tri girls - biking question

[katinthehat]

so I went to a transition clinic last weekend and they talked a lot about the whole three bike lengths / no drafting rule and passing people, etc.

But on a short course (8 miles) that I imagine will be fairly crowded (600 entries) especially since I'm in the last wave, how likely is it that this rule is going to be followed?

Not that I'm concerned about drafting or being drafted, but rather, I'm still really jittery on the bike and scared to ride around other people. I have visions of Tour de France type pelatons in my head - tell me it's not going to be like that please.

[joenali]

I wouldn't worry about it unless you are super fast, last wave or not. I've only been in two races where they enforced this rule.

[joenali]

Also wanted to add that even though it may not be enforced you should still follow the rules! YOu don't want pissed off racers around you!!

[cgpm]

I was nervous about this in my first tri, but it ended up being no big deal. I wasn't as close to others as I thought I would be. Basically, if you're going to pass someone, just do it quickly.

[katandkevin]

You will be surprised at how uncrowded the course will be. I was shocked last year. The time between each swim wave spaces the groups out pretty well.

[katinthehat]

thanks for the reassurance y'all.

and joenali, I'm a rule follower, so no worries there!

kat, did you do the beginners wave last year?

[ericakaspar]

There is so much room because its in a park. You won't have any problems. All the roads are closed and there is like no one there at 7 am.

[starryfish]

May 11, 2012 8:50:23 GMT -5 ericakaspar said:

There is so much room because its in a park. You won't have any problems. All the roads are closed and there is like no one there at 7 am.

This. You will be fine. Please follow the rule bc it really helps keep everyone safe.

[Susie]

May 11, 2012 6:38:53 GMT -5 katandkevin said:

You will be surprised at how uncrowded the course will be. I was shocked last year. The time between each swim wave spaces the groups out pretty well.

Agreed. You will be fine. Good luck! Just follow the rules to the best of your ability and have fun.

[katandkevin]

I did do the beginners wave last year. There are a lot of people on the course but it was never crowded.

[katinthehat]

May 11, 2012 13:47:55 GMT -5 katandkevin said:

I did do the beginners wave last year. There are a lot of people on the course but it was never crowded.

fantastic to know - thank you so much!

[gumi]

just keep your ears open and stay to the right. people will pass you on the left and they typical should say something like, "on your left."

you will be fine - it will be fun!

[trigal]

All you have to do is make sure you aren't sitting on someone's wheel. If you come up behind someone, be sure to pass them. If someone passes you, let them go by. If you want to pass them back, do it after they've passed you, otherwise you're blocking.

You'll be fine. There will not be any peletons in a triathlon like that!