If you're in this to have fun, I would not spend big dollars on a bike this time. If you enjoy it and think you may do more you can always invest more money down the road. I would purchase a pretty standard road bike. This type of bike will give you ...
Here's a list of "standard race distances" for a triathlon: Here's a list of "non-standard variations": The standard race distance for an Olympic triathlon, for example, is: 1.5 km (0.93 mi) Swimming, 40 km (24.8 mi) Cycling, 10 km (6.2 mi) Running
An Ironman triathlon is a triathlon sanctioned by the World Triathlon Corporation that adheres to specific distances for each part of the event. The Ironman World Championship is an annual triathlon race, possibly the most famous triathlon in the wor...