Thanks to all three of you for helping out. I hadn't planned on competing, or rather participating in a competition, until the IM until you guys mentioned it. I guess that makes good 'better be safe than sorry' sense and somehow I discounted it. I'll work on finding at least one--perhaps a half prior.
BK--I here you on the 'Ride your bike a lot'. I guess that's what it ultimately comes down to. Probably the only real answer I need for my main issue.
Perhaps I'll consider some coaching too if I'm not feeling confident after some initial planning.
Puskas--thanks for your info too. You very-well may be getting a PM as I get questions once I get started with the specifics. However, under number 2 (ha!) when you say 'Buy a good bike' does that mean you don't think the used Giant TCR 2 will be enough of a bike to get me through training and the IM next July?
BK--I here you on the 'Ride your bike a lot'. I guess that's what it ultimately comes down to. Probably the only real answer I need for my main issue.
Perhaps I'll consider some coaching too if I'm not feeling confident after some initial planning.
Puskas--thanks for your info too. You very-well may be getting a PM as I get questions once I get started with the specifics. However, under number 2 (ha!) when you say 'Buy a good bike' does that mean you don't think the used Giant TCR 2 will be enough of a bike to get me through training and the IM next July?