Ok Im getting back into cycling after a yr off, I sold my bike (thank god not my other gear) and I kinda dont know what to get, a road bike or tri bike.

I've set a goal to compete in a Half Ironman Tri in the summer of 2014. Maybe a sprint or olympic distance this summer.

Should I just pick up a road bike and train and then next spring drop some serious cash on a nice Tri bike (like a Shiv). I would imagine the road bike will be more comfy to ride on long training rides....who knows maybe I could answer my own question lol.

So what would you guys/gals suggest?