During the race

“Drafting” refers to an athlete cycling closely behind another to reduce air resistance. This is prohibited in all TRI HARD competitions*. A distance of 12 meters must always be [...]

Actually, mostly by cycling really hard. Of course, you can also bring a small towel so you can quickly dry off during your transition from swimming to cycling. NOTE: Wear a tri-suit. This is not [...]

You don’t wear shoes when swimming. Many triathletes prefer to wear (old) flip-flops before the start. You can use real cycling shoes that clip into your bike, but this isn’t [...]

When doing a triathlon, you wear your bib number on your back for cycling and on your chest for running. The easiest way to wear your bib number is with a bib number belt. This is an elastic band [...]

We use the Mylaps Pro Chip system for timekeeping. When you register, please indicate whether you have your own chip or would like to rent one from us. If you rent a chip, it will be included in [...]

No, that’s not necessary. You should park your bike in the designated spot in the transition area. There will always be security guards present there.

We recommend that you only bring essentials to the event grounds. At TRI ROTTERDAM, you can leave any valuables in one of the lockers located in the changing rooms. Only the items you need during [...]

Make sure you remember where your bike is. To make it easier to grab your gear, it’s wise to hang items on your bike, put everything on the same side of the bike, and put everything in the [...]

Just like any other sporting event, there are several rules that apply during a triathlon. The most important ones are listed below. General Your race number is always visible from the moment you [...]