Road cycling vs Triathlon
Road cycling and triathlon have 88% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Road cycling | Triathlon |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 4 hours a week | 8 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Lively | Lively |
| To start | $500 | $500 |
Choose road cycling if
- Quicker first wins
- No winners or losers
About $500 to start, then about $20 a month.
Choose triathlon if
- Slower to reward you
- More competitive
About $500 to start, then about $60 a month.
What you'll need
- Road cycling: Bike Lights Set, Road Bike Full cost breakdown
- Triathlon: About $500 to start, then about $60 a month. Full cost breakdown