and the run leg she had today last week in Minneapolis – but that’s racing! The run was a good positive for the day and gives Pip confidence that her best form for the season is yet to come. Pip now sits in 3rd place in the Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series: Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series Standings after Round 2: 1 Vanessa Fernandes Perosinho, , Prt Pip was happy with her race and continues to get stronger as she
gets more racing back under her belt. Her run is coming back together
and she plans to have this where it needs to be over the next few
events. 10-06-07 Eagleman 70.3 Half Ironman, Cambridge MD USA: Pip has finished 3rd in a hard fought Eagleman 70.3 event on Sunday. One of the best fields ever assembled for a 70.3 event lined up including 6 time Hawaii Ironman Champion Natascha Badmann of Switzerland, 2006 Hawaii Ironman Runner Up, Desiree Ficker from the USA, 2007 Ironman Australia Champion Rebekah Keat and 2006 70.3 World Championship Bronze Medallist Mirinda Carfrae both of Australia. Even though it was only her second attempt at the distance, Pip had one tactic for the race – to go out hard, put the field under pressure early and to make them chase…hard. The race started perfectly with Pip exiting the swim transition first overall on to the bike out of all athletes, including the pro men. She attacked the bike course flat out to put good time in to the majority of the field with the exception of super biker Badmann who finally caught Pip in the closing miles of the bike to hold a 1 minute 30 second lead going into the run, with Desiree Ficker a further 1 minute back. True to her race plan, Pip put it all on the line for the win and proceeded to chase down Badmann closing the gap to 58 seconds in the first 3 miles. Pip started to pay for her early pace with about 4 miles to go and eventually Badmann’s experience shone through as she posted the World’s fastest ever time for a Half Ironman distance in 4 hours 8 minutes and 18 seconds. It was Mirinda Carfrae with the days fastest run split who caught Pip within the last mile to finish second. Badmann was clearly not happy with being put under pressure and having not raced Pip before did not like the fact that she can ride fast. The reality is that Pip is back. And she means business. 3-06-07 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, San Francisco: Pip has “escaped from the rock” in 2nd place. The world famous Escape From Alcatraz triathlon started in 1980 and is renowned for its punishing course and conditions, this year was no different with icy winds and heavy fog. Pip raced consistently at or near the front all day to finally be bested by 2002 ITU World Champion Leanda Cave of Great Britain. Pip now starts preparing for the Eagleman 70.3 next weekend and is happy as her race form starts to develop. Stay tuned for a diary update from Pip in the next couple of days. 14-05-07: Pip has finished 3rd in the Byron Bay Triathlon after a drafting infringement cost her a 3 minute penalty and the win. A questionable call, but Pip is extremely happy with her form and looking forward to putting it to good use in the coming weeks. Olympian Rina Hill finished 1st with Australian Ironman Champion Rebekah Keat 2nd. The article below is from Lismore's Northern Star Newspaper: Pipped for drafting 14.05.2007 LENNOX-based triathlete Pip Taylor returned from a nine-month lay-off to storm into the lead of the 12th annual Byron Bay Triathlon on Saturday. Until she was pipped for drafting. “I felt happy with my swim, and happy with my bike ride,” she said yesterday. “Unfortunately I ran up the back of some boys going up a hill and was penalised for drafting.” The enforced three-minute wait at the end of her bike leg cruelled the promising athlete — physically and mentally. “I went from 100 percent effort to cooling my heels and watching the minutes tick by,” she said. Taylor was so far out in front of her competitors that two-and-a-half minutes elapsed before the pack caught up. “I can take the penalty, but it is really frustrating when it doesn’t feel like a level playing field,” she said. “The draft-busters could have done a better job watching the rest of the field. I know what was going on behind me.” Taylor’s third place result proved just how hard she had to dig and it will boost her confidence going into a strenuous triathlon season in the United States. Pip is due to fly out of Australia in 10 days. “The Byron Bay result was frustrating but I was happy with my race,” she said. “It set me up well, and has given me a lot of confidence.” Pip’s enforced lay-off since last June was the result of fatigue. “I just needed time out to recover,” she said.
18-04-07: Pip has confirmed her international race schedule for 2007. Commencing in June with the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon in San Francisco, before crossing the USA and over to Europe. Stay tuned for further additions to the calendar.
25-03-07: Mooloolaba Triathlon - Pip has finished 2nd at the Aria Property Group non-drafting Professional race at Mooloolaba. Her second race for the 2007 session and first Olympic distance race in some time, it was a positive day out and a real indicator that Pip will be in form for the start of her American based race season. More details and a full race calendar to follow this week 15-02-07: Pip has won her first race
of 2007 - the Triathlon NSW Pro Tour Event at Kurnell on the weekend.
A low key hit out to gauge fitness and to assess her next block
of training, Pip was happy with where she is at. Pip's full race
calendar for 2007 will be added to the website in the coming weeks
- with the plan to be racing internationally in March. 22-05-06 Florida 70.3 Half Ironman, Florida USA: Pip has finished 6th in Florida. After a strong swim leading out of the water with Leanda Cave (GBR), Pip rode strongly until stomach cramps prevented her from eating. Obviously in a Half Ironman, nutrition is essential so Pip knew she was going to be in trouble with 70km on the bike and a half marathon to go! She managed to keep her fluids up and went into damage control to hold on to six spot – which was good enough to get her the qualifying position she wanted for the 70.3 World Championships to be held in Clearwater, Florida in November. So a day of mixed fortunes – happy that she got the qualifying spot and to get the race under her belt, but disappointed not be able to race 100%! Pip now returns to Canada before racing Escape from Alcatraz in two weeks time. 12-05-06 Florida 70.3 Half Ironman, Florida USA: Pip will race Florida 70.3 next weekend in a later addition to her race schedule. This event forms part of the Ironman 70.3 series and is a qualifier for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships to be held in Clearwater, Florida this November. Check back for results and story after the event on the 21st of May. 1-05-06 St Anthony’s Triathlon, Florida USA: Pip has punctured in the St Anthony’s Triathlon for a disappointing start to her race season! One of the occupational hazards of Triathlon - but still it is tough (and very expensive) to fly half way around the world to walk back along the bike course with a flat tyre. Next up is Escape from Alcatraz in four weeks time where Pip is determined to have a better day out! 18-04-06 St Anthony’s Triathlon, Florida USA: Pip leaves next week to race the USA Triathlon season. First on the agenda is the St Anthony’s Triathlon on April 30th in Florida. Following is the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon in San Francisco before a number of other events across the country. Please see the Race Calendar on the website for more details. 12-02-06 Australian Long Course Championships,
Huskisson, Jervis Bay: Pip has finished 2nd at the Australian
Long Course Championships with a great performance. At what is a
beautiful venue and great course, race day was anything but perfect
with storm clouds and torrential rain looming. 6-02-06 One week to go to the Australian Long Course Championships - update from Pip in the Diary section. 12-01-06 Four weeks out from the Australian Long Course Championships and all is on track for Pip. More details in the Diary section. 19-12-05 Seasons Greetings!: Happy Christmas to everyone from Pip and stay tuned for race plans for 2006. Pip's next race will be the Australian Long Course Championships on the 12th of February. More details can be found in the Diary Section. 13-11-05 New Plymouth World Cup: Pip’s run of bad luck at World Cup’s for 2005 continued after waking up sick on race day in New Zealand. Pip started the event but withdrew after vomiting on the bike leg. Pip in no uncertain terms is pleased the 2005 World Cup season has come to an end and looks forward to the new 2006 season! 6-11-05 Noosa Triathlon: Pip has finished 4th in the Noosa Triathlon in her first major competition in a couple of months. Next on the agenda is the New Plymouth World Cup in New Zealand this weekend. Pip is hoping to build on her fitness from Noosa for a strong showing in the final World Cup of the year. 6-10-05 Noosa Triathlon: Four weeks to go to the biggest Triathlon in the Southern Hemisphere! Pip is training hard for the Noosa Triathlon and the week after will head to New Zealand for the final World Cup of the year in New Plymouth. Pip is also starting to piece together her race calendar for 2006 – more details in the diary section. 6-09-05 Evans Head Triathlon, Australia: In her first race back following a break since returning from Europe, Pip has won the Evans Head Triathlon. This is an enjoyable sprint distance race run by Pip’s home Triathlon Club and held on the beachfront in the coastal town of Evans Head. Pip put in a solid performance to get the “cobwebs” out of her system! 21-08-05 ITU Asian Cup, Macau: Pip has won the ITU Asian Cup in Macau (Hong Kong), in typical tropical rainy conditions. After leading the swim out with Nicole Hackett (AUS), the two of them established a strong lead on the bike before Pip moved away on the run. While still feeling jetlagged from the trip from Europe, Pip was happy to get a win under her belt following her recent run of bad luck! More details on the race soon in the diary section on the website after Pip returns to Australia this week. 11-08-05 ITU Hamburg World Cup, Germany: Pip
has failed to finish the Hamburg World Cup after receiving a concussion
in the swim. The swim course goes under a bridge and Pip was knocked
into the side wall during the first lap. After leaving the tunnel
the athletes exit the water for a turn before diving in again for
the second lap. Unfortunately, with Pip being disorientated from
hitting her head on the wall, after she stood up she was bumped
and fell again hitting her head on the metal stair rail. It was
at this point that the medical staff removed her from the race.
18-07-05 Corner Brook World Cup: Pip has had to withdraw from the Corner Brook World Cup Triathlon after suffering a flat tyre on the bike leg. Next stop will be the Salford World Cup in two weeks time - and hopefully a bit better luck! 14-07-05 Corner Brook World Cup this Weekend: Stay tuned for results from Corner Brook this weekend! Pip will travel up from Toronto on Friday for her first targeted World Cup of the year. All is going well and Pip is looking forward to the race! 5-07-05 ITU Asian Championships, Singapore: Pip has finished 2nd at the ITU Asian Championships in Singapore. After Pip lead the swim out and established a break of 6 athletes on the bike, unknown Chinese athlete Wang Hong Ni moved away from Pip in the final kilometre of the run for a surprising victory. The race was extremely hot and humid and was an excellent training day for Pip before racing the Corner Brook World Cup in two weeks time. While not yet fully race fit, she was happy with aspects of the race – including competing in the heat of Singapore off the Australian winter and a long flight indicating that things are progressing in the right direction. Pip has now flown in to Canada to meet up with the Australian Institute of Sport Team for the rest of the racing trip up to the World Championships in September. 21-06-05 ITU Asian Cup Wakayama, Japan: Pip has won the ITU Asian Cup in Wakayama Japan held on Sunday. In hot and humid conditions Pip led the race from start to finish to come home with a confidence boosting win. Next on the schedule is the ITU Asian Championships in Singapore on July 3rd before heading off to Canada for the Corner Brook World Cup.
16-06-05 World Duathlon Championships:
Pip has qualified for the Australian Elite Team for the World Duathlon
Championships (Run/Bike/Run). These will be held in Newcastle Australia
on September 25th two weeks after the World Triathlon Championships.
It is a great opportunity to compete for a World Championship on
home soil – and one Pip is looking forward to! 31-05-05 Pip to ride Vittoria Tyres for 2005: Pip is pleased to announce that she will be racing exclusively on Vittoria Tyres for 2005. Regarded as the premier cycling tyre in the world, Pip will be using the KX Tubular and KX Open Clincher throughout the 2005 season. Further information on Vittoria Tyres can be found at www.vittoria.com. 16-05-05 ITU Ishigaki World Cup Japan: Pip has finished 9th in the ITU Ishigaki World Cup in Japan. Held in stifling hot and humid conditions on the island of Ishigaki, the race was a battle of the elements with many competitors suffering in the oppressive conditions. Pip worked hard on the bike to try and get a chase group organised to mount a challenge to early race leader Loretta Harrop (AUS). It was to no avail as eventually the heat took its toll on the field and New Zealander, Samantha Warriner held tough for her first World Cup win. Pip was happy with aspects of her race and feels that things are on track for her major goals this season.
7-05-05 Becton - Byron Bay Triathlon: Pip has won the Becton - Byron Bay Triathlon on the NSW North Coast. After disappointingly having to withdraw from the Mooloolaba World Cup last weekend following an accidental swift kick to the head during the swim, Pip comfortably won her hometown event today. Leading the Women’s event from start to finish, Pip came home with the fastest Female run split – which was also the third fastest run split in the Pro Male field - to comfortably secure victory. Pip fly’s out to the Ishigaki World Cup in Japan on Thursday and hopes the hit-out in Byron signals her form coming together for the start of her international race season. For more from Pip see the Diary section. 5-04-05 Forster: After heading down to watch the final Australian Ironman at Forster, Pip had an enjoyable weekend winning the Ikm Ocean Swim on the Friday night and placing 2nd in the Asics 5km Run on Saturday morning. Next on the agenda is the Mooloolaba World Cup on the 1st of May where Pip plans to put the virus that hampered her at Hobart and Geelong behind her for a strong race. 23-03-05 Pip races on Campagnolo for 2005: Pip will continue to use Campagnolo Bicycle components for the 2005 season. She will be racing on the impeccable new Record Compact groupset - with Campagnolo being the first company to offer a fully integrated compact drivetrain solution. Pip will also be using Campagnolo wheels – including the carbon fibre Bora and new Euros Carbon for racing. Further details on Campagnolo components can be found at www.campagnolo.com. 11-03-05 Pip Re-Signs with TYR Swimwear: Pip has
continued her relationship with TYR Swimwear Australia, the company
she has competed for over the last 5 seasons. She will be racing
in their flagship Aqua Shift™ Short John this season –which
testing has shown has the lowest drag coefficient of any swimsuit
in the world. It utilises Tripwire™ technology – and
most importantly for Pip has proven very fast and comfortable in
races over the 2004 season! 22-02-05 Hobart International: Pip has finished 7th at the ITU Hobart Continental Triathlon in Australia. Feeling decidedly flat and underdone for her first race of the season, Pip got rid of the “cobwebs” and is now ready for the build up to the Australian Championships in Geelong on March 27th. Fourth out of the swim, Pip was flat and not as aggressive on the bike as usual to come in for the run in the second pack. A steady run saw her hold things together for a 7th place. 20-01-05 Season Opener Getting Closer: Pip will race the ITU Hobart Continental Triathlon in Australia as the first race of her season on February 20th. She is back into training and will be doing a few low profile events in the build up to Hobart – which is the first selection event for the Australian World Championship Team. More details in the Diary section. 6-01-05 New Year: The start of a New Year and the start of another new season! Pip has returned to racing with her first hit out in over three months winning the Yamba Sports Fest competing over four swim/run races! She is currently finalising race plans for the rest of the year including the Australian Domestic, International and World Cup Races - and these will soon be up on the website. Her New Years goals and resolutions have been set and if she can perform to her own expectations then it will be an exciting year! 9-12-04 Christmas Wishes!: As the year is fast
drawing to a close I would like to take the opportunity to thank
all my sponsors, family, friends and fans for their support and
encouragement throughout the year. It really does make all the difference
knowing that you have the backing and confidence of so many people.
Normally at this time of year, the Australian triathlon domestic
season is in full swing - so it will be nice this year to enjoy
Christmas with family and be able to relax a bit more before concentrating
on the first of the races early February. It has been a nice break
but I must admit I am already looking forward to getting back into
race mode! 27-9-04 Gamagori World Cup, Japan: Pip has crashed out of the Gamagori World Cup. On what was a very tough and dangerous course Pip lost traction on moss going down the descent on the same corner that fellow athlete Liz Blatchford crashed heavily on seconds before in front of her. Pip hit the gutter and was catapulted off the road and 20 metres down a cliff before she came to a stop. Fortunately early reports that she had possibly some breaks in her neck were unconfirmed once X-Rays were taken at hospital. Generally it was very lucky for Pip, however there will be some re-evaluation by some parties after the numerous crashes over the day as to whether this course is suitable for a World Championship Race in 2005. More details from Pip in Diary section. 20-9-04 Madrid World Cup, Spain: A knee injury has seen Pip withdraw from the Madrid World Cup yesterday. After exiting the swim in the lead group of six, Pip was unable to put pressure on her right leg during the first hill on the bike causing her to withdraw from the race. Related to a tight Illiotibial band, the knee is improving rapidly with good massage treatment and all is looking good for the next World Cup in Gamagori Japan in six days time. This will be a new course in Gamagori – and the first opportunity to look at the World Championships course for 2005! More details from Pip about the race in the Diary section. 6-9-04 Hamburg World Cup, Germany: After what
Pip has described as a very “flat feeling” day for her
she has managed to hold things together for a 5th Place finish in
front of a crowd of 100,000 people in downtown Hamburg. Pip holds
on to 2nd overall in the World Cup after Anja Dittmer from Germany
won her home town event to move into 1st position in the rankings.
21-8-04 There are only two weeks to go until Pip’s next World Cup Race in Hamburg and everything is headed in the right direction. She has opted to not race since withdrawing sick from the Hungary World Cup instead getting into a steady couple of weeks of training. Check out the diary update for more news and details. 3-8-04 Hungary World Cup: A sinusitis infection forced Pip to withdraw from the Hungary World Cup on the weekend but saw her step into a new role as a commentator on the ITU live site! This has meant that she is now sitting in second on the World Cup rankings, a position she intends on holding only temporarily until the next round of races gives her the opportunity to grab that top spot again!! Next stop is Hamburg World Cup in five weeks which gives plenty of time for some serious training back in France. 28-7-04 Pip moves further ahead in 2004 World
Cup Rankings: Despite being sick for the Manchester World
Cup, Pip’s 11th placing was good enough to move her five points
clear on the overall World Cup Rankings to maintain her number one
position.
26-7-04 Manchester World Cup, England: Wet, cold,
slippery and generally miserable conditions greeted the field for
the 2004 Manchester World Cup Triathlon. Unfortunately Pip came
down with a cold on Thursday and was always going to be up against
it to be in any condition to race on Sunday let alone defend her
title from 2003. As the race panned out Pip was still able to be
first out of transition after a strong swim and settled into the
front group on the bike who were taking it very easy in the wet
conditions over cobblestones. It was on the run however where the
effects of the cold started to show and Pip unable to breathe properly
struggled through for an 11th place finish.
19-7-04 Corner Brook World Cup, Canada: Pip has
finished 2nd at the Corner Brook World Cup Triathlon in Newfoundland
Canada moving into equal first in the 2004 World Cup Standings.
12-7-04 Edmonton World Cup, Canada:
Completed in stormy conditions, Pip has finished 6th at the Edmonton
World Cup Triathlon in Canada. The weather deteriorated over the
duration of the day and the men’s event was cancelled as hail
started to come down during the final stages of the women’s
run. Pip was very happy with her form and in particular her endurance over the event. The final part of her training to come back together after her broken foot will be the top end run speed and she can see this is now almost back to where it needs to be. Next weekend is the Cornerbrook World Cup also in Canada, where Pip plans to keep building the run form and push for another podium finish. The result in Edmonton also puts Pip into equal third
on the World Cup standings and again a strong race in Cornerbrook
will see her have a shot at taken the lead in the competition.
12-6-04 Tongyeong World Cup, South Korea: Pip has finished 2nd at the Tongyeong World Cup Triathlon in South Korea. After coming out of the swim in a strong second position, Pip forced the pace out of transition to form a breakaway of six riders who then rode away from the field. The time gap kept growing on each of the eight laps for the group to eventually hold a three minute advantage over the main field. As the race progressed the temperature really heated up and it was apparent that you would have to run smart to make the podium. Pip went head to head with 2002 World Champion Leanda Cave from Great Britain for the first five kilometres, until Leanda moved away for a well earned victory. Pip held tough to finish second with Canada's Jill Savage third. It was a great return to racing for Pip after her broken foot - and an awesome start for the rest of the season which now sees her ranked 6th in the current World Cup standings.
28-5-04 Getting Ready for the World Cup Season: In just over one week Pip heads off to race the Tongyeong World Cup in Korea before heading to Canada and Europe for the next four months. This will be Pip's return to racing after her "summer to forget " that saw her miss Olympic Selection and break her foot in a bike crash at the Accenture Triathlon Series (check Diary section for more details). Pip will be based with the Australian Institute of Sport in Europe and is looking forward to getting back on to the podium. Stay tuned for results, updates and photos! 27-5-04 Bikesportz Australia Media Release - Pip Taylor Contracted by Campagnolo for 2004-2005: It's been hard for those in the Triathlon world to ignore the rise and rise of up and coming Triathlete, Pip Taylor. The Byron Bay based Australian representative, won at the World Cup in Manchester last year, and backed that up with a second place in New York and a win at the World Team Championships. Already supported by famous European brands, such as Bianchi, San Marco and Carnac, Pip has recently been offered a very rare co-factory sponsorship from the Vicenza based, Campagnolo. Taylor has always used Record Groupsets and Campagnolo wheels, and is a vocal supporter of the reliability and performance of her Italian components. This year, she also used the new G3 Boras, and fell in love with their speed (and looks), as many observers have with Pip herself. More and more Triathletes have already converted over to Campagnolo components and wheels, from what has traditionally been a Shimano dominated sport. The signs are strong that many more will follow Pip Taylor's lead in the coming season.
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