Boise 70.3 (3)

A couple of questions for anyone who has done the Boise 70.3.

  1. The water temp hovers around the 40-50’s presently, if it does not warm up - would gloves be allowed for the swim? I have a pair of O’Neill 1.5mm surfer gloves that I am wearing at our local lake (water temp mid to high 50’s currently) These gloves are only meant to provide warmth - no stroke advantage.
  2. what hill climbing cassette (23 or 25) do you recommend?
    Thanks for any help you can offer!