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Race numbers - advice please
sonofsammo
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I'm doing my first tri in Lincoln at the weekend and whilst looking at the entry details I noticed something about race numbers - They have to be pinned to the front and back of your top, so I can't use a race belt like I was going to - What should I do:
1. Wear Tri suit and pin the numbers to it for the whole race and hope the numbers last.
2. Wear Tri suit and put T-shirt over top in T1 with numbers pre-pinned.
3. Buy new tri shorts for swim and put on tri top / T-shirt in T1 with numbers pre-pinned.
All advice most welcome !
1. Wear Tri suit and pin the numbers to it for the whole race and hope the numbers last.
2. Wear Tri suit and put T-shirt over top in T1 with numbers pre-pinned.
3. Buy new tri shorts for swim and put on tri top / T-shirt in T1 with numbers pre-pinned.
All advice most welcome !
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Enjoy it!
Race Numbers
Race Numbers must be worn on both the front & back during the bike
& run at all times. Numbers must be pinned at all four corners.
Number bands are allowed but it is recommended that two be worn.
One number band for the top of the number & one number band for
the bottom to stop your number creasing up and becoming
unreadable.
I'd definitely prefer a race belt, but the way it reads I don't think its an option - what do you think?
Race belt it is, hurray!
No stupid T-shirt and racing pins required.
A bit sad I don't get to go shopping though.....
Thanks for the advice
See you at the Lincoln Sprint. This will be my 5th time there, we have this every year; a race belt is fine - in fact I think the old grey matter is sufficiently intact and seem to remember that there is only one number given.
Drop OSB an email if in doubt.
Lowest common denominator stuff, really.
All they care is that they can see the number. Marshals will helpfully remind you to spin your belt around when you inevitably forget in the dizziness of competition. If there are no timing chips then also shout your number out as you go through each control point. It is maddening when you don't get split times for a race.
The bit they don't usually stress, which IMHO is more important, is filling in the safety details on the back of your number: ICE details; allergies, asthma & other medical issues; blood group etc etc
Blood type useful but they should type anyway in an A&E coz as Bopomofo says one must cater for the lowest denominator - someone will invariably put down the wrong blood type - if in doubt and no typing they will whack in O+ suits most people. O+'s are universal donor. third of poulation, A+'s also a third. I'm Aneg 7% of UK poulation but apparantly I'm more resistant to Bubonic plague and Malaria.
Anyway - back on topic - if you get two numbers pin them back to back as it reduces flapping and thereby reduces turbulence on the bike.
Race belt buckle fell off.
Race belt retrieved amidst much swearing and tied securely around waist with knot!
First tri finally completed in 1:35:48
Must sleep now
Awesome event - onestepbeyond organised a superb event and I had a great time - can't wait or the next one!
Another good one you might be able to get in on is the Nottingham at Holme Pierrpont - a Triathlon in a stadium - great fun and also the Last Minute at Southwell
Glad you enjoyed it and well done.
And they found a hill for us on the bike course!
Will be doinf the team relays in Nottingham on 21st and I can't wait. Might do David Lloyd Hull August 1st.
I feel like an addict
Need another fix!
The wind was really getting up by the time I was off at quarter past ten - my front wheel was blowing all over the road.