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superiordna
May 4, 12 16:26
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I'm ride a recumbent cycle, and am getting into Triathalons. I like recumbent bikes because I can relax and carry a lot of stuff.
Advice please from those doing Triathalons who are Recumbent Cyclists, the proud the few !
I want to get going soon, hoping for Iron Man.
Me_XMan
May 4, 12 16:36
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Got any pics to show?
h2ofun
May 4, 12 16:38
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superiordna wrote:
I'm ride a recumbent cycle, and am getting into Triathalons. I like recumbent bikes because I can relax and carry a lot of stuff.
Advice please from those doing Triathalons who are Recumbent Cyclists, the proud the few !
I want to get going soon, hoping for Iron Man.
No chance doing a Triathlon, they are illegal
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jsoderman
May 4, 12 16:39
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I would check the rules in your local jurisdiction (USAT etc.) I don't think recumbants are legal in tri's due to the aerodynamic advantage. Don't quote me for gospel, but IIRC this came up a while back and that was the prevailing opinion...
superiordna
May 4, 12 16:41
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I was afraid of that.
I see lots of people in hand cycles, I figured they would allow Recumbent cycles. bummer.
h2ofun
May 4, 12 16:44
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jsoderman wrote:
I would check the rules in your local jurisdiction (USAT etc.) I don't think recumbants are legal in tri's due to the aerodynamic advantage. Don't quote me for gospel, but IIRC this came up a while back and that was the prevailing opinion...
From what I understand, it is not aerodynamics, it is handling which means safety. When I see those things on the road they are all over the place.
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Duffy
May 4, 12 17:12
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Please don't.
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Record10Carbon
May 4, 12 17:35
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Me_XMan wrote:
Got any pics to show?
LOL - riding a recumbent is like dating a fat girl...fun till your friends find out...
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feman
May 4, 12 18:11
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Sorry my friend da are illegal in USAT Sanctioned races - But there are also tons of non sanctioned races about.
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h2ofun
May 4, 12 18:21
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feman wrote:
Sorry my friend da are illegal in USAT Sanctioned races - But there are also tons of non sanctioned races about.
Was a RD, I would never allow these in a race, sanctioned or not, they are NOT safe for racing.
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Record10Carbon
May 4, 12 18:23
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I would not and did not allow them. Period.
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feman
May 4, 12 18:26
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I was not advocating the use of them - but have seen them in some non sanctioned races - I agree if I were an RD I would not allow them. Period!!! :-)
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superiordna
May 4, 12 21:36
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I do wear a helmut and use toe-clips.
Never crashed, so I feel like I am safe enough to race with the best of them!
In fact, if people would try them, they would find they get more power in the stroke, and NO neck pain!!
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May 4, 12 22:00
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Not happening. Sorry to burst your bubble.
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May 4, 12 22:05
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Your link blew up
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May 5, 12 2:46
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May 5, 12 3:56
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superiordna wrote:
I'm ride a recumbent cycle, and am getting into Triathalons. I like recumbent bikes because I can relax and carry a lot of stuff.
Advice please from those doing Triathalons who are Recumbent Cyclists, the proud the few !
I want to get going soon, hoping for Iron Man.
I thought this was a troll until I took note of your screen name...classic!
tkos
May 5, 12 4:49
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If it is neck issue then you can always ride a regular road bike and not worry about the forward position of a tri bike.
We had a guy ride an Elliptigo (look it up) last year at a Duathlon. He was DQ'd but had fun. It was a rather small event so the RD let him race even though he knew in advance he would be DQ'd. But I doubt you would make it into transition for an IM.
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kdw
May 5, 12 6:06
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"When I see those things on the road they are all over the place. "
Triathletes or recumbants?
h2ofun
May 5, 12 6:18
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kdw wrote:
"When I see those things on the road they are all over the place. "
Triathletes or recumbants?
Good point. :o)
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