Basic Triathlon Needs

I see a lot of just getting into the sport and wondering what they need. We threw together a simple list to help you get started.

Swim - goggles, swimsuit or trikit, swim cap, many think they need a wetsuit - but this is dependent on distance and water temp.

Bike - a bike you can ride, helmet, sunglasses (not only for sun, but also for bugs and other debris that may be in the air)

Run - good running shoes, visor or hat (keeps sun or rain off your face, if sunny, keeping your face shaded will help keep you a little cooler), race belt with race bib

In transition - KEEP IT SIMPLE and ORGANIZED. Small towel, water bottle, helmet, sunglasses and shoes you’ll use for bike portion - toward the front and behind what you need for the run. Everything goes by your front wheel. There is not a lot of space in transition - KEEP IT SIMPLE and ORGANIZED.

This is the basics, what you would need to get through a sprint, as you move up in distance you will want to take hydration and nutrition on the bike and possibly the run.