Time trials - rolling start or not?

andyeb

Really basic question here - when you do a 10 or 25 mile time trial, is it the convention to do a rolling start, or do you set off from stand still when the clock starts?

Thanks!

JackPozzi

From standstill, but in most events you'll get held up and a bit of a push to get you rolling

danlikesbikes

JackPozzi wrote:

From standstill, but in most events you'll get held up and a bit of a push to get you rolling

^-^ as above

andyeb

Thanks

markos1963

If there is a holder then best hold the bike with a brake, that way it makes it easier for the holder to keep you steady. That way you'll get clipped in nicely and ready to go without wobbling.

andy_wrx

You get held upright by a starter, so you can clip in, rotate pedals to get your best foot first, etc.
The timekeeper will count you down - 30sec, 10, 5,4,3,2,1,GO!
On GO! the holder-up will usually give you a bit of a push off which is enough so you don't fall over, or in a club TT you normally get a good heave !

What you need to remember to get in the correct gear you want to start in as you roll up to the start...

This might help
http://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/Beg ... fault.aspx