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first tri coming up a few more questions
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 2008-07-21 12:06 PM |
Extreme Veteran 763   |  Subject: first tri coming up a few more questionsFolks, Do I have to bring a stand to keep my bike up in the transition area or does the event supply a rack? Can I bring a small cooler into the transition area? I use this to sit on as I find it easier to get my socks and shoes on sitting as opposed to standing. What time should I get there the event is at 8:15? Do you warm up by swimming a little before the start? How much? What time? Do you try to get used to the water temp prior to the start? Do I get to pick where to put my bike or is it defined by the event. If I can chose, where is the best spot? Seems like closest to where you come out of the water would be best. chevy57
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| 2008-07-21 12:13 PM in reply to: #1545790 |
 Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: first tri coming up a few more questions I'll try to take a crack at answering these... The race will provide a rack for your bike. It will either be racked by your wheel (on the ground) or higher where you have to rack by your seat or handlebars. Just look at what everyone else is doing. Lots of people bring a cooler or pail to sit on. Just make sure you are taking up a minimal amount of space. Your race packet or the race web site should say when transition opens. I like to get there 1.5-2 hours before I start, earlier if I don't have an assigned rack spot. Some people warm up, others don't. Personally I like to! Just a few minutes of swimming maybe 10-15 minutes before the first wave starts. Each race varies on whether they assign you a rack/transition space or not. It should be pretty clear if you have an assigned spot. If not, the early birds get the best spots! You'll have to look at other things besides the swim exit... look at where the run in/out and bike in/out areas are. Typically the spaces on the ends of the racks are prime property - more space to spread out. GOOD LUCK!! |
| 2008-07-21 12:18 PM in reply to: #1545790 |
Expert 1357 Mukwonago, WI | Subject: RE: first tri coming up a few more questions chevy57 - 2008-07-21 12:06 PM Folks, Do I have to bring a stand to keep my bike up in the transition area or does the event supply a rack? I brought a small cooler to my race yesterday and nobody seemed to have a problem. Just make sure it's out of the way What time should I get there the event is at 8:15? Each race generally has their transition area open during a range of time - for example, 6:30 to 8:00. Check with the race organizer. Do you warm up by swimming a little before the start? How much? What time? Absolutely do this. Go in right after you are done setting up in transition but leave enough time to not interfere with the start of the race. Again, check with race organizer becasue they might have a cutoff for swim warmups. Do you try to get used to the water temp prior to the start? Absolutely! Do I get to pick where to put my bike or is it defined by the event. If I can chose, where is the best spot? Seems like closest to where you come out of the water would be best. Depends on the race. Some are assigned spots, others, first come first served. If you get to pick, don't assume that closest to the water is best. Yesterday I was as far from the water as could be which meant then that since the bike exit was close to my spot, I didn't have to run very far with my bike. chevy57 Good luck! |
| 2008-07-21 12:19 PM in reply to: #1545790 |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: first tri coming up a few more questions Based off my 2 sprint tris so far: 1: The event will supply the rack 2: The transition area is usually pretty packed with peoples stuff on towels...i don't think i have ever seen a cooler...you may want to ask the race officials. 3: If you need to pick up your packet, you probably should get there AT LEAST 45 minutes prior. You pick up your packet, and still have to get marked and possibly "chipped". 4: You can warm up by swimming any time up to a few mins before the tri starts (5-10 mins before the tri starts, officials herd the ppl out of the water). 5: If you wait until the tri starts to get used to the water temp, you could be in for a shock... 6: Some tri's let you pick your bike location. Other tri's have it separated by numbers (01-25, 26-50, 51-75, etc) my suggestion is that you get there kind of early, soak it in and settle your nerves. if this is your first, you'll definitely be anxious. good luck and have fun! |
| 2008-07-21 12:20 PM in reply to: #1545790 |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: first tri coming up a few more questions damn, you guys post fast! i wouldn't have wasted my time! |
| 2008-07-21 12:20 PM in reply to: #1545790 |
Expert 2189 Dodge County, MN (out in the corn) | Subject: RE: first tri coming up a few more questions I'm by no means a seasoned competitor, but I'll try to do my best. Do I have to bring a stand to keep my bike up in the transition area or does the event supply a rack? Can I bring a small cooler into the transition area? What time should I get there the event is at 8:15? Do you warm up by swimming a little before the start? Do I get to pick where to put my bike or is it defined by the event. If I can chose, where is the best spot? Have a great race and don't forget to post a race report! |
| 2008-07-21 12:22 PM in reply to: #1545790 |
Veteran 928 Columbus, Ohio | Subject: RE: first tri coming up a few more questions It sounds like you have not seen a tri in person yet. Is that correct? If not, and you can schedule one, I recommend you go watch one. It will help a lot. |
| 2008-07-21 12:25 PM in reply to: #1545790 |
Master 1397 Granvile, Ohio Silver member | Subject: RE: first tri coming up a few more questions Just a couple thoughts to add. If I race at 8 am, I show up at 6. I hate standing in lines and like to get the packet pickup and bodymarking done before it gets crowded. I do that first, then I can take my time setting up transition and meander around by the lake with a leisurely swim and talk to other folks. Kind of settles the nerves. Ask someone that the transition entrance or the reigstration table how transition is set up. There are always lots of people more than willing to answer questions. At yesterday's race, I couldn't find the lake and had to ask. Felt stupid, but he finally announced it, so he must have had several people ask about it. Edited by tnickerson 2008-07-21 12:30 PM |
| 2008-07-21 12:27 PM in reply to: #1545790 |
Extreme Veteran 1942 In front of computer when typing this. | Subject: RE: first tri coming up a few more questions I have a couple of questions to add, if you don't mind me leaching off someone else's post! I have run in races before and you put your chip on your running shoe. What happens to it in a tri? I have bike shoes, and running shoes so where does the chip go? Can you start riding your bike as soon as you get to it and can get on, or do you have to get out of the transition area first? Thanks, and sorry to borrow someone else's post, but they might have similar questions.
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| 2008-07-21 12:29 PM in reply to: #1545886 |
Master 1397 Granvile, Ohio Silver member | Subject: RE: first tri coming up a few more questions louiskie - 2008-07-21 1:27 PM I have a couple of questions to add, if you don't mind me leaching off someone else's post! I have run in races before and you put your chip on your running shoe. What happens to it in a tri? I have bike shoes, and running shoes so where does the chip go? Can you start riding your bike as soon as you get to it and can get on, or do you have to get out of the transition area first? Thanks, and sorry to borrow someone else's post, but they might have similar questions.
Usually chip is on a velcro strap that goes around your ankle. There is almost always a bike mount/dismount line and you can/will get a penalty if you mount before you are at the line. If you're not sure, ask someone on site. Better than a time penalty! |
| 2008-07-21 12:33 PM in reply to: #1545790 |
Extreme Veteran 700 Tucson | Subject: RE: first tri coming up a few more questions End of the racks is best. It gives you a little bonus space. By end of the rack, I mean the inside (ie where everyone is running through) end. The outside end means that you have to trample over 2 rows of people. Let me see if I have a picture of the transition area from my tri
Now lets see if I can find one of the bigger transition area
And one last one
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