Fast Transitions
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Tribro posted 2 years ago.
I actually just put my shoes on first. I tried the mountin with them on the bike and it took longer. You just gotta practice quite a bit I think.
Here's another thread from a while back discussing an option:
http://www.trifuel.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1997&highlight=transition
Here are some articles that might help:
http://www.trifuel.com/triathlon/triathlon-training/top-10-tips-for-a-fast-transition-000788.php
http://www.trifuel.com/triathlon/triathlon-training/the-quick-and-the-dead-slick-transitions-for-additional-speed-000390.php
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mlbucey posted 2 years ago.
I only tried this technique in one race, but I practice it often and with time have gotten a lot better. That would be the best advice: practice, practice, practice.
I start by jumping on my bike and riding with my feet on top of my shoes for a couple yards. When I feel settled in i reach down with my hands and put one foot in at a time. It def. tricker then getting out of your shoes and feels weird at first, but with time it can be helpful.
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glbrum posted 2 years ago.
First it helps to know what kind of shoes you have. If you have tri shoes, they should have a loop on the heel. That is very helpful. Once you are on the bike, pedal for a bit to get up to (somewhat) normal speed, maybe just 15 mph. Then, for examples sake, start with your left foot. Bring your left foot up like you stopped at the top of the pedal stroke and grab the loop on the heel or just grab the shoe (make sure the straps are already open and loose, but not out of the loops). Weasel your foot in there and pull the heel loop if you have one to get your foot all the way in and close the straps. Pedal a bit more to regain some speed and repeat with right foot. It will probably take some time, but practice makes perfect.
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thekeyplayer posted 2 years ago.
This is only a theory of mine, but i think it could work. After running to the mount line get a good start and quick attatch one foot into a pedal. Then pedal with that one foot in a low gear for more balance/speed when you are trying to attach the other foot.
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Anton posted 2 years ago.
I've found it much eaiser to get out than in... so I do what tribro does. Put em on and run to the mount line.I've seen alot of folks fumble as they try to get in and have seen several crashes...but if it's a goal for you....practice,practice,practice!
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Iron Man posted 2 years ago.
it's a goal for me to get in the shoes while riding so i have scheduled in 1 morning a week dedicated to transition, it's not lots of fun but i think it's a great skill to master.
i never thought of grabbing the loops on the back of the shoe for some reason but that makes it much easier to get in!!!
thanks for all the tips.
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My question is for those olympic distace athletes HOW ON EARTH do you get your feet in your cycling shoes while riding out of T1?
i can get my feet out and jump off the bike for T2 fine but if anybody can share some tips on coming out of T1 without nailing yourself and half the pack......i woud be very thankful.
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