Oh my, that TdF picture is classic! What a crack up! I swear, guys have it so much easier sometimes.
The other night, I was on a group ride that just happened to pass my house. I couldn't resist stopping for a potty break. Of course, no one else stopped so then the group ride became a solo ride for me. But there was no way I passing up the opportunity to use a real bathroom. I don't think I could ever pee in my shorts.
Um yes you can be a pro or whomever at a tri and pee BUT don't let any of the tech officials see it. Big no no as it's a health risk (as a TO i wouldn't like having pee drift towards my face whilst on the back of a motorbike thanks!).
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