Might not be cost-effective for a one-time solution, but if you end up doing a bunch of races where you'll be switching out layers, something like this might be good. Some of them also have a few spots for gels.
I have a couple of these, but I think I got them as swag from a marathon a few years back.
Of course!
Most people have a tendency to overprepare for their first events. It's a Natural thing, which is why it's a good idea to rehearse transitions a few times - you'll learn quickly what you need and what you don't.
A saddle bag will save you the time in fiddling with getting the stuff in your jersey, and you'll have to run a fair distance out of and into transition, and you'd risk something heavy like a co2/tire bundle popping out.
A race belt is an elastic belt for holding your race number that is easy to clip on:
I don't know anything about that one, but it should give you the right idea. I personally wear one with a magnetic clip.
Of course!
Most people have a tendency to overprepare for their first events. It's a Natural thing, which is why it's a good idea to rehearse transitions a few times - you'll learn quickly what you need and what you don't.
A saddle bag will save you the time in fiddling with getting the stuff in your jersey, and you'll have to run a fair distance out of and into transition, and you'd risk something heavy like a co2/tire bundle popping out.
A race belt is an elastic belt for holding your race number that is easy to clip on:
I don't know anything about that one, but it should give you the right idea. I personally wear one with a magnetic clip.