Dahon at the Races: USA Cycling Criterium National Championship 2010
We covered the USA Cycling National Championship 2010 Criterium from start to finish on the Dahon Speed Pro TT folding bike. We witnessed some great racing, and the bike got a great deal of attention from cyclists off and on the course.
Chicago Triathlon FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
Races: Sunday August 29, 2008, Monroe Harbor
- International (Olympic) Distance: 0.93 swim, 24.8 mile bike, 6.2 mile run
- Age group competitors
- Relay teams
- Professionals
- Sprint Distance: .47 mile swim. 13.6 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
- Age group competitors on road/racing bikes
- Mountain bike division, bike with tires 1.75 inches or more
Transition area
- Open from 4:15am, closes at 5:45am, and they really mean 5:45am
- Must rack with your bib number grouping; racks will be labeled
- Transition area open only for competing athletes until approximately 11am
- Retrieve gear between 11am and 1pm
Swim Waves (groups or racers that start at different time intervals)
- Typically between 80 and 150 athletes
- First wave starts around 6am
- Four (4) minutes between waves
- Last wave may depart as late as 9am or later
- Mandatory: must swim with your wave or DQ
- Wave schedule: finalized on race weekend; see lists at the race Expo
The Swim
- Wetsuit: not mandatory, but helpful
- Deep water -- treading water -- start
- Swim stroke: any one you want
- Stopping for rest or breath: hang on guard boats or pier
- Water conditions: may be choppy, variable temperature, may smell like boat engine oil
- Gear check at swim start
- You can leave shoes at the water's exit if desired
Bike
- One lap for Sprint racers, two laps for International Distance
- Turnaround to begin second lap tends to be just short of Navy Pier
- No aid stations
- Bike breakdowns: assistance may be available, but it may be a long wait
- Best bet: carry a spare tube and pump or CO2 cartridge, know how to change your tire
Run
- Aid stations on the course
- Pretty straightforward, follow markings
- Pass on left if possible
- Keep going until you finish -- then celebrate
For more, return to our Chicago Triathlon coverage.
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