Q. I've been drafted in a race. How do I deal with this?A. Drafting on the bike leg is an occasional unwanted occurrence in triathlon in which another athlete sits directly behind you during the bike leg, thereby reducing their air resistance, which

strong swimmer and a contender, begin in the front of the pack so you don't end up trampling those in front of you.2. Do not draft on the bike. Unless you are competing in a "draft legal" event (which isn't likely), you cannot follow behind another

stroke and rhythm,” says Hauth.8. Find the right feetFinding feet to follow can be an effective way to boost your swim but only if you find the right feet. “Drafting is a controversial strategy in the swim,” says Hauth. “It can slow some people down

Hauth.Find the right feetFinding feet to follow can be an effective way to boost your swim but only if you find the right feet. "Drafting is a controversial strategy in the swim," says Hauth. "It can slow some people down. If you are caught behind

all around, presents a high risk of injury and it's for your own safety that your helmet must not come off before your bike has been safely racked.Drafting - make sure you stay at least the required distance behind the bike in frontIt's easy

yourself for things to be busy at the start.Q. How do I avoid draftingA. Drafting is the name given to taking shelter behind or beside another competitor while on the bike. It is illegal in most triathons and penalties (usually a two-minute time penalty

the wind will sap from you, which is why bike-specific clothing - or a tri suit if you're racing - makes more sense than general sporty gear. To prevent your jersey or jacket filling up with air, pull the zips up to your chin. Draft pickThe stronger

the way.Before I eulogise too much, it's time to get back to racing mode. This evening will be a quiet one for me spent swotting up the big no-no, drafting, and on triathlon's essential race day rules and etiquette.Good luck if you're racing in tomorrow

design. It's been constructed with a woman's shape in mind, with side panels that curve for a comfier fit. The armholes and hemline are elasticated to keep drafts out, but they are not so restricting as to be uncomfortable. The mesh-lined vents

-to-side, forward and back) and the length of the bars to help maximise your comfort.Draft-legal tri barsRiding in the slipstream of another cyclist (drafting) is banned in most triathlons, outside of elite races. Normal clip-on tri-bars are considered dangerous