how to prepare for tt riding

smush
smush Posts: 89
edited August 2011 in Training, fitness and health
I really want to get into doing time trials , problem is i dont know how best to go about it ,
how should i be training ,what sort of average speed should i be looking at ,what sort of distance , etc etc .
Any help or pionters in the right direction would be brilliant .

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  • jocksyboy
    jocksyboy Posts: 135
    First up try doing one! you'll have to be quick with Club 10's as many clubs season's finish soon.

    When you have braved one try another and then you can begin to worry about what training to do!

    Remember to enjoy it!
    When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race. ~H.G. Wells
  • danowat
    danowat Posts: 2,877
    This should give you a push in the right direction > http://www.bikeradar.com/fitness/articl ... rial-31017

    Beware though, TT'ing is addictive......
  • Down the Road
    Down the Road Posts: 949
    Do lots
    Racing is life - everything else is just waiting
  • simon_e
    simon_e Posts: 1,707
    Down the Road wrote:
    Do lots
    +1. Best training for a '10' is to do a '10'.

    Just go along to a local club event (not Opens, they're advance entry only) and give it a go. You don't need any special kit, some people turn up on MTBs wearing baggies and a t-shirt. Just give it a go.
    Aspire not to have more, but to be more.
  • SteveR_100Milers
    SteveR_100Milers Posts: 5,987
    smush wrote:
    I really want to get into doing time trials , problem is i dont know how best to go about it ,
    how should i be training ,what sort of average speed should i be looking at ,what sort of distance , etc etc .
    Any help or pionters in the right direction would be brilliant .

    10 miles

    As hard as you can without blowing up. Pacing is an art that takes a while to learn, but for a 10 just smash yourself, it cab be surprisingly effective.
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  • danowat
    danowat Posts: 2,877
    Which is what I used to think, then I applied some intelligent pacing and whipped nearly 2 mins off my 10 times 8)
  • Thelittlesthobo
    Thelittlesthobo Posts: 184
    Similar boat myself. My pal just happened upon our local clubs TT last week. We are now planning to tag along on this weeks ride. We had a practise ride of the one from last week and i got a 28.35 which i know isnt amazing but hey ho. We are riding this weeks one as a practise on tuesday so we know what to expect.

    Whats the worst that can happen. I will be guarenteed a Pb and will have something to aim at for next time.

    With regards to pacing. I tried to get to 5mls at about 20mph average and then tank it for the balance. Not very scientific but there you go

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