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    Cycling Conduct: Propulsion

    USA Triathlon Jan. 30, 2014

  • cycling

    Cycling Conduct: Forward Progress

    USA Triathlon Jan. 29, 2014

    This rule requires that once you take possession of your bike after the swim, you must remain with your bike until the end of the bike course.

  • cycling

    Cycling Conduct: Knowledge of the Course

    USA Triathlon Jan. 28, 2014

    It's important to know the course! This rule addresses those unfortunate occasions when a cyclist goes off course, even when directed to do so by a race volunteer or police officer.

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    Cycling Conduct: Traffic Laws

    USA Triathlon Jan. 27, 2014

    This rule is extremely important to understand, since it is one of the commonly violated rules and failure to abide by traffic laws may result not only in a penalty, but injury or worse.

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    Cycling Conduct: Endangerment

    USA Triathlon Jan. 26, 2014

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    Cycling Conduct: Accidents

    USA Triathlon Jan. 25, 2014

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    Cycling Conduct: Dismounting

    USA Triathlon Jan. 24, 2014

    The rule addresses potential problems that may occur when a cyclist stops on the course to adjust equipment, fix a tire or any other reason.

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    Cycling Conduct: Illegal Equipment

    USA Triathlon Jan. 23, 2014

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    Cycling Conduct: Helmet Types

    USA Triathlon Jan. 22, 2014

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    Cycling Conduct: Drafting

    USA Triathlon Jan. 21, 2014

    This rule disallows cyclists from following closely behind another cyclist or motor vehicle. Participants cited for drafting will receive a time penalty.

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