Subject: RE: Hello from Santa Monica PJOinSM - 2007-01-24 9:40 AM I think right now the transitions are my second biggest concern (with swimming being the first...) Mainly I do not want to plow into someone, get randomly DQ'd or waste like 15 minutes (in that order) after each stage Practice transitions (that said, I rarely do.....) Keep it simple. There's an article here somewhere by Michael Pate that has the setup sketched out. As far as etiquette, don't use more than a foot or two of space, lots of people spread everything out. it is neither necessary nor considerate. End spaces are the best because you'll get more room andwon't have to climb over other people's things to get there. Basically want it in the order you'll use it. So, on the edge of the towel, bike shoes, with socks on top if youa re going to use them. Helmet is placed on the bike. That's it for the bike (try not to use gloves either) Above the bike shoes are the run shoes, racebelt and visor/hat. That's it for the run. And you can clean it all up when you get back As far as DQ, about the only thing that will get you DQd seriously is not putting your helmet on and securing t before moving the bike, or taking it off early. Most everything else, including drafting, is a time penalty. For your first, don't worry about the time, just go, learn and have fun |