I was just wondering if anyone on here could help me with a few cycling questions. I was dumb enough to sign up for the BRW corporate triathlon in March and am in search of a bike. While fitness shouldn’t be a problem I might struggle with the bike leg, basically because I don't have one.

I know pretty much nothing about road bikes and have hardly ridden a bike since I got my driver’s license nearly 10 years ago.

I’ve got a fairly modest budget and don’t want to pay top dollar for something that I might never use again. I wouldn’t say no to a used bike as long as its fit for the job.

Any comments, suggestions on buying a bike or offers to sell me a 2nd hand bike would be welcome.