TRANSITION BAGS
There’s an awful lot of stuff you need for race day. There’s no two ways about it – whether you’re racing on a budget or buying all the latest tech, at a minimum you’re going to be carting around a wetsuit, swim cap, towel and goggles; bike shoes, helmet and sunnies; run shoes, cap/visor and a hoodie for after the event. Plus a tri-suit, but chances are you’ll be wearing that! Add to that all the little extras such as energy gels and drinks bottles, race number belt, race license and extra apparel such as socks, bike gloves and warm layers if racing on a cooler day, and you’re looking at a lot of stuff.
You can use a plastic crate or tub for race day admittedly (though check individual rules for your race, as transition guidelines vary), but for the benefit of keeping everything organised en route to the event you can’t beat a good triathlon transition bag. They’re also handy for training and for travelling to races overseas (though check sizing here to make sure you can take them as hand luggage on your airline – you don’t want all your race kit going AWOL in baggage collection!).
The 11 bags we have here are a mix of
