I am preparing for IMOO in a couple of weeks and thinking back to 2005. I placed my bike in transition on Saturday with mt Bento box and seat bag attached to the bike. Later while at the hotel I was talking with a fellow racer and he was surprised that I left those items on my bike. He had heard of issues at other Ironman races of theft of seat bags while in “guarded” transition areas. Well needless to say it stressed me out for a while and I worried that I would show up on race morning with no bike bag. Has anyone ever heard of this or had this happen? Do you all leave your seat bag and Bento box on the bike while in transition?
I’ve only done 3 IM races, but I’ve never had any problems. Personally I like to leave as much in the transition the night before as they will allow - it’s that much less I have to remember on race day.
Nope. Except for the bike, which I leave at the transition site, everything goes into my bag. Its all in order of when I need it. I dont worry anymore of stuff dissapearing, or getting knocked over or trampled on, by other “exuberant” racers. I dont even bring a pump with me anymore. Just CO2 cartridges and a guage. If you dont have a pump, others with not ask to borrow it.
ON the matter of pumps race morning - how many pumps are there hanging around to use, and are they decent pumps that won’t blow my tires?
I have often wondered about this issue myself. Last month I did the New York City Tri and every one (but pros) had to leave their bikes in the transition area over night. The next day when I came out of the swim and was grabbing my bike there was a nearby athlete asking very loudly if any one had an extra helmet because his had dissapeared. I do not know how this turned out, but could obvioulsy end in a dismal DNF if he couldn’t get a helmet. Things like helmets can get knocked to the ground and roll or get kicked away from where they were left. Also I have put a very bright large I.D. tag on my Zipp transition bag because its very common for several ones just like mine to be close by and could be grabbed by mistake. I think a bigger concern is that after the event someone might accidentally take the wrong wet suit as they all look much alike when they are wet, dirty, and half inside out. In general I do think that most triathletes are honest, but can make mistakes, so put your name and cell phone on every thing that you value. Tim