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an obvious silly Question i think. 1 number or 2
starcher
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hey all I am doing South coast tri on 30/08 whilst reading race info it says Numbers (plural) have to pinned on to number belt in top corners do i take this to mean even though i have a number belt which i can turn round in T2 they still want 1 front number and 1 back number or is this me being dumb.
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Better to wear one on a race belt that you can turn around, otherwise it just gets in the way on bike and run when wearing two.
best get back out in the gardening practising T1 and 2 my boys are enjoying soaking me with cold hose trying to put me off is great fun.
Lay the belt out in transition so you can just step into the middle and pull the belt up.
FWIW.... race belt, one number, spin it around as everybody says. Can't remember if I've ever been sent two numbers for a race. Having a race number flapping in your crotch while cycling would be annoying and pointless. I mean, the marshalls would really have to be trying to even see the number.
The marshalls usually just remind everybody to rotate their belts on the way out of T2.
starcher: never thought of doing T1 practice while the kids attack me with the garden hose. Great idea, sounds like a laugh too... thanks! [:D]
Starcher, the hose idea does sound good, just make sure they don't bring out a high powered pressure washer, they might end up winning!
I usually, pin all four corners together and pin to the stringy bit of the belt, so that even if the string comes loose the number won't fall off. Make sure you have allowed for the stretch in the belt! I know it sounds obvious but.... it's frustrating when you put it on in transition to find the number torn!!
spin from back to front during T2.
gonna have to wait and see what they say when registering,
regards the hose trick its a great way to practise transition when things are wet and when your wife tells you you have to spend some time not out swimming riding or running.
mat