In preparation for a busy 2022 season, Triathlon NS is hosting a draft skills/certification clinic in Dartmouth this May! This clinic is for young athletes (14 – 23yrs) who are interested in learning the necessary skills to pursue draft legal competition. If the athlete’s skill level is deemed sufficient at the end of the skills clinic they will be draft legal certified. Draft legal certification from Triathlon NS is recognized by Triathlon Canada and internationally, and is a critical skill in Triathlon Canada’s Gold Medal Profile, and required competency in Triathlon NS’s performance pathway.
Sunday May 29
11am – 1 pm
École Bois joli parking lot
École Bois-Joli
(902) 433-7070
https://goo.gl/maps/YgebQ3tV97zju7yK9
WHAT: Senior, certified cycling coaches will instruct athletes on proper techniques related to draft legal racing. The course promises to cover how to safely:
- Ride in a peloton/paceline environment
- Rotate positions within a paceline
- Signal to communicate within a paceline
- Position hands on the handlebars, maximizing safety
- Employ emergency maneuvers and proper braking procedures within a paceline
- Remove, drink, and replace water bottle while riding in a paceline
- Use all gears effectively
- Apply proper cornering techniques
- Apply seated and standing climbing techniques
- Apply the ‘long and low’ position to maximize aerodynamic efficiency
Athletes demonstrating relevant competencies will receive a Certificate issued by Triathlon NS upon completion of this clinic.
Pre-requisite: This clinic aims to build upon the skillset of athletes that already have basic cycling competencies in place. Athletes will be cycling in a pack environment; all participants attending Draft Clinics must already possess basic cycling competencies.
Please note: The use of a road-specific bike with drop bars is required. Riders with Mountain bikes, and time trail specific bicycles are not permitted to ride in groups but will be allowed to participate in the individual skill-building. Only bicycles in good functional maintenance will be permitted.