The new triathlon fairing and equipment rule explained simply
We have news for you regarding the regulations for cockpit and add-on parts. We are very grateful that the German Triathlon Federation (DTU) has checked the rules again and made them clear and easy to understand. These DTU regulations will be applied in Roth. So that you are well prepared, our race director Andrea explains in the video exactly what is allowed - and what you should pay attention to.
We will be doing an Insta live on Wednesday, May 21, 4 p.m. CEST to answer general questions about this topic. Feel free to leave your questions in the comments. We look forward to your questions.
According to the DTU Sports Regulations, the following rules apply for 2025:
Translated with AI, find the original here
§ 23 Equipment and Riding Position on the Bike
23.6
Any containers you carry (for hydration, tools, spare parts, or nutrition) must be made from non-breakable materials and mounted in accordance with the following conditions:
General Guidelines:
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Rear ("tail"): Applies from the seatpost backward.
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Top tube: Applies from the moving part of the steering tube back to the seatpost.
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Handlebars and extensions: Applies from the moving part of the steering tube forward.
a. Rear Section:
All mounts, containers, bottle holders, etc. must fit into an imaginary 30x30 cm frame.
Bottles may extend beyond this limit.
Maximum: 2 bottles, each up to 1 liter.
b. Rear Exceptions:
Integrated hydration systems in the frame may:
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Exceed 30x30 cm,
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Contain up to 2 liters in total,
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But must not extend beyond a vertical line through the rear axle.
No additional rear-mounted setups allowed in this case.
c. Top Tube:
Anything mounted here must:
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Use the entire top tube length,
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Not exceed 10 cm in height (measured from the top of the tube),
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Be no wider than the top tube itself.
If combined with moving handlebar components, a joint mechanism is required.
No body part may rest on the frame or mounted accessories.
d. Front Setup:
Measured from the lowest edge of the elbow pad (or elbow, if no pad is present) in the intended aero position, all mounted items (bottles, mounts, containers, etc.) on the bars or extensions must stay within:
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Max. 25 cm towards the saddle,
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Max. 20 cm in height,
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Max. up to the front-most point of the handlebars or extensions,
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Max. 0.5 cm from the top of the front wheel.
No body part may rest on mounted items.
Arms must remain uncovered from above.
The total allowed volume in this section is 2 liters.
The following components are exempt from this rule but must still comply with §§ 23.2, 23.3, and 23.9:
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Bike computer
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Bike computer mount
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Base structure of aero extensions
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Handle grips*
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Shifters
* "Handle grips" refer to the structural section of the handlebars that is enclosed by the athlete’s hand in the intended aero position.