Thanks ladies for replying.

My goals are as follows:

1-Raise my average speed by 2km/hr to 25km/hr. I'm a slug at the moment and want to do 30km in 1hr. Beta, perhaps your idea of going into the big ring may work for the rides home. My commute is preparation for mtn biking on the weekend.

2-I am looking at doing 4-5 tri's as I think that's my limit. One is an off road tri and am v interested in doing it!!!
I am frightened of waves & feel i should only do enticer/sprint tri's.

3-Lise, i'd love to do a ride into work and then go for a run. I'll keep it in mind and work towards it.

c