Subject: RE: The new kid in Ohio Welcome to BT. I grew up in Ohio and still have family in the area. You can search for races here on BT. There are some in Springfield near the end of August, which, depending on where in Dayton, might be pretty close to you. As for getting a bicycle, what kind of riding do you *like* to do? If you already have a bike, you can ride it for the triathlon as long as it's functionally safe (brakes, bar ends plugged). I had an old 10-speed (1981 Huffy) that used for commuting for a couple summers (back in 1981). I added a kiddy carrier and rode it around the neighborhood with my boys, but tired of constantly watching for glass and the riding position wasn't comfortable for 5 mph cruising around the neighborhood, so I got a mountain bike. That bike was much better suited for cruising with the boys and riding to the store. I rode it for my first two tri's before getting another road bike. I now have the mountain bike, tri bike, and a different road bike and rarely ride the mountain bike (commuting to the store if I choose). |