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Did you know?

Triathlon cycling, with the exception of Olympic triathlon and ITU World Cup races, does not allow drafting, so racers do not cluster in a peloton. It more closely resembles individual time trial racing.

Triathlon bikes generally optimized for aerodynamics and use a specialized geometry, including a steep seat-tube angle both to improve aerodynamics and spare muscle groups needed for running.

At the end of the bike segment, triathletes often cycle with a higher "cadence" (revolutions per minute), which serves in part to keep the muscles loose and flexible for running.

Bike History 101

Shortly after the introduction of bicycles, competitions developed independently in many parts of the world. Large races became popular during the 1890's "Golden Age of Cycling" with events across Europe, and in the U.S. and Japan as well.

The most famous of all bicycle races is the Tour de France which started in 1903.

Cycling makes us of the largest muscles in the body (the Gluteus Maximus and Quadriceps).

Facts gathered from www.wikipedia.com