In preparation for an exciting 2026 season, Triathlon BC is hosting a draft certification clinic in Vancouver on Saturday May 23rd.
CLINIC DETAILS:
- Date: May 23rd, 2026
- Time: 1:00pm – 3:30pm
- Location: Spanish Banks, Vancouver.
- Instructor: Tim Sherstobitoff
- Cost: $20.00 for all Triathlon BC Members
This clinic is for younger athletes (13 – 19 yrs) who are interested in learning the necessary skills to pursue draft legal competition. Drafting is a critical skill in Triathlon Canada’s Gold Medal Profile, and an important competency in Triathlon BC’s performance pathway.
WHAT: Coaches will instruct athletes on proper techniques related to draft legal racing. The course promises to cover how to safely:
- Ride in a peloton / paceline environment
- Rotate positions within a paceline
- Signal to communicate within a paceline
- Position hands on the handlebars, maximizing safety
- Employ emergency maneuvers and proper braking procedures within a paceline
- Remove, drink, and replace water bottle while riding in a paceline
- Use all gears effectively
- Apply proper cornering techniques
- Apply seated and standing climbing techniques
Athletes demonstrating relevant competencies will receive draft certification by Triathlon BC upon completion of this clinic.
Pre-requisite: This clinic aims to build upon the skillset of athletes that already have basic cycling competencies in place. Athletes will be cycling in a pack environment; all participants attending Draft Clinics must already possess basic cycling competencies.
Please note: The use of a road-specific bike with drop bars is required. Mountain bikes, and time trail specific bicycles are not permitted. Only bicycles in good functional maintenance will be permitted.
