Rearview mirror question

Triathlon Forum
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I am new to the triathlon world so I am not trying to offend anyone with this post. I did my second 1/2 iron this weekend in GA and noticed some drafting going on (wich I assume is common in a lot of races) here was something I noticed though

I group of about 5 guys passed me and they had a nice little pack going on and they all seemed to be sharing the lead and taking a pull - they did not seem to care they were drafting - here was the interesting part - a couple of them had rearview mirrors on their helmets - and a few minutes after they passed me a marshall was spotted on the course - it sure seemed like they spotted him in their rearview and broke up their pack - then when the marshal was gone regrouped.

Does this sounds common? Or is this just a random way that people get around the rules so they are not caught?

Like I said - not trying to piss anyone off - just wondering if I am going to continue to see this in all my races.

Thanks

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The only guys who will wear a mirror for a race are drafters imho, most mirrors don’t work well on a bike.

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You don’t see a lot of mirrors at races. But, at some races it is not unusual see packs that break up and reform when officials are around.

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Nothing like some organized cheating to swing the karmic balance out of your favor. Cheaters never win, winners never cheat.