Draft-Legal Racing

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Rule Differences

The primary difference between draft-legal and non-drafting races is that there aren’t drafting penalties during a draft-legal race. The two are otherwise similar but for a few exceptions: Note: The following is not intended to be a comprehensive coverage of the age group draft-legal rules, guidelines and procedures unique to draft-legal racing versus Non-Draft Legal racing. This document is intended as a primer on the very basics. View more multisport and draft-legal specific rules.

Opposite genders may not draft off one another

Athletes may pass on either side

Unlike elite draft-legal, there is no lap-out rule for age group draft-legal races

No aero bars or time trial bicycles are allowed in draft-legal racing. Only road bikes are allowed

Disc wheels are not allowed

The bike course must be a completely closed off from traffic

A draft-legal race cannot be conducted simultaneously and on the same course as a non-draft legal race

Bare torsos are not allowed

Depending on the event, some rules may be more rigorously enforced

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