Thanks to Hulaman for providing these tips on buying a Triathlon Bicycle:

Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly at first. Learning which bike to buy, which accessories you need and learning bike etiquette can be a daunting task. Bicycling can be very serious business for those who have spent thousands of dollars on the latest greatest gear known to 20th century man. If you show up with an old 10 speed, underwear showing under your cycling shorts and a T-shirt, don’t worry if you get left behind, you’re just starting out. Don’t go and spend 3 grand on a new bike only to find out this triathlon training stuff is for other people. Go ahead and use your 10 speed, mountain bike or buy used and upgrade later if necessary. BUT, do make sure your bicycle fits properly and you have a helmet. It will also help you a lot if you equip your bike with clip-less pedals and shoes to maximize your pedal stroke. Last but not least, protect your eyes with sunglasses. How do you tell a happy triathlete? Bugs on their teeth.

According to About.com - the Desto Triathlon Wetsuit is the #1 Triathlon Wetsuit available on the market. While I do have a wetsuit, I’ve never had the privilege of competing in one, so I’d be interested in hearing some of the pros/cons of racing in one. Here’s a link to their site - let me know what you think.

Triathlon Wetsuits.

Accenture Chicago Triathlon

This is one of the nation’s premiere (if not THE premier) olympic distance tris. Here’s the schedule of events for the day. Hope to see you there!

ACCENTURE CHICAGO TRIATHLON
Sunday, August 26, 4:15am-3:00pm,
6:00am Race Start
Chicago’s Downtown Lakefront

Transition Opens: 4:15am
Transition Closes: 5:45am
Start of 1st Wave: 6:00am
Transition Re-opens: ~11:00am
Post Race Party: 8:30am - 3:00pm

Triathlon Swimming Made Easy: The Total Immersion Way for Anyone to Master Open-Water Swimming

This is one of the most important books about triathlon swimming.

Triathlon Training in Four Hours a Week

This is a great book on how to train for a triathlon in four hours a week. It’s something I really need to read, since I’m slammed for time a majority of the time. If you buy it, please come back and let us know if you liked it.