Yet another tempest in a teapot from the organization which brought us the elite-amateur wave rule explanation (as if anyone cares).

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Irony can be humorous, but it does not have to be.

"I've always said that an Ironman is a reflection of your character" - Kevin Moats

It brings USAT into compliance with ITU rules which are in force everywhere else

5.9 Helmets.
(b) Chin Strap Violations. The helmet must be fastened before the participant first mounts the bicycle, at all times when the participant is on the bicycle, and must not be unfastened until the participant has dismounted. Any violation of this Section 5.9(b) which occurs while the participant is in the transition area shall result in a variable time penalty. Any other violation of this Section shall result in disqualification.

>>>>>This Section 5.9(b) shall be enforced at all times while at the event site on race day.<<<<<<<

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"on your Left"

I will be the first to say that wearing a helmet while riding your bike is a must.

FYI - I got a warning at the Canadian Short Course Championships 5 years ago for coasting along at walking speed on my bike from my car to the transition area - a distance of about 100m - for not wearing my helmet. I was informed by a race official that I could have been DQ'd from the race for this.

I guess when they say you have to be wearing your helmet ALL the time, they mean ALL the time!

Them's the rules.

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Steve Fleck @stevefleck | Blog

I agree with you. helmet is a must.
I also agree with east coast. USAT takes care
of a little problem and ignores the real ones, such
as coming up with a solution to prevent drafting,
listening to USAT members etc... re. entry transfer
or reimbursement (see post on tranferable IM entries...) etc...