8 Things Cyclists Don’t Understand About Triathletes

Sure, cycling is one of the three disciplines in triathlon. But the similarities pretty much stop there, and we have questions.

Why don't members of the tri tribe wear caps? Or socks, for that matter. Seriously, what gives? Triathletes are like those annoying overachievers in elementary school who make terrible wardrobe decisions—you know, the kids who wear shorts in the winter and ask for homework.

Who are these people? Why must they mash three sports into one uber-expensive race? If you're one of them, reading this, please answer us.

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