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Clydesdale

This is a male athlete over 220 pounds (according to official USA Triathlon Competitive Rules). This weight class (like Athena) is most often found in races such as triathlon, but also pops up in mountain biking and even running.

The purpose of this division is to encourage participation and even the playing field, since carrying more weight while cycling can be harder, but also provides a slight advantage when going downhill.

Permanent link Clydesdale - Creation date 2021-07-22


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