What a year it has been! 2015 was filled with tons of new Rudy Project product releases, huge athlete victories, and some of the best social media photos we’ve ever seen! We couldn’t do it without our amazing athletes and fans, so thanks for being a part of our Rudy family. If you’re not already, be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay updated with our news on a daily basis. Now it’s time to sit back, relax, and start scrolling to check out Part 1 (yes, there’s more) of Rudy Project’s most epic year yet. Let’s take 2016 by storm!

Rudy Project News:

Rudy Project Dominates Helmet Count
for Record 5th Year in a Row

Rudy Project smashed all records by earning the prestigious title of “Most Worn Helmet at the IRONMAN® World Championships presented by GoPRO®” for the FIFTH consecutive year! LAVA Magazine released their official product count numbers, announcing that Rudy Project was again #1 with 639 helmets. Read more here: http://www.rudyprojectusa.com/press/?p=7097

Rudy Project Launches 2015 Casual Collection

Rudy Project revealed the newest additions to our 2015 casual collection: the Warp, the Broomstyk, and the Sensor. With their exceptional styling elements, these cutting-edge frames are the perfect solution for athletes who desire to shine after they cross the finish line. Read more here: http://www.rudyprojectusa.com/press/?p=3743

Rudy Project Transition 46 Bag Named
‘Best in Class’ by Triathlete Magazine

See why Triathlete Magazine named Rudy Project’s Transition 46 as the ‘Best in Class’ transition bag for 2015! Get all the details here:
http://www.rudyprojectusa.com/press/?p=4517

Helmets! Helmets! Helmets!

With the overwhelming success of the Wing57 Aero / TT helmet, Rudy Project announced six new Limited Edition colors which perfectly complement this outstandingly fast and aerodynamic lid. Read more here:
http://www.rudyprojectusa.com/press/?p=5798

But of course that wasn’t enough! Just weeks after revealing the Wing57 Limited Edition Color Collection, Rudy Project unveiled 3 new designs: the Wing57 Custom Color Collection. Exclusive to the North American market, these 3 unmistakable colors will blaze past the competition on race day. Read more:
http://www.rudyprojectusa.com/press/?p=6272

Try ‘Em On! Rudy Project 2015 Events

Rudy Project’s 2015 Event Season had an amazing calendar of events! Whether you were looking to check out Rudy Project gear for the first time, a Rudy sponsored athlete interested in meeting the faces behind Rudy Project, or you had questions on our products and technologies, this year’s events were the perfect place to get a hands-on feel for the latest products with an extremely helpful Rudy staff. Check out where we visited this year: http://www.rudyprojectusa.com/press/?p=6058

Athlete News:

Iron Cowboy FINISHES the 50-50-50!

HE DID IT! James Lawrence, The Iron Cowboy, crossed the finish line and completed 50 Full-Distance Triathlons, in 50 Days, in all 50 States!! 7,000+ Miles of racing. From all of us at Rudy Project, Congratulations James! ‪Read more here:
http://www.rudyprojectusa.com/press/?p=6280 

Piampiano Punches First IRONMAN Win

#IMWA @SarahPiampiano has capped off a monster year, punching her first IM win.
Wrap up –>https://t.co/60y4VHbMGg pic.twitter.com/Rn6AtymtNQ

— witsup.com (@witsupcom) December 6, 2015

HUGE shout out to Sarah Piampiano for punching her first IRONMAN win this year at IRONMAN Western Australia! We’d also like to congratulate Yvonne van Vlerken who rounded out the women’s podium in 3rd. Read more at witsup.com:
http://www.witsup.com/piampiano-punches-her-first-ironman-win-ticket-at-ironman-western-australia/

Jones & Kelly Win World Paratriathlon Grand Final

https://t.co/l5VM7TARL7 pic.twitter.com/gD6Ysczcqw

— Michellie Jones (@GoMichellie) February 26, 2016

Paratriathlete Katie Kelly and her triathlete guide Michellie Jones won gold for Australia at the International Triathlon Union’s (ITU) World Triathlon Grand Final in Chicago! Kelly was diagnosed with Usher Syndrome, which makes her both hearing and vision impaired and is now considered legally blind. Read more:
http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2015/09/21/4316714.htm

Jelly Belly Cycling Dominates at Redlands

Jelly Belly Cycling grabbed the Team GC win, and Gavin Mannion‘s took 2nd GC at Redlands Bicycle Classic this year! Check out some awesome photos here:
http://www.jellybellycycling.com/archives/1237

Haskins Takes San Juan

Happy to have completed my 1st 70.3! Thanks 4 support from family, friends, sponsors in helping me achieve victory! pic.twitter.com/NeHSWzs6SV

— Sarah Haskins (@sarahhaskinstri) March 15, 2015

Congratulations to Sarah Haskins for winning her IRONMAN® debut in Puerto Rico! Our sincere thoughts are also with the two athletes who were wounded during this race. Read more details here:
http://www.slowtwitch.com/News/Amorelli_Haskins_take_San_Juan_4948.html

Andy Newell on How to Wax for Classic

Many thanks to @AndyNewellskier for putting together latest @FastBigDog Nordic video on how to wax for classic. https://t.co/YWg78HYSwy

— slowtwitch.com (@slowtwitch) December 22, 2015

Three-time Olympian and US Ski Team Andy Newell is an all-around bad-ass, and he took time out of his busy schedule in Davos, Switzerland to provide Slowtwitch’s installment of, “Why Triathletes Should Nordic Ski” with an excellent video on classic waxing. Check it out: http://www.slowtwitch.com/Training/Nordic_Skiing/Andy_Newell_on_How_To_Wax_for_Classic_5549.html

Sprint Finish for Chrabot at Chattanooga

#IMChatt men’s race had the top three men separated by a mere 8 seconds at the Finish! @IRONMANtri @FinisherPix pic.twitter.com/ZVoZor4yZH

— IronmanLIVE.com (@IRONMANLive) September 28, 2015

Some speedy run splits helped decide the podium at IRONMAN Chattanooga this year! Congrats to the women’s champion Carrie Lester as well as Kim Schwabenbauer who snagged 3rd! The men’s race came down to a brutal sprint, but Matt Chrabot was able to capture 2nd! Be sure to watch the video below & read more about this historic finish at TRS Triathlon: http://trstriathlon.com/ironman-chattanooga/

Top Posts From Our Social Media:

From across the vast internet to right in our own back yard, here are some of the coolest photos, videos & stories that have been shared with us lately. Most of them, sent to us from people just like you, Rudy Project fans! Take a moment if you haven’t already, and connect with us on social media – keep sending us your photos, videos & stories – we’ll be sure to share them with the world!

A photo posted by Mel Hauschildt (@melhauschildt) on Nov 27, 2015 at 6:09pm PST

A photo posted by Taynara Bonetti da Silveira (@taynarabonetti) on Dec 1, 2015 at 2:25pm PST

An emotional day for @jessdiggs and @dophed as they talk about the team sprint. https://t.co/NsqOmfl1tN pic.twitter.com/4Xrzweg7Nk

— USSA Nordic (@USSA_Nordic) February 23, 2015

A photo posted by heatherrosescott (@heatherrosescott) on Dec 23, 2014 at 9:16pm PST

A photo posted by Scott VanLoo (@vanloorunning) on Jan 10, 2015 at 7:54am PST

A photo posted by UCI (@uci_cycling) on May 21, 2015 at 7:54am PDT

A photo posted by Gearist (@thegearist) on Feb 16, 2015 at 2:55pm PST

A photo posted by Mirko Taba (@mirkotaba) on Apr 15, 2015 at 6:18am PDT

A photo posted by Michael Seeberg (@roadbikingcolorado) on May 9, 2015 at 7:00pm PDT

A photo posted by #hbkcyclingteam (@hbk_cycling_team) on Mar 23, 2015 at 2:03am PDT

 

A photo posted by Katherine Lang (@katherinekellylang) on Oct 11, 2015 at 4:44pm PDT

A photo posted by Robin Schneider (@_robinschneider_) on Oct 14, 2015 at 12:55pm PDT

Credit: Maegan Wilson