It is okay to leave the bike outside occasionally. However, parking the bike in unsheltered bike parking for a long duration can consistently exposure the bike to the sun which may cause the air in the tires to expand, increasing the internal pressure, and potentially leading the tires to blow up. Ultraviolet rays can also accelerate the damage and corrosion to the paint and bike tires rubbers.
Can athletes rest during triathlon swim leg? A triathlete can stop in the mid of a swim leg and hold onto a kayak, buoy, dock, or any stationary object they find as they swim without getting penalized however it is not allowed to use the floating device to get forward assistance, or else they shall be disqualified. Furthermore, while resting in the swim leg is allowed, the athlete should make it out of the water before the swim cut-off time set by the organizers.
The triathlon sport offers lots of advantages to kids. These advantages include strength building, endurance, self-confidence, and a sense of independence.
The training hours invested before the event will differ based on circumstance or type of triathlon.
In colleges, the triathlon seasons usually depend on the region and the college students compete all through the year.
DNS (Did not start), means quitting before showing for the race and DNF stands for Did not finish. Its better to attempt and fail than not showing up at all. However, being lapped means to be removed from the race as soon as the first triathlete begins run leg.