Triathlon or Bust 7: Bike Gear for Beginners

I’ve probably enjoyed bicycling as exercise more than any exercise I’ve ever tried, and stuck with it for about three years now. I’m actually looking forward to the bicycle leg of my upcoming triathlon, because this is where I have the best chance of a respectable time. Road biking is a lot of fun, and I wish I would have tried it sooner than my mid-thirties, but I was always a little mystified about what gear I would need and what kind of a bike to buy, and how much it would cost. Lucky for me, my husband helped me … Continue reading