First time trial

[Tin Pot]

I'm up for my first time trial on Saturday, 10 miles.

I realise I'm highly likely to be the slowest and fattest so I'm not looking for performance tips - but are there any rules of etiquette to note?

Helmet on right way round? Check.
Cycling jersey not trisuit? Check.
...?

 

[Sharky]

When you catch your minute man, give him words of encouragement, like "dig in" or "almost there".

 

[Tin Pot]

When you catch your minute man, give him words of encouragement, like "dig in" or "almost there".

I take it that we all set off in one minute intervals then?

As slowest, won't I be out first and have to listen to all that as they sail past?

 

[palinurus]

I take it that we all set off in one minute intervals then?

As slowest, won't I be out first and have to listen to all that as they sail past?

Yes to the first one.

Unsure as to the second- although if you haven't done one before they'll likely start you early.

 

[palinurus]

I'm up for my first time trial on Saturday, 10 miles.

I realise I'm highly likely to be the slowest and fattest so I'm not looking for performance tips - but are there any rules of etiquette to note?

In the HQ afterwards don't stir your tea with the dry spoon used to measure the sugar.

 

[palinurus]

I'm up for my first time trial on Saturday, 10 miles.

...are there any rules of etiquette to note?

Take some small change along so you don't end up proffering a £20 note for a slice of cake.

 

[palinurus]

Not really etiquette but it helps if you know the route in advance. Marshalls might point the way, but then again they might not.

 

[palinurus]

... are there any rules of etiquette to note?

Pin your number low down on your back so it's easy for the timekeeper to see when you are in your TT position.

And give it back after.

 

[midlife]

If using old fashioned "embrocation" don't go for a pee afterwards........

Shaun

 

[Ian H]

Who knew there was so much humour in time trials.

 

[Joshua Plumtree]

Serious point, but probably a bit late now!
Get a mate or a relation to practice holding you upright while you're clipped in. Can be a little unnerving if you haven't done this before.

 

[Hacienda71]

Do not draft.

 

[400bhp]

Don't complain when there isn't an off ramp and some bloke counting down from 5 in french.

 

[ayceejay]

N+1 for checking the route in advance. Also if it is an out and back have a strategy for wind direction.

 

[Tin Pot]

Serious point, but probably a bit late now!
Get a mate or a relation to practice holding you upright while you're clipped in. Can be a little unnerving if you haven't done this before.

Are you have me on, or serious - they'll prop me up while clipped in at the start line?