The Virgin Active London Triathlon : Bike Zone

Virgin Active London Triathlon Bike Zone

You do not have to use a racing bike in order to compete in our events; as long as the bike complies with BTF rules then you will be allowed to race on it.

It is important that you make sure that your bike is configured so that it fits you correctly and that it is in roadworthy condition. We recommend that you have your bike serviced before you compete. This can be done by our official retailers. BTF referees will inspect your bike and if it is not considered to be roadworthy then you will not be allowed to enter transition.

Helmet

You must wear a helmet - this is not negotiable. It must be worn throughout the whole bike leg (including the time in transition when you are walking with your bike). Make sure that your helmet meets the British Standards approval or the alternative American safety standard, Snell.

Suitable Clothing

Any suitable clothing is acceptable on the bike leg. However if you are competing in an open water swim then it is recommended that you wear tight clothing that can be worn under a wetsuit. If you don’t have your cycling clothing on under your wetsuit then you will need to change into them after the swim leg. It is tough to put dry clothes onto a wet body and the delay will significantly increase your transition time. Nudity is also prohibited in transition so changing under a towel will slow down your transition time.

Some other tips to consider

Your race number must be worn on your back during the bike leg.
There will be no water provided on the bike course. Therefore we highly recommend that you have the ability to carry water with you on the bike. You could have a water bottle cage fitted or could wear a camel pak (this must not obstruct your race number)
Handle bars must not have bare metal ends - ensure that you purchase stoppers to plug them before the race.
Triathlon bars must not exceed the breaks on your handle bars. BTF referees will inspect your bike and can take your out of the race if rules are not adhered to.