Bike F.A.Q’s – General Info:
- Do I have to bring my own bike?
- Yes you do, we do not provide a bike for the triathlon.
- Can I use any sort of bicycle for the triathlon?
- There are many different bikes that would be suitable, ranging from ultra fast road racing bikes, to mountain bikes and cruisers.
- The main thing is that the bike must be roadworthy and safe to ride.
- There will be Triathlon Australia officials who greet you as you go into the transition area with your bike, who will check your bike over to make sure they are safe to ride.
- Do I have to wear a helmet?
- Yes you do, it is compulsory. The helmet must meet Australian Standards (it will have an Australian Standards sticker on it if it complies). The Triathlon Australia officials will check your helmet to see if it meets Australian Safety Standards, and whether it is worn and done up correctly. Make sure you have your helmet ON and DONE UP before
- Is there anything specific that I need to wear on the bike leg?
- Yes, you MUST have a covered torso – this is part of the Triathlon Australia rules.
- If you are wearing a race belt then you must have your race bib number on the back.
- You can wear clothes that you would like to wear on both the ride and the run, or you can have cycle specific clothing, and then change into run gear. You can wear sneakers or cycle shoes on the bike, depending on what sort of pedals you have.
- What is drafting?
- Drafting is where you get an unfair advantage on the bike leg by riding too close to the competitor in front of you. The distance that you need to be from the bike in front of you is 10 metres. If you stay outside this zone then you will not get penalised by the Triathlon Australia officials. More information on drafting can be found here: