Plastic Bin – You can purchase a bin from  The Warehouse, Payless Plastic’s etc for around $8 - $10. This will keep your gear nice and tidy beside your bike.

It is helpful to take something like a plastic flower, ribbon or balloon to mark the position of your bike in transition.

Vaseline – Don’t forget to rub this everywhere! Between the thighs, nipples and underarms.

Sunblock – Waterproof. Sun hat for run. Sunglasses are optional for cycle/run

Wet Suit – A word of warning, this is only good if you have practiced sliding your body in and out of one! Baby oil helps for this one.

Tog’s – You can wear your bra underneath your togs. It is easiest to remain in your togs for the duration of the event. Please note, no nudity allowed. For any of you that were thinking about wearing full padded cycle shorts in the swim this is going to weigh you down and make you feel heavy on the cycle/run. It is a good idea to have loose fitting shorts and top to slip over your damp body. Breathable fabrics are good.

Goggles, swim cap, towel and must importantly drink bottle as there are no drink stations available on the course. The best time to take on fluid is on your cycle route

Bike Helmet – Cycle shoes for those that have them, bike pump and spare tube. Optional.

Running Shoes – If you want to be a speedster you can purchase lock laces or racing laces from most sport shops. These able you to slip your foot inside your shoe without having to worry about tying your laces.

On the day there will be people inside the transition area to help with any queries. To make your race run as smoothly as possible it is always a good idea to learn where the entries and exits are in the transition area. The course route will be on display. Take some time to view this and walk around the run mapped out inside the grounds.