Ever done a relay?

I've done two relays.  One as the cyclist and one as the swimmer.  Most of the bigger races with a relay division have a relay holding pen area.  The swimmer comes to that area after the swim.  There the cylist takes the timing chip from the swimmer, and puts it on his ankle.  Then he runs to the transition area to pick up his bike.  He can have his shoes and helmet on while waiting for the swimmer.  At the end of the bike, the cyclist racks his bike and then goes to the holding pen to give the chip to the runner.

The other race I did years ago the cylist and runner could wait in the transition area and make the exchange there.  I believe the first method I mentioned is the norm, but smaller races may have different set ups.  The important thing is to be aware of what the rules are for your race.  If they have a pre-race briefing, make sure you and your teammates are there to hear the rules.

PS.  We want a close up for the avitar swimsuit shot. :-)

I have also done two relays, doing the swim and the bike legs both times (husband did the run). The races we did just had all the relay members waiting in the transition area for the chip hand-off (there was no holding pen area that nytrigal described). The relay members could be all geared up and ready to go, so they just had to take the chip and go.

Good luck with your race!

Just did a relay 2 weeks ago - I did the swim...this was a sprint & there wern't any "relay" specific rules. What I did find interesting is that after the swim hanging out in the transition area & observing the various transition styles from the elites who get out in under a minute to others who spend over 5 miuntes eating, chatting, etc.

We had a good time & exposed our cyclist to tris but probably won't do another relay...