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Ready to tri? Triathlon gear can be expensive, but you can compete without going into debt. Here’s a list of the basics:

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A bicycle (mountain, road or hybrid) that’s been fitted to your body frame

Triathlon shorts (briefer than bike shorts to slip under a wetsuit, and double as running shorts)

Triathlon singlet or top

Towel

Running shoes

Cycling shoes

Sunglasses

Swimming goggles

BodyGlide or a similar lubricant product to prevent chafing

Race belt to hold nutritional fuel

Water bottles

Visor

Sunscreen and lip balm

Swimsuit (indoor swimming) or rented wetsuit (open swimming; about $10 a day)

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