Whats the best training regime for a ten mile TT

Hi All,
I need a wee bit of help please.
I have been cycling for three years now, mainly with mates and on my own.
I recently entered the my first sportive at the etape caledonia ( got two punctures ) and came in at 368 ( 4 hrs 11 mins ) and really suprised my self with my time and speed.
Since then i have packed in the fags and have got a lot faster and fitter and a wee bit slimmer
I recently did 10 miles in 27 mins 22 secs on my new enigma effusion, am I good enough to go in for a ten mile tt race and how do I train for it. I'm 38 and 13 stone ish.
I need a wee bit of help please.
I have been cycling for three years now, mainly with mates and on my own.
I recently entered the my first sportive at the etape caledonia ( got two punctures ) and came in at 368 ( 4 hrs 11 mins ) and really suprised my self with my time and speed.
Since then i have packed in the fags and have got a lot faster and fitter and a wee bit slimmer
I recently did 10 miles in 27 mins 22 secs on my new enigma effusion, am I good enough to go in for a ten mile tt race and how do I train for it. I'm 38 and 13 stone ish.

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22mph / 35km/h is not exactly slow for a newer rider.
As for training, well that's a combination of:
- riding more
- including some harder efforts in your riding, in and around 10-mile TT pace
It took me a month of regular practice to get under 30 minutes. If you look at some club times published on line you'll see 27 minutes is actually pretty good.
I'm 38 and 14 stone myself.
Been doing club 10's for the past 2 years. Started off around 28 minutes. Just did the last one at 23-18. But went from a regular road bike to a TT bike.
Anyway - my point is that your time will depend a lot on the course and conditions on the day. Some courses are hillier and harder than others.
I found the best training is just doing them! Beyond that - I did interval training. 10 minutes of flat out effort, a few minutes off and then repeat.
And lastly - you go faster on the day (with a number on your back) then you ever will in training on your own!
Many Thanks, Waitrose of Formby