What Gear Do I Need for a Triathlon? Essential Kit to Get You Started

[@raviarora131]

Additional items may be included as Vaseline to prevent chaffing, hand gloves for comfortable bike ride.

[@myprocoach123]

Good advice.

[@dlongman]

I’ve always considered a race belt to be pretty much essential.

[@myprocoach123]

Thanks for your comment!

[@mosesthien]

So a road bike is great to get started? lol. Trying to do my iron man in two years, so looking at all these now. Any recommendation for bikes?

[@myprocoach123]

How exciting! The best bike is one that fits you and your budget. There are plenty of bike reviews online to start the process but, if possible, go to a bike shop and ride them to see what feels best. You may also want to consider a bike fit. Good luck!

[@harrybrown4626]

Silly question, but if you get a tri suit, you'll still need a wetsuit for the swim over the top of it?

[@myprocoach123]

Hey Harry, no such thing as a silly question :) It'll depend if you need a wetsuit. If you're swimming in a pool, or the open water is too warm then you might not have to wear one. However, for most open water swims you'll need a wetsuit and this will indeed go over your trisuit. :D Hope that helps.