Comments on: What’s the best way to get into your bike shoes after the swim?

By: Joshua

Joshua — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:59:50 +0000

I just did the Boise half a few weeks ago, and they did not allow anyone but pros to have their shoes clipped onto their bikes. Everybody else had to get in their bike shoes and run with their bike to the “get-on” area. In a way I kind of like that rule, since it removes this decision entirely and puts everyone on an equal playing field. Not to mention that you don’t have to deal with trying to get around someone who fell over trying to get in their shoes after they’re already on their bike.

By: Terry

Terry — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:55:03 +0000

I have actually learned to get out of my wetsuit, sit down and put my shoes on before running tot he bike start with them on. This way, I can be certain they’re on comfortably and I won;t have to fight or fiddle with them later on the ride, nor do I have to mind not weeble-wobble my bike into someone else trying to get my feet in. This may sound like it takes a bit of extra effort (and therefore time) but it has actually helped improve my T1 transition time and allows me to get into my race pace quikcer on the course. It may not look as smooth and slick as the others with their shoes already clipped in, but I compete to complete not shave 30 nanoseconds of my PB.

By: bob

bob — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:23:32 +0000

depending on the distance. transistion areas are usually kept clean of debris (with the exception of Echo which is done on dirt and rocks), and you usually don’t need to worry about cutting your feet up. by running with your shoes on pavement you risk slipping in your shoes. a sprint or olympic when time is of the essence i keep my choes clipped on my bike. for a 1/2 or full i am all about taking the extra 15-20 seconds to run with my shoes.

By: Darrell Burns

Darrell Burns — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:45:33 +0000

I would put my shoes on then run to the bike…I have a hard time believing you can run faster in your bare feet.