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Lara Spence, Editor, Triathlon BC Age Group Newsmagazine, [email protected] Sprint Tri + Du Nationals in n July 2014, the ITU (International Canada will ITriathlon Union) announced that “the 2016 ITU Age Group Sprint World be draft legal Championships will move from a draft- in 2016, as illegal to draft-legal event.” Since then, Sprint Duathlon Worlds, too, have ITU goes Age been tapped to move draft-legal. Group Sprint The year 2016 is now upon us, and, for Draft-Legal age group athletes in BC, this is the first time we can race draft legal. in 2017. TriBC But, don’t panic – it’s just the Sprints has workshops (for now). Standard length (Olympic planned. Will distance) tris and dus are still draft- you be ready? illegal at all levels. And, not all Sprint races in BC will turn draft-legal. Initial Thoughts My first reaction was: “Wow, that’s a lot of road rash waiting to happen! The oldsters are going to freak out.” You Still Have a Choice Sprint Distances (tri and du, draft-legal). I then thought about the young elites It’s important to remember that not ALL 2017 Worlds for Sprint Tri and Du (and and the teenaged Kids of Steel who triathlons in BC or in the ITU series will Olympic tri) will be held in Rotterdam, need to practice draft-legal to build become draft-legal. Age groupers can Netherlands. their future. And the late-blooming choose to race draft-illegal (Olympic age-groupers-maybe-going-elite who distance age group, Long distance Swim and Run Get More also need draft-legal practice to make tri, Ironman) or draft-legal (Sprint, Important the jump. And the National team Duathlon). Cross triathlon is already coaches who probably would prefer draft-legal. Not all races in BC of sprint So, with draft-legal racing at Sprint a larger pool of draft-experienced distance will be draft-legal. Just the distance a reality, it may be time to athletes (and coaches) to choose from. ones that want to be. It will be up to wrap our heads around what changes will occur in training, equipment, and Maybe this wasn’t such a bad idea. individual race directors. as part of the race experience. Mexico and several countries in Europe How Different Countries are As mentioned on active.com by Jim have been holding draft-legal age Gourley (see http://bit.ly/1TlkOPx): group races for several years so their Handling It “Draft-legal racing is radically different age groupers will likely celebrate the Though the 2017 World Sprint and from no-draft racing. Drafting puts riders ITU’s decision or just shrug: “About Duathlon will be draft legal, some very close together, requiring them to time!” counties are still holding draft-illegal have quick reflexes, calm nerves, and Many race directors and sport qualifiers. The US, for example, is experience in reading the road and the associations across the world point out holding its Age Group Sprint-Distance pack. Small slips can cause big wrecks that draft-legal racing is safe and much National Championships in Omaha in July in draft packs. Furthermore, drafting on more cost effective than non-draft. 2016 draft-illegal. Their Sprint Duathlon the bike means that your position exiting qualifier for 2017 is also draft-illegal. In When I asked one former pro her the swim becomes much more important the UK, the 2016 British Triathlon Age thoughts on how age groupers would to your finish in a race. Getting left too Group Sprint Distance Triathlon (being react to draft-legal, she said, “Of course far behind in T1 can potentially kill your held in May 2016) is draft-illegal. Canada, age groupers in BC will love draft-legal entire race. Likewise, a fast draft pack however, is holding draft-legal qualifiers – racing draft-legal is awesome!” can hurt athletes who specialize on the for the Triathlon World Championship bike. A fast runner who can get into a 2 :: TRIATHLON BC :: SPRING 2016 lead group will have a much easier time cyclist) while also maximizing safety. staying with his or her competitors if Each Clinic is delivered by a senior level they’re able to ‘hide’ from wind resistance cycling-specific coach. Participants that close behind. The stronger cyclist can’t complete a two-day Clinic and go on to make a getaway and winds up helping be successfully evaluated will receive a their competitor into a winning position certificate indicating that they possess running out of T2.” basic skills to successful compete in a draft legal environment. The cost for Time to Lose the Tri Bars the 8 hours of training is $25. To race in a draft legal race, you need to Victoria Adult Draft Clinic definitely take off the aero bars. No disc May 7 - Day 1, 8am to 12pm wheels. Though in 2014 some thought May 14 - Day 2, 8am to 12pm that clip on bars with plugs may be Kelowna Adult Draft Clinic allowed, in Canada (at the 2016 Sprint May 28 - Day 1, 8am to 12pm Nationals in Ottawa anyway), only June 4 - Day 2, 8am to 12pm traditional drop handlebars (plugged) Vancouver Adult Draft Clinic are permitted and athletes must ride June 4 - Day 1, 8am to 12pm road-style bikes. NO CLIP-ON BARS June 11 - Day 2, 8am to 12pm or AEROBARS OF ANY KIND WILL BE ALLOWED. (http://ottawatriathlon.ca/ To register, see http://www.tribc.org/ age-group-drafting-rules/) athlete-development. For more on draft-legal racing at Boys with Boys, Girls with Canadian Nationals this year, see Girls http://ottawatriathlon.ca/age-group- drafting-rules/ For more on the rules In age group draft legal races, you (as and regulations, see triathlonmagazine. a woman) can draft off other women. ca’s story at http://bit.ly/1RhPYHO. Men can only draft other men. You’re permitted to draft from athletes in There are actually no age-grouper draft- other age groups (as long as they’re legal races currently scheduled in BC for the same sex as you). (Note: I swear 2016, but I predict this will change for it was listed as “your own age group” 2017. There is, however, a draft-legal at one point, but I’m glad Ottawa Youth Junior Series, new this year, as revised... that would have been hard pictured) to monitor). Triathlon BC Executive Director Allan Learn to Draft Clinics This Prazsky says: “Draft-legal popularity Spring will be a slow build, as we grow awareness within the community of To help with the success of this draft-legal athletes and race directors alike. I transition, Triathlon BC has organized suspect with Ottawa and Edmonton, several inexpensive “Learn to Draft” Skill there will be a gradual introduction Clinics across BC this spring for those to DL style events on the west coast, scheduled to compete in the 2016 World largely limited by venue restrictions - Sprint or Duathlon World Championships, and the requirement of closed courses.” or for those who are interested in building Draft-legal racing and even discussions skills for 2016/2017 and beyond.