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 for the bike. Your butt will thank you later!
Let us know how it goes!
Be well.
~Jack
Jack Shaw
TriathaNewbie.com
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