The race bib number and aerodynamics
We definitely pay attention to the details around the haus. While on the bike, I've always worn a belt and sorta stuffed mine into the back of my shorts to keep it from flapping in the wind. Can someone clue me in to what has worked or an old thread
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Ah yes, we've had this discussion. Cramer has the best instructions for how to pin your race belt. You can find it in this Thread on EN 3.0 Forums- great thread with other good stuff there too:
Race Secrets
Two things I'll add to that advice:
- Roadies scrunch up their bib number before pinning it on to keep it from turning into a parachute. I now do that too, not sure it does anything, but it's a new habbit and it does seem to make it flap about less
- Wear your race number under your wetsuit
Are we required to wear race number on bike for IM? If so, good to know. had not thought about that one.
IMHO, it's best to wear a race belt where you can easily switch it around.
Personally, I don't wear it on the swim. Without a wetsuit, like at IMLOU, it would definitely be a pain and not very hydrodynamic (is that a word?).
im with you, i usually tuck the number into my shorts on the bike. no flapping problems once i started doing that.