Draft-Legal Events
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Welcome to Draft-Legal Racing
Have you always wanted a bit more strategy when it comes to triathlons? Draft-legal racing may be for you!
In draft-legal races, athletes are allowed to draft (ride behind) other competitors to reduce wind resistance and save energy. Draft-legal racing is typically faster and more competitive than non-drafting races as athletes can use drafting to conserve energy and make strategic moves during the race. However, they also require a high level of skill and strategy. Athletes must be able to anticipate and react to changes in the pack and make decisions about when to draft and when to break away.
Draft-legal racing is becoming more popular across the world, especially in international and elite competition. Olympic triathlon races are draft-legal, as is NCAA competition. The next generation of triathletes will race draft-legal. What about you?
2023 Draft-Legal Racing Schedule
Abbreviation Key
AG DL: Age Group Draft Legal
NTDR: National Triathlon Development Race
JDS: Junior Development Series
Elite CC: Elite Continental Cup
Junior CC: Junior Continental Cup
Collegiate: Collegiate Club
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association (collegiate varsity)
Draft-legal events are the next big thing in multisport. This is the future of the sport.