I just signed up for this race and noticed the bike portion is quite short, only 14 miles. for those that have done this race before, would you recommend a road bike over a tri bike? I was thinking it may be a tight course for a tri bike. Any comments on the race would be great.
Where do you usually do most of your cycling? And, what do you mean by a tight course for a tribike (not sure I understand the question)?
As far as Southeast michigan goes, the area where the tri is located is somewhat hilly. But, compared to other parts of the country it is nothing major - you just need to shift the gears a bit. I still think a tribike is better for the course, but I’m not an expert on the subject. It doesn’t require a lot of handling or anything like that, or any standing to climb (I guess there might be a little depending on your riding style).
The part that is really hilly and technical is the run.
TRI bike
There are mostly straight rollers and those couple hills are not that bad. The curvy portions are no problem at all.
The fastest guys outthere (last year) were all on nice tri-bikes! 
This is a full-on tri bike course, ultra-fast with a few minor rollers into a headwind on the return leg. I’ve done this course numerous times on both. I would recommend a good tri bike with an aero posture and the most aero wheels you have. It is fast.
As for the run, well, it is the hardest triathlon run course in Michigan if not the Midwest. It is tough.
See you there.
Sounds great and look forward to it. I’ve heard the run can get pretty “bloody” on the knees if you’re not careful.
Weege,
I agree with Tom, go with a tri-bike…I won the race back in '03 on my steep-setup P2K. However, this race isn’t won on the bike, it is won on the run. Be prepared to go totally anaerobic toward the top of some of the hills on the run course.
Good luck,
Matt
weege - a few things to keep in mind for A2 (it was my first one, so you may all ready be used to such things but…) the water is a little brown and scary and there are some mutant horseflies that hang out in those woods in the summer. And the run is pretty brutal - there are several hills that many people were walking up last year (OK, me included). The bike is definitely the most relaxing part of the whole thing. See ya out there
-zoe
Tri-bike and your fast wheels.
jaretj
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Tri bike and army boots for the run 
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Actually, Halfmoon Lake (where the AA Triathlon swim is held) is one of the nicer lakes in the southern Michigan quadrant; half the shore (or more) is owned by the Stae of Michigan, so the number of cottages is limited. But it is also typical of lakes in the Great Lakes region - with a combination of leaf decay and plant growth (abetted by nutrients from the human presence) combining to reduce visibility.
That’s my favorite race and I hate that I’ll miss it this year. The swim is no problem (you’ll want to wear a wetsuit), but the run to T1 is uphill on grass. It’s not that far, though, so it’s not a big deal. As others have said, the course is rolling. I’m a big time bike wimp and have never thought the hills were that challenging. The run is the best part. Even though it’s hard, it’s so beautiful; make sure you don’t forget to look around.