Where do you put your bike during a triathlon?

Put your cycle shoes/trainers next to the back or front wheel, depending which way round your bike is. Put them on a towel. If you are wearing socks, open them up so they will slide on easily.

How far do you bike in a triathlon?

On average, you will swim 1/2 mile (750 meters), bike for 12.4 miles (20K), and run for 3.1 miles (5K). Depending on your fitness level, course conditions, and the weather on race day, you can expect to complete these three legs in about 1.5 hours.

Can you walk your bike during a triathlon?

If your bike breaks down, you may walk or run with your bike. You must have your helmet on with chin straps fastened before you mount your bike. If you violate this in the transition area, you will receive a time penalty. If you violate this on the race course you will be disqualified.

Do you change clothes in a triathlon?

Clothing for a Triathlon You can opt to change into clothes specific to each leg of the race —or not. Some triathletes choose to do the whole race in a swimsuit for quicker transitions. Other swimmers simply pull on a pair of shorts before jumping on their bike.

What is the difference between time trial bike and triathlon bike?

By design, triathlon bikes are made to go the distance. In contrast, time trial riders get off the bike completely spent. Their bikes are designed for only one thing—speed. As such, triathlon bikes favor a more relaxed position and a lighter frame than time trial bikes.

How can I make my TT bike more stable?

Head out, do some laps sitting up for the corners, then gradually stay down more. You know the road is smooth, you know the speed you can corner at, so build that confidence. And if it’s getting onto the brakes that causes you wobbles, then just drill that. Up down up down, up down for 20 minutes.

What is a good triathlon time for a beginner?

For the beginner triathlete, it will take about 1 hour 50 minutes to complete their first sprint distance triathlon. If we break down the average sprint triathlon time, this should take the novice triathlete around 2 minutes per 100 m in the swim. 1 hour for the bike leg, and up to 30 minutes to complete the run.

How fast do triathletes run?

Not only are transition times mere seconds, but the overall pace is often extremely fast, hovering just above a 5-minute mile run pace. High-caliber professionals will often finish Olympic triathlons in around 2 hours or less, with the men’s record currently at just over 1 hour, 46 minutes.

Can I use a road bike for a triathlon?

A road bike will get you to the finish line of the triathlon just fine. It may not be as fast, but it’s not necessarily slow either. In fact, you can still be pretty competitive on a road bike with some solid training and coaching.

Can I use a triathlon saddle on a road bike?

Generally triathlon specific saddles are designed for a unique rider-saddle interaction. In a road position, you are generally supported by the wider part of the saddle and your ischial tuberosity or “sit bones.” A tri position will instead interact more with the nose of the saddle.

Can you put triathlon bars on a road bike?

Road bikes typically do not come with aero bars, so specialty clip on aero bars can be added. Most road bike handlebars can accommodate aero bars, but it’s important to verify that your bike’s handlebars are compatible. Check out our bike compatibility guide to see how this works with your bike.