They'd have to be daft to do that. The level of skill that turns out for a race doesn't allow for it and not having instant access to brakes doesn't allow for it.
The one serious road group, I rode with, here in Toronto, that allowed bikes with bars to ride with them had only one rule about that, no using the bars.
I personally would never race in a Tri that allowed drafting and bars.
Not to go off on a tear, I have never understood people who draft in a Tri, but I will admit I have watched it in every Tri I have ever been in right up to Kona.
The penalties are insufficient and I hope that one day technology will change that. A combination of chips, timing mats and a few algorithms might be sufficient, maybe with a few drones thrown in.
The one serious road group, I rode with, here in Toronto, that allowed bikes with bars to ride with them had only one rule about that, no using the bars.
I personally would never race in a Tri that allowed drafting and bars.
Not to go off on a tear, I have never understood people who draft in a Tri, but I will admit I have watched it in every Tri I have ever been in right up to Kona.
The penalties are insufficient and I hope that one day technology will change that. A combination of chips, timing mats and a few algorithms might be sufficient, maybe with a few drones thrown in.
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michael Hatch: Sep 2, 20 7:12