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Bike Shorts vs. Swim Shorts

Considering my first tri this summer. The swim will be in a pool. What to wear? They're will be no wetsuit. Bike shorts? w/no padding?

John from NY

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Hi John,

Thank you for contacting TriathaNewbie.com!

Congrats on entering your first tri! For the swim, you could wear bike shorts without padding or, wear a tight-fitting swim suit and throw your padded bike shorts on over them during the first transition into the bike leg. Your butt will thank you later!

Let us know how it goes!

Be well.
~Jack

Jack Shaw
TriathaNewbie.com


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