For anyone who is still not sure if they should dive into the world of triathlon: a bit of consolation. Most of us are here, because we were not good for a single sport and we are rather average in three. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Triathlon merges three different sports into one, however by choosing the right race it is no harder than any other recreaional event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Specifically for this purpose, we created a category TRIATHLON FOR ANYONE, which enables that anyone who is interested in the sport, can try it. It involves 300 m of swimming, 10 km of cycling and 2.3 km of running. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
EQUIPMENT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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swim goggles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
swim cap<\/li>\n\n\n\n
optional: wetsuit<\/li>\n\n\n\n
bicycle (without aero bars)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
helmet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
optional: cycling shoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
optionl: cycling glasses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
running shoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
optional: triathlon suit<\/li>\n\n\n\n
timing chip - you will receive it at registrations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Changes of disciplines happen in the transition zone. For many, this is the fourth discipline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even before the race, you leave your cycling and running equipment in the transition zone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Transition zone is designed in a way that each runs the same distance, so entry and exit are precisely defined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After swim leg of the race, you enter into transition zone and reach your bike. You leave your swim equipment there and put on the helmet. Before you take the bike, the helmet has to be fastened and secured on your head. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You take the bike and walk \/ run with it out of the transition zone to the mount line marked by the judges. You can start cycling only after the mount line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you finish cycling, you go off the bike before the dismount line. Your helmet has to remain secured and you walk \/ run your bike to your spot in the transition zone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You leave the bike and change the shoes so you have your running shoes on you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You leave the transition zone and start running. In the end you cross the finish line, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
CYCLING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
You can start cycling only after the mount line and when you are returning, you have to dismount before the dismount line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Draft cycling is allowed at the Triathlon Istria Cup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The course is flat, on asphalt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no technical support available, you have to take care of defects on your own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
NO LITTERING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Littering is strictly prohibited. The exception is the litter zone around the refreshment point in the running leg of the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PENALTY BOX<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If the judges caught you when you were breaking the rules, a penalty time will be given to you. You have to wait for the defined minutes in the penalty box. The whiteboard will have your number and the time. You sit next to it and wait for the time to pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DO NOT FORGET TO SMILE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Photographers will be present on the course, so do not forget to smile! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
MEETING BEFORE THE RACE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The judges will explain the race course and all specificities before the race, so do not worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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