Time Trialing...

[TenthMile]

Can anyone give me anymore information about it...I am looking into getting into competitively this season...what's the average distance, type of trainging to see time gains...etc anything useful...
-thanks
-Derek

 

[2nd-wind]

HI

Here of some of my favorite links to good tt sites.

http://www.timetrial.org/ -great TT site from SoCAl

http://www.timetrialtraining.co.uk/ -brit tt site

http://www.eatel.net/~mikec/aero.html -the unvisety of texas bicycle aerodynamics analysis
http://www.analyticcycling.com/ -cycle science,graphs and tools

http://www.bsn.com/cycling/WheelAerodynamics.html -wheel aero research

http://www.panix.com/~jbarrm/cycal/cycal.30f.html -Gear Inch & Shifting Pattern Calculator

good luck,ride hard and stay tucked

 

[TenthMile]

Thank you...I briefly looked over all of them...I didn't happen to find a lot of info. on the actual races, as far as distance goes, also things I should add to my bike, and important training tips?

 

[Smartt/RST]

Thank you...I briefly looked over all of them...I didn't happen to find a lot of info. on the actual races, as far as distance goes, also things I should add to my bike, and important training tips?

Distances will vary tremendously, typically anything from 10-40k.
As far as training goes, TT is all about Maximal Steady State power (30-60min TT power) and Max Aerobic Power (~5min power). The longer the course, the more important your MSS power and vice versa.
As for equipment, the most important items you can put to your advantage are aero wheels and bars ... and if TT is really your main focus, you'll want to spend a LOT of time training in your TT position, even on "easy" days.

 

[TenthMile]

I've been doing some ten mile ride's on the trainer to get an idea of where I stand time wise...I know it's different than the outside enviroment...but...what is a good time for a ten mile course, and avg mph? also can you reccommend any coaches on the east coast pref. south jersey philadelphia area?

 

[Smartt/RST]

I've been doing some ten mile ride's on the trainer to get an idea of where I stand time wise...I know it's different than the outside enviroment...but...what is a good time for a ten mile course, and avg mph? also can you reccommend any coaches on the east coast pref. south jersey philadelphia area?

One really can't say what a good time is in general as course profile, environmental conditions and the level of the cyclists in questions is jut too much to account for. What you'll want to do is check out some past results online from an event you wish to target.
As for coaching, RST coaches cyclists and triathletes all over the world, I'm quite certain that we can help you out ... www.cyclecoach.com
But if you specifically want a local coach, go to www.usacycling.org and do some searching there.

 

[TenthMile]

can you shoot me an email of what exactly you guys offer, how, and cost...I would greatly appreciate it... [email protected]

 

[2nd-wind]

hey 10 mile


Here is a link to allot of FAQs just click on each summary to go into more detail
http://www.timetrial.org/resources.htm

 

[ric_stern/RST]

In the UK, TT's are held up to distances of 100-miles and also we have 12 hr and 24 hr TT (person covering the greatest distance in said time).

all good fun

ric

 

[Steve McGregor]

In the UK, TT's are held up to distances of 100-miles and also we have 12 hr and 24 hr TT (person covering the greatest distance in said time).

all good fun

ric

Man, that's a strange definition of fun

 

[ric_stern/RST]

Man, that's a strange definition of fun

yep! that's why i put the ;-) after it! certainlty wasn't nooooo fun when i finished a 12hr TT

 

[ed073]

yep! that's why i put the ;-) after it! certainlty wasn't nooooo fun when i finished a 12hr TT

Ric
Is TT maestro Gethin Butler still around?

 

[ric_stern/RST]

Ric
Is TT maestro Gethin Butler still around?

Yes, i believe he is. I think he's had a quiet year this year.

 

[ed073]

Yes, i believe he is. I think he's had a quiet year this year.

That's one big engine.

 

[ric_stern/RST]

That's one big engine.

he is a great rider