I've been a competitive swimmer for my whole life and I have recently been looking into triathlons. It probably won't be for a couple of months, but I am starting to think about bikes and such. I will be going off to college next year and will want/need a bike for getting around. Would getting a road bike make sense? If I wanted to compete in a triathlon, would a road bike work as well? Is there a bike which can cover all my needs, or do I need more than one bike? I am clueless when it comes to types/brands of bikes and need some advice. Thanks!