The young Scot breaks the mold with the first Bianchi tri bike we’ve photographed in years (maybe ever?). Check out Cam Main’s Aquila TT on the eve of Ironman Texas.
Posted on April 17, 2026 at 01:26 pm
Sarah Svensk’s flight speed concept
Following his move from short track racing, Cam Mayne ushers in a new era of Scottish powerhouses in long track triathlon – picking up the baton from fellow recently retired Scot David McNamee. Despite only being 26 years old, Mayne has already made his mark by winning the 70.3 Knokke-Heist in 2025 and then hitting the big time late last year with a win at Ironman Western Australia.
It’s no surprise that Maine’s short roots mean he has a swimmer’s pedigree, so Look for it in the front group (Or from the front, if he chooses) out on the water at Ironman Texas tomorrow. From there, he’ll need to carefully manage his efforts in light of this deadly group of powerful cyclists if he wants to unleash his other strength: running.
Uniquely, Mayne chose to ride in a brand new car Bianchi Aquila TT (This editor’s first appearance in more than a decade covering the pro side of the sport) as part of the Bianchi Pro Team, hoping to be able to speed it along the flat, fast track of Ironman Texas.
We stopped by Mayne’s venue just before he kicked off his 2026 campaign, and were shown the stunning setup that includes some decidedly European-leaning components and designs. Best news? The Maine dialect is much easier to understand than the McNamee dialect.
