Regulations for TriStar, Youth and Junior Draft-Legal Racing
British Triathlon have produced a booklet on Wheel Regulations across the TriStar, Youth and Junior Pathway, which is accessible via the button below.
TriStars
Will ride on standard or traditional wheels ONLY. A traditional wheel for this age group is defined as:
- a rim made of aluminium (carbon rims are not permitted)
- a maximum rim depth of 35mm
- a minimum of 16 spokes which can be round, flattened or oval
- spokes which do not exceed 3mm in width1
Youths (NB Youth B athletes will be considered as Youths when racing in the Youth category and Juniors when racing in the Junior category)
Will ride on
EITHER
A standard or traditional wheel defined as:
- a rim made of aluminium (carbon rims are not permitted)
- a maximum rim depth of 35mm
- a minimum of 16 spokes which can be round, flattened or oval
- spokes which do not exceed 3mm in width
OR
Wheels that are found on the UCI non-standard approved wheel lists
For more information on the UCI wheel lists click here
UCI Wheel Lists Explained
Due to a redefinition of the standard or traditional wheel by the UCI in 2016 there were some changes made to how a traditional wheel is defined. The effect of this is that 2 wheel lists are now in use.
Please read the following carefully so you are clear which list you need to check:
- All wheels approved prior to 31/12/2015 are still legal and can be used in competition. Please check here for that list.
- All wheels that are either new or produced since 01/01/2016 or produced prior to 01/01/2016 but not approved on the pre-2016 lists are subject to this list - please note that new wheels are added all the time so if buying/checking new wheels please check the date (in red) in the top left hand corner of the first page of the document to ensure you have a current up to date copy. Please check here that list.
Juniors (and Seniors)
Will ride on
EITHER
A standard or traditional wheel as defined by the UCI
- a rim made of aluminium
- a rim height of less than 25mm
- a minimum number of 20 steel spokes which are detachable
- all components must be identifiable and commercially available
OR
Wheels that are found on the UCI non-standard approved wheel lists
For more information on the UCI wheel lists click here
UCI Wheel Lists Explained
Due to a redefinition of the standard or traditional wheel by the UCI in 2016 there were some changes made to how a traditional wheel is defined. The effect of this is that 2 wheel lists are now in use.
Please read the following carefully so you are clear which list you need to check:
- All wheels approved prior to 31/12/2015 are still legal and can be used in competition. Please check here for that list.
- All wheels that are either new or produced since 01/01/2016 or produced prior to 01/01/2016 but not approved on the pre-2016 lists are subject to this list - please note that new wheels are added all the time so if buying/checking new wheels please check the date (in red) in the top left hand corner of the first page of the document to ensure you have a current up to date copy. Please check here that list.
Age-Group Competitors
For wheel regulations relating to draft-legal Age-Group competitions in Britain, click here:(https://www.britishtriathlon.org/britain/documents/age-group/policies-and-guidelines/draft-legal-athlete-guidance.pdf)
Important other regulations and information to be aware of:
Disc Brakes - British Triathlon follows ITU Competition Rules for draft-legal racing and disc brakes are now permitted for use in all domestic and international competitions. It is important to understand that disc brakes are also legal in all non-drafting formats of the sport, this includes any children races that are non-drafting.
Technological Fraud - this is basically looking to ensure that no athletes have hidden motors in their bikes and follows on from the well publicised finding at the World Cyclo-Cross Championships in 2016. There will be checks internationally only for the time being. When checked athletes bikes will be scanned and if anomalies are found more extensive investigation will then take place.
