Why might triathletes leave cycling shoes attached to the pedals?

To slip feet in while riding and save transition time.

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  1. To keep shoes dry
  2. To make the bike lighter
  3. To slip feet in while riding and save transition time ✔

Why: Racers may leave cycling shoes on the pedals and slip feet in while riding.

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Shoes on pedals: a fast foot-in for transition.
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Answer: To slip feet in while riding and save transition time. Racers may leave cycling shoes on the pedals and slip feet in while riding.

  1. Triathlon en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triathlon
    racers leave their cycling shoes attached to their bicycle pedals and slip their feet into them while riding
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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