I do agree. I am younger still,and NOT going to win, but I love triathlons. I really do. They make me really happy and they are deeply fullfilling. Do I have to have a tri specific bike? No! Does it bring me WAY more joy than any other purchase I have made in a long time? Yes!

I also like seeing my own improvements. I have gotten better as I have competed more. Also, I enjoy longer distance races, and that little advantage translates into a big one as the distance increases.

Enjoy!