Am I TT ready ???
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darkstar
New Member
I've never trained for a TT but the other night i decided to see how fast i'd ride 10 miles around this flat route in liverpool (it's seriously flat) I was pretty gutted when i finished to see an average speed of 18.9mph. I didn't go down on the drops once though which may have made a difference. Still, looks like a long way to go! I'd like to enter the BUCS 10 mile TT next year and post a time which won't embarrass myself!
Will1985
Über Member
- Location
- South Norfolk
It's at Oxford next year on the H10/17R - a quicker course than Cambridge but perhaps with slightly more climbing. It operates much like any CTT event so quickest get in over people with no time. Have a go at a few club 10s this year to get a qualifying time.
You should also try on an out-and-back route rather than a circuitous one.
You should also try on an out-and-back route rather than a circuitous one.
Rob3rt
Man or Moose!
- Location
- Manchester
Will1985 said:
Why exactly?
The club im joining, club 10 = 2 laps of a 5 mile circuit (Not that Im bothered actually, I just want to race, put all the advice you give me to the test
). Personally I think I'd prefer to do out and back courses because well, you dont have to navigate anything, just point, aim and fire. But besides this, any other reason?
Rob3rt
Man or Moose!
- Location
- Manchester
bianchi1 said:
Didnt think of that, thanks, I guess that gives you extra motivation to push and an indication of how quick you are.
redddraggon
Blondie
- Location
- North Wales
Rob3rt said:The club im joining, club 10 = 2 laps of a 5 mile circuit (Not that Im bothered actually, I just want to race, put all the advice you give me to the test).
It's a pretty slow course too apparantly. Are you doing it tomorrow?
Rob3rt
Man or Moose!
- Location
- Manchester
redddraggon said:
Not tomorrow, just getting the training in for next couple of weeks, the 27th May I should be there. By slow, I see the times are just under 24 mins for your faster riders, i.e. the number 1 and number 2 places (which is pretty quick) and about 29 for the slower riders (probly faster than me, these riders dont have places next to their names). Only 4 people show on the results.
I have a major blister (so bad could barely walk for a few days) on the ball of my foot from running while away without running shoes and im meant to be running 5k race on saturday so taking it easy this week, lol
Will probly tag along on some training rides in coming weeks though, I need to sign up to the forum and say hi and orientate myself etc, not heard back regarding my membership yet, must not have had the monthly meeting this month since I sent my forms.
10.3 miles. 31m 35s. I went off way too quick and paid later on. Narrowly missed wiping out doing about 27mph as a dog walker wandered into the road without looking. Only got passed by timetrial bikes. Jeez they can move.
I can't believe just how ragged I was in the last couple of miles. If I hadn't been in so much pain I would have laughed. Will definitely do it again. Target has to be sub 30 minutes.
I can't believe just how ragged I was in the last couple of miles. If I hadn't been in so much pain I would have laughed. Will definitely do it again. Target has to be sub 30 minutes.
Kablinsky said:
Pacing takes a bit of experience. Improve the pacing and you could probably go under 30 minutes even with no change in fitness or weather conditions etc.
I found this useful http://www.flammerouge.je/content/3_factsheets/constant/ttstrat.htm
