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Basic Triathlon questions from those who don't know

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icklechick Aug 2008 11:07am, 14 Aug 2008 1,639 posts	Quote Pin icklechick socks are great Hollywoof - we still go shoe shopping ... just wear socks too.
parkbench Aug 2008 5:41pm, 15 Aug 2008 567 posts	Quote Pin parkbench Hybrid bikes. You can't use them for Triathlons. Is that right, and what are they ?
Finders Aug 2008 5:41pm, 15 Aug 2008 1,352 posts	Quote Pin Finders i used my hybrid for 3 tri's and it was fine.
Making_Tracks Aug 2008 5:45pm, 15 Aug 2008 1,793 posts	Quote Pin Making_Tracks All sorts of bikes being used at the London Tri. I think I even overtook a couple with baskets on the front
parkbench Aug 2008 6:36pm, 17 Aug 2008 572 posts	Quote Pin parkbench Another Newbie question. What's all this about marking your upper arm with your race number for the swim ?
bigmunnki Aug 2008 6:41pm, 17 Aug 2008 6,069 posts	Quote Pin bigmunnki You could have clothing changes during the race so wearing numbers all the time is difficult. However, you don't change your skin and so you get drawn on, usually on your arms and legs.
parkbench Aug 2008 6:44pm, 17 Aug 2008 573 posts	Quote Pin parkbench Do you have to supply your own felt tip ?
hammerite Aug 2008 6:45pm, 17 Aug 2008 3,091 posts	Quote Pin hammerite nope someone writes it on for you.
bigmunnki Aug 2008 6:45pm, 17 Aug 2008 6,070 posts	Quote Pin bigmunnki No, they have people responsible for marking up and you go to them, tell them your number and they write on you.
Cuddy Aug 2008 6:56pm, 17 Aug 2008 72 posts	Quote Pin Cuddy I found out there's a triathlon in Hyde Park in April. Anyone done this before? Swimming in the Serpentine in April seems a bit drastic to me...brrr...even with a wet suit