The coolest thing I've learned about this triathlon adventure so far is that it requires the acquisition of several very cool toys. The coolest is shopping for a road bike. This whole process spread out over about a month before I found a crazy good deal on a bike that I did not expect I would be able to afford (I probably still shouldn't have "afforded" it - in this economy).
Then I put some money down on it - to figure out how to convince Jodie that it would be a great "investment". (I don't think I convinced her, but she's really sweet that way). I waited another month and then... I sprang for it.
Here's a picture.
I have it set up on a spiffy "Cycle Ops" trainer (another "toy" that you absolutely NEED to do this triathlon thing) to work out and to get used to the shifting and stuff. My rear end is getting used to it.
Of course, I had to buy pedals separately. Then, there were the shoes. And the spiffy bike computer for speed, cadence, heart rate, altitude, heart rate, etc.
Is this a great sport, or what!?
Now I need some cycling shorts, a groovy jersey, a special "Tri" swim/bike/run suit ... I'm in toy heaven!
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