Forgive me if this has been covered already...

I'm doing an Aquabike event, half IM distance. I haven't done a triathlon before so everything is new to me.. so be gentle.

Since I'm only swimming and biking I won't need a T-2 bag, right?

I have an idea of what should be in my T-1 bag, I've found plenty of suggestions online but if you have suggestions please pass them along. I need all the help I can get.

1. What do I do with the T-1 bag? Do I check it in when I check my bike in (the night before) or do I bring it with me the morning of? I guess in that bag will be items I need for the bike, and after the ride (?) so do I leave the T-1 bag there when I leave for the bike part? What about the wetsuit?

I know I set up a little transition area with a mat or towel to mark my spot, is this where I keep my T-1 bag?


2. People mention belts for the numbers to be pinned on, since I'm not running I won't need one, right? How will I get the number on my jersey tho?

3. I plan to have a bottle of Perputeum (sp?) but don't want to mix it before swim because once it gets warm it's history. Should I take the time to add a packet to one of my bottles before I leave T-1 or do it later on the course?

4. What about Special Needs bags, do I need one and what special stuff do I put in them? What do I do with it? Do I turn it in somewhere?

5. What else should I know that I don't?

Thanks to all you Tri-Vets for any help you can provide to this Newb, maybe I can do the same someday for someone else.

Susan