Sat, Mar 25
|Lakeway City Park
PinkStrong Du/Triathlon Transition Clinic
Get race ready with pre race info and transition clinic. Athletes will learn how to transition quickly between all disciplines, go over race set-up & safety rules. Coach lead talk on racing strategies and tips for newbie and veteran racers. Race Director course/event preview chat will begin at 3:15
Time & Location
Mar 25, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Lakeway City Park, 502 Hurst Creek Rd, Lakeway, TX 78734, USA
About the Event
Learn the ins and outs of T1 & T2 transition. Many people neglect focusing on transitions when training, which are the periods between each of the three athletic components of a Duathlon or Triathlon.
A faster transition can lead to a new personal best, while a sloppy one might cost an athlete valuable time and cause significant emotional pain.
Coach lead demonstration of a fast transition set-up for you to follow along with. Advice on how to reduce the time it takes to switch sports and become more adept at doing so.
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Transition Clinic
- Cycling rules
- Ride on the right side
- Pass on the left side
- No blocking or drafting
- Never cross the road median (instant DQ)
- Racking the bike
- Laying out gear
- Mount & dismount line
[Bonus: We will have a course preview for the Lakeway Duathlon ]
Here is what is NOT included/you will not be doing:
* you will not be swimming
* you will not be riding
Here is what you need to bring (some items may not apply to you):
- transition mat/towel
- helmet
- bike shoes
- run shoes
- race belt
- visor
- sunglasses
- socks
- hydration belt/camelbak/waterbottle
- swim cap
- googles