Originally Posted by
burnthesheep
Would USAC allow Camelbak for categories 4/5? I'd totally do the Camelbak if allowed.
They have issues with BTS versus downtube? I own both for that bike.
I don't have first hand experience with people using Camelbak in USAC races. I know someone who has used one in a USAC TT though.
There are also photos from 2016 Worlds, showing riders using bladder + hose in a race. Definitely in a road race, can't remember if one was used in the TT as well. Also don't know if that was an one-time exception.
No idea about btwn-the-pads placement of bottles. My hunch is that it's not allowed. Downtube should be fine
ETA: see the following (re: usage of Camelbak in an UCI ITT/TTT)
https://forum.slowtwitch.com/forum/S...world#p6145897
https://www.eurosport.com/cycling/bl...57/story.shtml
https://cyclingtips.com/2016/10/came...heat-in-qatar/