These are just a few examples of the growing popularity of aquabike events around the world. Whether you’re looking to challenge yourself in a new way, recover from a running injury, or simply enjoy the swim-bike combo, there’s something for everyone in the world of aquabike racing. So why not give it a try and see if aquabike is the perfect multisport event for you?
These can range from shorter sprint distances to longer full distances, depending on the event. Some common distances include a 1.9km swim and an 80km bike ride, or a 2km swim and a 90km bike ride.
How do I transition from the swim to the bike in an Aquabike race?
Transitioning from the swim to the bike in an Aquabike race involves quickly changing out of your swim gear and into your cycling gear. It’s important to have a well-organized transition area with all your necessary equipment laid out in advance to minimize time spent in transition. Practice your transitions before race day to ensure a smooth and efficient changeover.
Do I need a special bike for an Aquabike race?
While you don’t necessarily need a special bike for an Aquabike race, having a road bike or a triathlon bike can definitely give you an advantage. These bikes are designed for speed and efficiency on the road, which can help you perform better during the cycling portion of the race. However, you can still participate in an Aquabike race with a regular bike if that’s what you have available.
What should I wear for an Aquabike race?
For an Aquabike race, you’ll need to wear a swimsuit or triathlon suit for the swim portion. You can then quickly change into cycling gear for the bike portion, including padded cycling shorts, a cycling jersey, cycling shoes, and a helmet. It’s important to wear comfortable and functional clothing that allows for a full range of motion and helps you perform your best in both the swim and bike legs of the race.
Desde un Aquabike sprint (750 m de natación, 20 km en bicicleta) hasta una distancia completa de Ironman (3,8 km de natación, 180 km en bicicleta). La distancia de Aquabike más popular es la de media distancia/medio Ironman con 1,9 km de natación y 90 km en bicicleta.
¿Es una carrera de Aquabike y el ‘aquabiking’ lo mismo?
Los eventos de Aquabike no deben confundirse con el ‘aquabiking’, que son bicicletas estáticas especializadas diseñadas para ser usadas en el agua para obtener resistencia adicional. En un evento de Aquabike, primero nadas y luego montas en bicicleta en tierra firme.
¿Qué equipo necesito para una carrera de Aquabike?
La mayoría de los eventos de Aquabike incluyen una natación en aguas abiertas, por lo que se recomienda un traje de neopreno. También vale la pena usar un traje de triatlón para poder hacer una transición rápida de la natación a la bicicleta. Obviamente, necesitarás una bicicleta, casco y zapatos de ciclismo. Aunque no necesitarás zapatillas para correr, muchos eventos requieren que camines unos cientos de metros hasta la meta, por lo que es posible que aún desees un par de zapatos de repuesto en la transición para no tener que caminar hasta la línea de meta con tus calas de ciclismo.