What are typical T1 and T2 times?

Elite triathletes complete T1 (swim-to-bike) in 60-90 seconds and T2 (bike-to-run) in 45-75 seconds. Age-group amateurs average 2-5 minutes per transition. Sprint races have tighter transitions than long-distance events.

What saves the most time in T1?

For T1: running into transition, helmet buckling speed, elastic laces, and a clean pre-laid bike setup (nutrition on bike, shoes on pedals). The most common time waste is fumbling with helmet buckles in a rush.

Do flying bike mounts save time?

A flying bike mount (shoes already on pedals, snap shoes on while moving) saves 15-30 seconds versus sitting and strapping shoes. For competitive age-groupers, the time saving is meaningful but requires practice for safety.

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What are typical T1 and T2 times?

What saves the most time in T1?

Do flying bike mounts save time?