description Aquabike Overview
Aquabike is a multisport competition consisting of swimming followed by cycling, without the running segment used in triathlon. Events may use open-water or pool swimming and are organized across different distances and age categories. The format is intended for athletes who prefer a two-discipline race, including participants for whom the impact of running is undesirable.
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What disciplines are included in aquabike?
Aquabike consists of swimming followed by cycling. It removes the running section that normally completes a triathlon.
How is aquabike different from a standard triathlon?
A standard triathlon has swim, bike, and run legs, while aquabike has only swim and bike. That makes the format relevant to athletes who want a two-discipline race without the running segment.
Can an aquabike event use a pool or open-water swimming?
Yes. Aquabike events may use pool swimming or open water, and organizers can offer different distances and age categories.
Does aquabike use the same distances as triathlon?
Under World Triathlon rules, an aquabike attached to a triathlon uses the same swim and bike distances as that programmed triathlon. It omits only the run.
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