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Subject: 55 Degree Triathlon Start
I am doing a sprint triathlon tomorrow in Arkansas where it is normally still exceptionally hot. But thanks to a cold front it looks like the temperature will be about 55F and cloudy for the start. Water temperatures will still be high enough that wetsuits won't be legal but any suggestions on what to wear for the bike leg? I am just a little concerned that I will get cold wearing only a tri top and shorts but I don't know what I could put on relatively quickly in transition.


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Subject: RE: 55 Degree Triathlon Start
You'd probabaly get more advice in the Triathlon Talk general forums. I've done races with cold air like this, and brought along a very light windbreaker cycling jacket to put on. It worked well. Something kind of like this one, but a different brand (they don't make the exact one I have any more)

http://www.rei.com/item/874988/sugoi-zap-versa-bike-jacket-womens

On the other hand, if cold does not bother you much, you could probably tough it out in 55 deg for a sprint tri. If it were me, I'd go for a very short 5 minute warm up ride on race morning without any jacket and see how it felt. If it felt cold, I'd plan on using the jacket, because I know I can focus better if I am not cold.

Good luck!!!!!

Edited by keyone 2014-09-13 12:00 PM
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