Each of the elements of triathlon is a small different from if those sports were encountered alone. While amateur triathletes who also compete in individual swimming, cycling or running races generally apply the same techniques and philosophy to triathlon, seasoned triathletes and professionals have specialised techniques for each discipline that improve their race as a whole.

Swimming

Triathletes will use their legs less vigorously and more carefully than other swimmers, husbanding their energy for the cycle and run to follow. Many triathletes use altered swim strokes to compensate for turbulent, aerated water and to conserve energy for a long swim. In addition, the majority of triathlons involve open-water (outdoor) swim stages, rather than pools with lane markers. As a result, triathletes in the swim stage must jockey for position, and can gain some advantage by drafting, following a competitor closely to gain an advantage by swimming in their slipstream.

Triathletes will often use “dolphin kicking” and diving to make headway outward against waves and body surfing to use a wave’s energy for a bit of speed at the end of the swim stage. Also, open-water swims necessitate “sighting”, raising the head to look for landmarks or buoys which mark the course. A modified stroke allows the triathletes to lift the head above water to sight without interrupting the swim or wasting energy.

Because open water swim areas are often cold, specialised triathlon wetsuits have been developed. In addition to warmth, wetsuits add buoyancy and smoothness, both of which increase swimming speed. Wetsuits are only legal in sanctioned events with a water temperature below 78 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius). Some events allow wetsuits regardless of water temperature, and sometimes they are required.

Cycling

Triathlon cycling, with the exception of Olympic triathlon and ITU World Cup races, is very different from most professional bicycle racing because it does not allow drafting, and so racers do not cluster in a peloton. It more closely resembles time trial racing.

Triathlon bicycles are generally optimised for aerodynamics, having special handlebars called “aero-bars” or “tri-bars”, aerodynamic wheels or other components. Triathlon bikes use a specialised geometry including a steep seat-tube angle both to improve aerodynamics and spare muscle groups needed for running. Triathletes also often cycle with a high “cadence” (pedalling speed), which serves in part to keep the muscles loose and flexible for running.

Running

The primary distinguishing feature of running in a triathlon is that it occurs after the athlete has already been exercising in two other disciplines for an extended period of time, so many muscles are already tired.

The effect of switching from cycling to running can be very profound; first-time triathletes are often astonished at the bizarre sensation in their thighs a few hundred yards into the run and learn that they run at a much slower pace than they are accustomed to in training. Triathletes train for this phenomenon through transition workouts or “bricks”: back-to-back workouts involving two disciplines, most commonly cycling and running.

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Some BMX cycling competitors start their training during their childhood without even realizing it. They started participating in this competitive cycling sport by making ramps in the backyard and performing daring leaps while on a bike that took them high in the air. When friends joined in, the successful completion of each leap became increasingly vital and BMX cycling competitions were underway without the parents ever knowing that they were participating in them.

BMX cycling competitions are now part of the competitive sports recognized by the Olympic games committees and will make its debut in the 2008 Olympic Games that will be held in Beijing, China. A cyclist will have to ride many miles around a 350-meter track to earn the right to attend the Olympics in China, but every single mile will be worthwhile because it is not everyday that someone gets the opportunity to become an Olympic champion by simple riding a bicycle.

A BMX racing cyclist will endure many competitions to qualify for the U.S. Olympic team and could very well compete amongst friends that they grew up with. When cycling enthusiasts are competing for the Gold, the bonds of friendship will have to wait until after each competition because while they are on the race track, these cyclists will have only one thing on their minds, and that is being the first in each heat.

It takes a lot of skill and daring to compete in BMX cycling events. A bicyclist will have to compete in numerous races against 8 other cyclists and place high in each heat that they are in. The pressure that a BMX cyclist will be subjected to on any given day can be intimidating and overwhelming and some cyclist will find out very quickly that they are not cut out for this very aggressive form of racing.

One any given race day, a BMX cyclist will first be tasked with grueling qualifying rounds that seem to be endless at times. The BMX racer will have to compete in the qualifying rounds to prove that they have the right abilities and the right equipment. Most BMX cyclist will have to endure inspections before they are allowed out on a racecourse. All of these tasks are met with renewed energy and a commitment to winning. A BMX cyclist knows they are on the right path to the Gold in Beijing, when they hear that they have successfully completed the quarterfinals.

The competition is keen as competitors reach the semi-finals because the number of competitors in each BMX bicycling race will be reduced from eight riders to four. Qualifying for the finals will be a grueling task of completing the required number of jumps and steering their cycles around banked corners, and any other rider or obstacle that might get in their path. There are BMX cycling competitions held throughout the world, and the races are offered to men and women in their own individual categories. It will be a tough ride to achieve Olympic greatness and BMX cyclist welcome the opportunity to finally participate.

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