Getting gear to the transition area

Put it all in your bucket. Hang your bucket on the handlebars and ride to the race

Actually, a small backpack or duffel is fine. I put my stuff in a small backpack, unload it in my area, and then if possible take the bag back to the car. When it's not possible, I put my bag on the outside of the fencing around the transition area. Generally, it's pretty safe.

Most races I've been too won't allow for gear bags to be in the transition area. I have an old backpack that I fill up and ride my bike to the transition area. Setup my stuff and put the pack on the other side of the fence. At my last race last year they had a bag check.

All my gear (even a dry shirt for post race) is in my transition bag (back pack works just as well).  I set everything out on a small towel, fold the bag flat and store it under my back wheel.

For the Chicago Tri I was staying within two mile of T1 and just rode my bike to the race.  

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and yes, i use a transition bag, leave it somewhere out of the way while i race, never had a problem.

If it's a relaxed triathlon with ample room in the transition area, you can leave it there next to your bike.  But if it's a little more crowded in there, you will want it moved out of the way.  I often do this, and find a place just outside of transition to tuck it away where no one will be bothered by it.  Either just outside the fence, or under a table somewhere.

Since you need a warmup anyway, and you will be setting up transition about 1 hr before race start (Right??!?!?) you have ample time to jog back to your car with your empty backpack if all else fails.

Have fun this weekend!!!!