I'm super new to tri and only slightly less new to cycling itself. I am not so worried about my fitness on the bike- I've got a great endurance and aerobic base, and am used to long efforts in running, have a relatively high threshold blah blah blah. Obviously I have work to do on the bike but the fitness aspect doesn't intimidate me. HOWEVER, I have GOT TO LEARN TO DRINK ON THE BIKE. Oh my god. I can barely take a hand off the handlebars. I've worked my way up to maybe a second off one bar at a time. I feel very very daunted by what seems like something every other person I see on a bike does like they are breathing. I know I need to practice, but can any of you experienced cyclist toss over your number one tip for even just starting?

------updated today Friday July 19 2019

Just rode about 40 miles, drank both my bottles and took 3 gels- in Central Park, it was like playing frogger- but I DID IT