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What is Drafting ?
If
you are riding within 5 meters of someone's back wheel, you
are drafting
If your are riding next to someone, within 2 metres, you are
drafting |
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If you are riding next to someone and
not overtaking them, you are blocking
You are allowed 15 seconds in someone's draft zone while passing,
but you must be passing - no lingering
Once you are passed, you must drop back out of the draft zone
before overtaking the person who passed you
You are considered 'passed' when another competitor's front
wheel is ahead yours. At that point you must drop back.
Also, you can be disqualified for a Yellow Line Violation in
which you cross over the yellow centre line on the road while
passing someone. This is particularly dangerous due to the potential
for a collision with oncoming traffic or competitors. If people
are blocking you from passing on the left, yell at them to move
to the right before risking a pass which involves a yellow line
violation.
If you are assessed a Stop and Go Penalty by an official, here
is what you must do:
Exact wording
in the 1999 TriCan Rulebook - Rule 5.1.6.
When assessed a yellow card, the competitor will stop in a safe
manner and follow the instructions of the official. If on a
bicycle, the competitor will stop in a safe manner, dismount
with both feet on one side of the bicycle, and raise both wheels
off the ground at the same time. The official will then say
“GO”, “ALLEZ” or “VAS-Y”
at which time the competitor will continue in a safe manner.
Please read the following ITU rules
for complete details.
E.2 Drafting
E.2.1 General Guidelines
For elite and junior competitors only, the drafting rule will
be eliminated for Triathlon World Cup, Olympic Games, ITU Regional
Championships and ITU International Events. It will NOT be eliminated
for age group competitions or for Long Distance Triathlon and
Duathlon World Championships (all categories). It is within
the power of each NF to organize events within their jurisdiction
where the draft rule applies to elite and junior athletes (where
applicable).
E.2.2 Draft-Illegal Races
In races where the drafting rule applies:
a) Drafting of another competitor or motor vehicle is forbidden.
Competitors must reject attempts by others to draft
b) A competitor is entitled to any position on the course, provided
they get to that position first, and without contacting others.
When taking a position, a competitor must allow reasonable space
for others to make normal movements without making contact.
Adequate space must be available before passing
c) A competitor who approaches from any position to take advantage
of the draft, bears responsibility for avoiding the draft
E.2.3 Bicycle Draft Zone
The draft zone for all competitors in Long Distance Competitions
and all age group competitions will be a rectangle 5 meters
long by 2 meters wide. The center of the leading 2 meter edge
will be measured from the back edge of the back wheel. A competitor
may enter the draft zone of another competitor, but must be
seen to be progressing through that zone. A maximum of 15 seconds
will be allowed to pass through the zone of another competitor.
E.2.4 Entry into Bicycle Draft Zone
A competitor may enter a bicycle draft zone (subject to the
official’s judgment) in the following circumstances:
a) If the competitor enters the draft zone, and progresses through
it within 30 seconds, (15 seconds
for age group competitors)
b) For safety reasons
c) At an aid station
d) At the exit or entrance of a transition area
e) At an acute turn
f) If race officials exclude a section of the course because
of narrow lanes, construction, detours, or for other safety
reasons.
E.2.5 Overtaking Definition
A competitor is passed when another competitor's front wheel
is ahead of theirs. Once overtaken, a competitor must immediately
move out of the draft zone of the leading competitor.
E.2.6 Vehicle Draft Zone
Motorcycles are the only vehicles allowed on any section of
the course. All drivers, officials, media, and race personnel
must wear a securely fastened certified motorcycle helmet at
all times when on the motorcycle.
a) The vehicle draft zone is a rectangle thirty-five (35) meters
long by five (5) meters wide, which surrounds every vehicle
on the cycle segment. The front edge of the vehicle will define
the center of the leading 5 meter edge of the rectangle
b) Competitors may not pass through this zone. The responsibility
for ensuring that this zone is upheld lies with the driver of
the vehicle and the Vehicle Control Official (VCO). All vehicles
on the course will be controlled by the regulations outlined
in the Event Organizers Manual (See J Course Vehicles). |
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