Transition From The Swim To Bike Faster | Top T1 Tips

You’ve spent weeks and months swimming, cycling and running to get ready for the 3 disciplines in your triathlon. But how much time have you spent getting ready for the transitions?

Those frantic changes from one sport to the other which seem to happen in a whirlwind of noise, confusion and lycra-clad bodies going in every direction.

We’re here to help you master that all important transition from swim to bike, with our top tips for T1!

00:00 Intro
02:25 James' tips for the best T1
03:31 Slow down to speed up
03:55 Practice stripping
04:24 Don't clip in your bike shoes
04:58 Use a towel
05:18 Don't ruin T2
06:00 Don't forget your race number

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