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Frequently Asked
Questions:
What
is a sprint Triathlon?
A sprint Triathlon
consists of a 400M Swim (serpentine in the 50m pool), 20K Bike and
5K run.
What does the course look like?
The
course starts inside at the recreational center pool. The pool is 50
meters long and will be divided into 8 lanes. Swimmers will enter
the pool every few seconds in order of 400 meter swim time given
during registration.
Can
I use any kind of bike?
Yes, however, no
road bikes are permitted in the Mountain Bike Division.
What
kind of bike do I have?
1) Road bikes
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these bikes have the traditional skinny smooth tires with moustache
handlebars. Bent over seated position by the rider.
2) Triathlon
bikes - similar road bike frame and
tires, but with aerobar handlebars replacing the moustache
handlebars.
3) Mountain
bikes - fat knobby tires, upright seated position by the rider,
straight handlebars.
4) Cross
or Hybrid bikes - upright seated position by the rider, straight
handlebars, with tires that are somewhat in width between mountain
bike tires and classic road bike tires.
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