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Second Chance wrote (see)

Certainly have chosen the easiest Ironman bike course according to this: http://www.runtri.com/2010/07/toughesteasiest-ironman-triathlon-bike_13.html

? UK is listed at the top which would suggest the hardest but the list is the average length of time to complete rather than 'how hard'

 Average time to complete depends on the ability of the people taking part rather than the difficulty of the course itself

I've entered it for the first time this year, only ever done one sprint in the past.

I live in Bolton and have just started to regularly ride up Shep House Lane, its about 600 feet incline over 2 miles according to my Garmin, I'm not finding it to bad at the moment but can't image how I'll feel climbing it on a third lap!

cougie wrote (see)

iPhone is best for me . Put it in a plastic bag and in an energy gel belt pouch. Audio and GPS tracking and a phone if it all goes wrong.

Am i right in thinking if I join the BTA then I'll be covered for 3rd party liability insurance, personal accident insurance and free legal help whilst training even though I'm not entered for any races at the moment whilst out on my bike on a public highway?

A Garmin FR60 is a footpod only model but is nearly the same price as a GPS unit

 If you have more than one pair of running shoes on the go you'll have to keep swapping the footpod over as well.