Triathlon - Passing motor vehicles on bike stage

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indianatrails
07-29-08, 12:29 PM
On a couple occasions, I've been held up on the bike stage behind some hapless motorist on some highly necessary early Saturday AM trip. Sucks because:

* I'm going slower
* I'm afraid of a DQ due to drafting the car
* I'm afraid of a DQ due to crossing the median if I pass the car
* The USAT guy didn't say anything about this before the start

What are we supposed to do in this situation, which can go on for miles and miles?

ModelT
07-29-08, 09:15 PM
1. Be safe at all times
2. At your next race, ask the director how to handle it, to avoid DQ
3. Be safe at all times
indianatrails
07-30-08, 10:46 AM
Thanks for the advice. Since I can't seem to find reference to this situation in any rules anywhere, I think I'll just stick with Be Safe. Hate to be paranoid but it seems like there may be a little bit of a Don't Ask Don't Tell thing going on here.

ModelT
07-30-08, 06:05 PM
When you ask, make sure you do it in front of the crowd before the race. That way, everyone knows what the rules of the day are.
gervelo
08-11-08, 07:46 AM
I never though of that...perhaps, I will ask on my next race...but I DEFINITELY AGREE WITH THE STAY SAFE PRINCIPLE