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Jake F
There is a "bike path" but have to cross a lot of intersections.
Cars are allowed to right-turn on red.
Forced to use the crosswalk unless I do something like jump the curb into the street to be on the other side of the "right turners" which is not always possible or safe.
Or annoy people by shining my helmet light in their eyes...
Presence of a bike path means I can't be in the road and I wouldnt want to.
(because nobody else does around here, and roads such as this especially)
If I sat at the light long enough for it to be clear, I would never cross. Not like I am racing to get home but just want to get crossing over with.
I suppose crossing at a different time of day would be possible.
And yet it is the closest thing around here to infrastructure...
Ride totally in the road? Nobody else does. I do on certain roads.
Answer
Your quote, "Presence of a bike path means I can't be in the road and I wouldn't want to."
Your bike path or a designated "bicycle lane"? If you don't learn how to ride properly on the streets - as a "vehicle" should - you'll be a scared little chicken all your life. Yes, a bicycle is designated as a "vehicle" and is legally allowed on streets & roads everywhere - except Interstate Highways & other "limited access roads". Not the answer you want to hear, but the truth. Got a Cycling Savvy class in your area? Take ALL the classes. More links below...
http://cyclingsavvy.org/regions/
http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/usa/index.htm
https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/voices/in-the-news/115410-knowledge-is-best-protection-for-bicyclist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU4nKKq02BU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFjCza5e1kw
"Ride totally in the road?" YES! It's the LAW. In most places, it's ILLEGAL to ride on sidewalks.
Your quote, "Presence of a bike path means I can't be in the road and I wouldn't want to."
Your bike path or a designated "bicycle lane"? If you don't learn how to ride properly on the streets - as a "vehicle" should - you'll be a scared little chicken all your life. Yes, a bicycle is designated as a "vehicle" and is legally allowed on streets & roads everywhere - except Interstate Highways & other "limited access roads". Not the answer you want to hear, but the truth. Got a Cycling Savvy class in your area? Take ALL the classes. More links below...
http://cyclingsavvy.org/regions/
http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/usa/index.htm
https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/voices/in-the-news/115410-knowledge-is-best-protection-for-bicyclist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU4nKKq02BU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFjCza5e1kw
"Ride totally in the road?" YES! It's the LAW. In most places, it's ILLEGAL to ride on sidewalks.
When doing a triathlon, what exactly happens in the transition areas?
J Money
I'll be entering my first triathlon in a few months and I have no idea what to expect in the transition areas. Do you set them up before hand? What do you need in the transition areas? Do you change shoes from swim to bike to run? Do you change shorts from the swim to the bike? I have absolutely no idea what to expect and I would like to be prepared, if anyone can give me details and what to expect I'd appreciate it.
Answer
In almost every given race you will be allowed the opportunity to set up your transition space before the race begins. I would recommend that you check your races website and see what time the transition opens so you can get a feel for when you need to be there. These link is almost exactly how i set up my transition area. On A side note, make sure that you pick something to be a reference point as to where your bike is in the area. It can be confusing to find your stuff at times when everyone is running about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQOes8qfGWo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_kQvhUxLNc
As far as what to bring into the area, I typically bring a towel (to wipe my feet dry), with my shoes, racing belt, helmet, my bike and a few gel packs if it is a longer race. For some individuals, like myself, they don't like to waste time putting on socks however if you are prone to blisters you need to take a few extra seconds to put them on.
Once the race starts and you come out of the water, you will approach the transition area for the first time ( this is called T1). Typically, most people will run out of the water and proceed to where their bike is stored in the transition area. I have not see many people change during races but I have heard of it before. If you have money, It would be a good investment to invest in a triathlon uniform and not bother changing at all. If you are looking for a cheaper option, I've raced in a jammer (a spandex swimsuit) before throwing on an under armor top and a pair of shorts for the bike/run which worked well. Once you reach your transition area I would quickly dry you feet (and put on socks if you use them) before putting on your shoes. However, make sure that you helmet is on before you touch your bike! You can be disqualified if you mount you bike and your helmet is not fastened.
Once the bike is finished and you take your gear back to your transition area (this is T2), You change to running shoes if need be and throw on your racing belt before you head out of the transition area.
Good Luck in your training!
On a side note, here are a couple of tips that may help for your race...
1) the swim will be packed and can be disorienting at times but just remember to stay calm and you will be fine.
2) If you have problems with chaffing or blisters, use body glide to help reduce friction. I have also been told that baby powder works well if you race barefoot.
3) Make sure that you practice going from a bike to a run. The transition between the two influences people's running styles in different ways.
In almost every given race you will be allowed the opportunity to set up your transition space before the race begins. I would recommend that you check your races website and see what time the transition opens so you can get a feel for when you need to be there. These link is almost exactly how i set up my transition area. On A side note, make sure that you pick something to be a reference point as to where your bike is in the area. It can be confusing to find your stuff at times when everyone is running about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQOes8qfGWo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_kQvhUxLNc
As far as what to bring into the area, I typically bring a towel (to wipe my feet dry), with my shoes, racing belt, helmet, my bike and a few gel packs if it is a longer race. For some individuals, like myself, they don't like to waste time putting on socks however if you are prone to blisters you need to take a few extra seconds to put them on.
Once the race starts and you come out of the water, you will approach the transition area for the first time ( this is called T1). Typically, most people will run out of the water and proceed to where their bike is stored in the transition area. I have not see many people change during races but I have heard of it before. If you have money, It would be a good investment to invest in a triathlon uniform and not bother changing at all. If you are looking for a cheaper option, I've raced in a jammer (a spandex swimsuit) before throwing on an under armor top and a pair of shorts for the bike/run which worked well. Once you reach your transition area I would quickly dry you feet (and put on socks if you use them) before putting on your shoes. However, make sure that you helmet is on before you touch your bike! You can be disqualified if you mount you bike and your helmet is not fastened.
Once the bike is finished and you take your gear back to your transition area (this is T2), You change to running shoes if need be and throw on your racing belt before you head out of the transition area.
Good Luck in your training!
On a side note, here are a couple of tips that may help for your race...
1) the swim will be packed and can be disorienting at times but just remember to stay calm and you will be fine.
2) If you have problems with chaffing or blisters, use body glide to help reduce friction. I have also been told that baby powder works well if you race barefoot.
3) Make sure that you practice going from a bike to a run. The transition between the two influences people's running styles in different ways.
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