First Timer - What about Transition Bags?

[Tri Girl]

Will I be able to have someone show me on Friday where I go after racking my bike to get to the finish line? I've looked at the map and can't tell.
yes! Just ask someone in a volunteer shirt (if there are any) or ask someone who looks like they're in charge. I will be out there that morning for the practice swim, so I can show you. If not that morning, when you rack your bike later that afternoon/evening, ask someone then.

Will I just leave my wetsuit in my little transition spot? Is it best to stuff it in a bag so it doesn't get in the way? Can I have a bag with a change of clothes for after race in "my t-spot" or would it be best for Hubs to keep it?I just throw my wetsuit down in my transition area (fold it up and toss it down). No need to be worried about it disappearing- they never do at this race.
For the after-outfit: I would have your hubs have it waiting on you at the end. You'll be finishing before the majority of the half people so you may have to wait some time before they open transition up and let you back in to get to your things. Lots of half people want into transition after they finish and usually they let them come in, provided they are on the lookout for other athletes and staying out of racer's way.

Can I keep my little saddle trunk on my bike for gels and stuff?
absolutely!

So I cross the finish line and then go back to transition and get my bike and stuff or do I have to wait?
Like I said, you may have to wait a little bit for transition to open again, but it will open once the majority of the people start finishing the half. You will not be running, so you will be finishing earlier than a lot of people. Because of traffic flow coming into transition, they will hold off letting people back in immediately, but will let them once the traffic has tapered off a bit. I would have the hubs have your clothes handy to change in since you'll (more than likely) be done before they start letting people back into transition.

Should I get a clip on aero bar? Don't have one, have never ridden with one but could get enough rides in between now and 24th to get used to it..
you could... but you are a great biker without it. I think you'll be fine without it. There is a learning curve with aero bars (you'll have to change your saddle position, adjust the bars, get used to the handling, etc). This close out, I would not put bars on your bike. That's my opinion, tho. I don't know that 2 weeks would give you the time to really get used to it. Might be more stressful IMO. Stick with what you know at this point. Now in the future for your next event...

Think I will get a race belt, I might be doing more of these things...
hee hee- I knew this would happen. They sell race belts at any running store.