The equipment used to compete in a triathlon varies from event to event. The equipment permitted for the Garmin Triathlon de Paris is that authorised by the French Triathlon Federation sporting regulations.
Swimming
Authorised equipment
- Triple-purpose protective suit
- Triathlon or diving neoprene suit with or without a hood (mandatory at water temperatures below 16 °C, banned at temperatures over 24,5 °C)
- Shortie wetsuit
- Swimming cap
- Swimming goggles or mask
- Nose clip
Banned equipment
- Swim fins
- Hand paddles
- Gloves
- Boots
- Snorkel
- Life jacket or float
Cycling
Authorised equipment
- Road bike, city bike or mountain bike
- Rigid cycling helmet that meets current safety standards (MANDATORY)
- Handlebar extensions*
- Cycle shoes or trainers
- Plastic water bottle
- Race number belt (race number at the back)
Banned equipment
- Electric bike, recumbent bike, unicycle, fixed-gear (brake-less) bike
- Bike without a braking system on either of the two wheels
- Extension that goes beyond the brake hoods or more than 15 cm beyond the front wheel axle*
- Extension not bridged at the front
- Long MTB extension or tips
- Helmet not specific to cycling (motorbiking, climbing, etc.)
- Glass container
- Radios, mobile phones, MP3 players, personal stereos or any other headphones
- Wheels with fewer than 16 spokes
* Extensions or clip-ons must be bridged at the front with a fixed trade device (without clip-on or personal adaptation) provided that they do not go further than 15 cm beyond the front wheel axle and do not exceed the foremost line of the brake levers.
Running
Authorised equipment
- Cap
- Race number belt (race number at the front)
Banned equipment
- Cycling helmet
- Radios, mobile phones, MP3 players, personal stereos or any other headphones
