MID WEEK CLUB TIME TRIALS
Ever wondered how fast you can ride 5 miles?
Well now is your chance!
The Welland Valley Cycling Club invites all Whizz Kids and other youngsters to and ‘COME AND TRY IT’.
Don't worry parents, you can also join in !
The 5 mile circuit will be on the safe traffic free venue of Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome.
The event is FREE for riders under the age of 16yrs.
Parents are also welcome to have ago!
Parental Consent forms will be required and available on the evening as the events are
under Cycling Time Trial rules.
You must own a safe road worthy bicycle and cycle helmet.
Venue > Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground, Lutterworth, Leicestershire
Tuesday 27/07/2010 Evening TT Series (5m Round 1) 18:45:00
Tuesday 03/08/2010 Evening TT Series (5m Round 2) 18:45:00
Tuesday 10/08/2010 Evening TT Series (5m Round 3) 18:45:00
Tuesday 17/08/2010 Evening TT Series (5m Round 4) 18:45:00
Arrive in good time to get signed on and your race number pinned onto your back.
Go on, give them a go.
More information ...
Time Trials An Introduction
Time Trials are a great way to get into the world of competitive cycling. For the vast majority of British racing cyclist, including the very best ones, a club 5 mile time trial was their first race.
So what's Time Trialling all about?
It's known as the "race of truth", its just you riding on your own over a set course against the watch. The rider completing the course in the least time wins.
But within this very simple context there is a lot of variation which provides competition for cyclists of very different abilities, ages and levels of fitness.
Most people start with a few club events which provide a cheap way to give it a try in a very relaxed atmosphere. As well as attracting newcomers club events are used by the more experienced riders as training. So you're like to meet some very dedicated cyclists who may appear to ride impossibly fast, don't worry they were newcomers to the sport once.
Although club events are quite relaxed there are some rules which must be adhered to both for your safety and for the future of the sport:
You must sign a form which will also determine your starting position.
Once you have signed on you'll be given a number which must be worn.
Hard shell safety helmets are mandatory for all club events.
The last thing, your bike must be road worthy.
Make sure you know where the course goes, where the start and finish are and where the turn is.
Next thing to do is go to the start and wait for your turn
There will be a "pusher off" who will hold you and your bike so that you can clip your shoes into the pedals. The pusher will hold you with 30 seconds to go. Try to keep still and don't stand up - it makes it really hard for the pusher off.
The timekeeper will count down; 30 seconds to go, 15, 10, 5,4,3,2,1 go. Away you go.
There is plenty of advice on how to ride a time trial but this isn't the place for it. Suffice to say the aim is to ride as fast as you can. If it hurts don't worry, it's supposed to.