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What are the passing rules on the bike leg of an Ironman?

Acording to the 2018 Ironman Competition Rules: ‘The bicycle draft zone is 12m long, measured from the leading edge of the front wheel and extending towards the back of the bike (6 bike lengths of clear space between bikes). Athletes may enter the draft zone of another athlete when passing and must continuously progress through the draft zone. A maximum of 25secs will be allowed to pass through the zone of another athlete. A ‘pass’ occurs when the overtaking athlete’s front wheel passes the leading edge of the front wheel of the athlete being overtaken; The overtaking athlete may not back out of a draft zone after entering into it. Once an overtaking athlete enters the draft zone of another athlete, a pass must be completed.’