Introduction to Time Trials
This is a race against the clock. Riders usually compete as an individual with one minute intervals between each rider. The distance of the race varies and can be between 10 to 100 miles. The Cycle Time Trials is the main governing body and more details can be found on the web link below and in the CTT handbook:
This is a race against the clock. Riders usually compete as an individual with one minute intervals between each rider. The distance of the race varies and can be between 10 to 100 miles. The Cycle Time Trials is the main governing body and more details can be found on the web link below and in the CTT handbook:
CTT Web-site LINK
The Scarborough Paragon Cycling Club run several local time trials and these are published on this web site. There are many local time trials run by other clubs around the area. A Paragon 5mile or 10 mile time trial is an ideal beginner’s event.
Advantages of time trialing:
- Numerous local events
- No specialist equipment required to compete
- Physically demanding
Introduction to Road Racing
This is simply a race run on either closed circuits or open roads where all the riders start together and the first rider over the line wins. These races are run by local clubs and can be covered under the rules of British Cycling or other road racing organisations. The web links below provide more detail on these organisations and dates of any races:
British Cycling
This is simply a race run on either closed circuits or open roads where all the riders start together and the first rider over the line wins. These races are run by local clubs and can be covered under the rules of British Cycling or other road racing organisations. The web links below provide more detail on these organisations and dates of any races:
British Cycling
Advantages of road racing:
- No specialist equipment - your road bike will probably be suitable.
- Several races organised locally.
- Must have experience of riding within a group.
- Likelihood of crashes.
- Need a race licence to compete in races run under British Cycling rules.
