Bike Rack Planning Key to Good Transition Time
For the last part of your swim, start visualizing where you bike is on the bike rack. During your actual swim exit, begin looking for your bike. Knowing where you bike is on the rack can save you valuable transition time. For shorter races, the transition time is included in your overall time. If you’re in a longer
Triathlon, chances are the transition time will be recorded separately from your overall time, but you should check.
Don’t waste time looking for your bike
For most triathlons, officials will make it a rule that you must put your bike in the rack; it must be there when you come out of your swim. Horror stories abound of people coming out of their swim and losing precious time because they could not find their bike!
Make your spot visible. While a nifty idea, you cannot tie a helium balloon to your bike in most certified triathlons. Consider tying a bright colored scarf to the seat or painting your bike a unique color. During your swim try to visualize where your bike is parked to help you remember where to go.
Practice your transition from swim to cycling to help cut down your time. Talk to other triathletes to pick up tips that work for you.
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