I would pick bitcoin because i can easily obtain bitcoin and invest in the internet while in gold i have to go find some legit seller of gold where its hard because they only sell a large amount of it.
Ever tried one of the hundreds of online bullion dealers where you can buy from 1g up
e.g.
coins:
http://atkinsonsbullion.com/gold/gold-coins?sort=price_asc&quantity=24&page=1&view=grid
bars:
http://atkinsonsbullion.com/gold/gold-bars?sort=price_asc&quantity=24&page=1&view=grid