Pre-Season Tips for Juniors

As the triathlon season begins to come into focus, here are a few things you'll want to consider:

1. Make sure your USA Triathlon membership is current, you have your membership card or key tag in your transition bag, and you have an ID for race day.

2. Check your bike fit. If you've been off the bike most of the winter, that inch your grew since last fall will show in your bike fit. You may need to raise your seat height or even upgrade to a larger frame. Likewise, make sure your cycling shoes and wetsuit still fit.

3. Purchase extra tire tubes and stash them in your transition bag. While your at it, check your tires for nicks, embedded glass, or worn-out side walls. Start the season on fresh tires.

4. Sign-up for your important races. Triathlon is popular these days. Don't be left on the sidelines because you waited to register for your "A" race.

Jarrod on Wheaties

Vortex Racing alumn Jarrod Shoemaker on Wheaties box.

http://www.usatriathlon.org/sitecore/content/News/2008/April/042308_Shoemaker_Wheaties.aspx

2008 Junior Elite Series Dates

Des Moines Junior Elite Cup
June 21, 2008
Des Moines, Iowa
www.hy-veetriathlon.org

Strawberry Fields Junior Elite Cup
July 20, 2008
Oxnard, California
www.strawberryfieldstri.com

USAT Junior Elite National Championships
August 9, 2008
Colorado Springs, Colorado
http://www.usatriathlon.org/UsatEvents/YouthNationals2.aspx

New England Junior Development Series

www.nejuniortriathlon.com