The TT Thread

[Frank9755]

Sorry to hear that. 
Just the other day, I was reading the account of the race where he broke 500 in the 24-hour Fellowship mag.  It was one of the more interesting articles I've read in there.  It was a very good read as - for those of my age or younger - there was a handful of other strong riders battling it out, led by Beryl Burton, who was potentially on track for 520 when she had to pack with knee trouble.   

[rob]

2018 dares are on the CTT website.

[Karla]

The good news: there's a 50 I can do before I leave the country at the start of May.

The bad news: it's the day after the only 25 I can realistically do, and they're separated by the distance between Doncaster and Surrey. 

The question: do I commit to one mad weekend of time trialling, a few days before I fly?

[rob]

The good news: there's a 50 I can do before I leave the country at the start of May.

The bad news: it's the day after the only 25 I can realistically do, and they're separated by the distance between Doncaster and Surrey. 

The question: do I commit to one mad weekend of time trialling, a few days before I fly?

I like the Charlotteville 50.   Pretty fast course, but it's a weekend earlier than usual.   I'll be there.

[DuncanM]

2018 dares are on the CTT website.

Is that a typo, or did you mean dares?
I'm just going to do local events, so hopefully I don't need to book so far in advance. No TT bike this year as I spent my years bike budget on a power meter!

[rob]

2018 dares are on the CTT website.

Is that a typo, or did you mean dares?
I'm just going to do local events, so hopefully I don't need to book so far in advance. No TT bike this year as I spent my years bike budget on a power meter!

Miles away as usual....

I’ve already spent a load of money on upgrades.  Let’s see what the year brings.

[Karla]

I'm at a wedding where the ceremony and reception are at opposite ends of the Bentley TT course, so I'm getting a good recce.  Currently at the Chawton turn.

[rob]

I'm at a wedding where the ceremony and reception are at opposite ends of the Bentley TT course, so I'm getting a good recce.  Currently at the Chawton turn.

The whole 20 miles have been resurfaced with smooth tarmac ?

[cygnet]

Oh please let that be true!

I'm just going to do local events, so hopefully I don't need to book so far in advance.

No need to enter any event early, it's all sorted out at close of entries c. 10 days in advance.

[Karla]

I'm at a wedding where the ceremony and reception are at opposite ends of the Bentley TT course, so I'm getting a good recce.  Currently at the Chawton turn.

The whole 20 miles have been resurfaced with smooth tarmac ?

Nope

[rob]

First TT of the year Saturday afternoon.   Eastern Counties 10 on the E2.

I bloody hate 10s.........

[Karla]

The forecast looks good: 10 degrees with a light wind from the East.  I'll look forward to spotting your time in the 19s 

[rob]

The forecast looks good: 10 degrees with a light wind from the East.  I'll look forward to spotting your time in the 19s 

Forecasts seem to vary a bit depending on which one you look at.   PB is a short 23.   There's room for a bit of improvement there.

[joy of essex]

Race  HQs...

Hello, I ve started a thread on Race HQ facilities.  Can I ask you  to have a look at it and , if you have the time, give me your views on what you want from a TT race HQ.

[Greenbank]

"
Yorkshire DC voted to suspend all events on the V718 / V728 and V718/1 pending talks with HE, Humberside Police, ERYCC and HCC relating to future use of the course.
The reason given was that they did not want to put at risk any possible future use developments if we were seen to be flying against the stated feelings of these groups.
"

Shitstorm over on TTF (Film at 11).

[Karla]

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr 

I was going to do a last ride on there in the Vive le Velo event at the end of April.  Oh well.

Anyway, after a winter in which I kind of disappeared down a black hole, things are easing up and I've started to ride my bike again.   I've not really gone beyond 'base' though, so I've plotted a season and entered some events to motivate myself to start piling on the hurts.  I finish work in early May and leave the country two weeks later, so here are the opens in my rather truncated season.  I've already entered the 50 and booked the train and the Airbnb, so there's no wussing out.

Sat 28/4 14:00 10 miles Ferryhill Wheelers T105
Sat 05/5 14:00 25 miles Drighlington BC  V232
Sun 13/5 06:00 50 miles Norland TT Combine F1b/50
Sat 19/5 14:00 10 miles Selby Wheelers  V511

Better get training! 

[rob]

Only 86 entries for the 10 on the E2 this weekend.   I think events on here will start to fill from now on.   Dowsett had comp record on this course until the mighty fast last few rides in the V718.

[Deano]

Sun 22/04 Teesdale Mountain TT
Sat 28/4 14:00 10 miles Ferryhill Wheelers T105
Sat 05/5 14:00 25 miles Drighlington BC  V232
Sun 13/5 06:00 50 miles Norland TT Combine F1b/50
Sat 19/5 14:00 10 miles Selby Wheelers  V511

Better get training!

FTFY!

There's a road bike category this year, but sadly I'm busy that day: http://www.teesdalecrc.co.uk/teesdale-mountain-tt/4590929750

[Bairn Again]

Id entered the Corrieris 10TT due to be held 4th March (super flat course) but it was weathered off and is now in June. 

Aside from my club midweek 10s Ive entered the Falkirk BC 10 on 14th April.  I was born and grew up in Falkirk and its my birthday so seemed a good idea.  I don't know the course but Im bound to be familiar with it.   

Been out a few lunchtimes on an 8 mile circuit and believe Im better prepared than the last 2 years

[Karla]

Sun 22/04 Teesdale Mountain TT
Sat 28/4 14:00 10 miles Ferryhill Wheelers T105
Sat 05/5 14:00 25 miles Drighlington BC  V232
Sun 13/5 06:00 50 miles Norland TT Combine F1b/50
Sat 19/5 14:00 10 miles Selby Wheelers  V511

Better get training!

FTFY!

There's a road bike category this year, but sadly I'm busy that day: http://www.teesdalecrc.co.uk/teesdale-mountain-tt/4590929750

Busy?  Any excuse!  I'll do it if you will 

[DuncanM]

I just realised my first ever proper TT is 2 weeks on Saturday. April has snuck up on me (I blame the weather). My TT bars showed up yesterday, so that's promising!

[Frank9755]

I'm meant to be making a TT comeback this season, supposedly targeting a few hundreds, plus some shorter ones to get me in the swing of things.  (Greg, I had the F1b/50 on my possible list so would be good to catch up there)

But the TT bike is dusty - not used for almost two years and only twice since 2015.  And, to get back on it, I need to take a hacksaw to the seatpost as changed position.  And see how easily my back will accomodate going aero again. 

Reason to race is that I am training to get fit for the TCR.  But I'll only race if I can get PBs, I don't enjoy it enough otherwise, and PBs will need me to be as aero as I was in 2014 when I set my PBs.

I'm kind of talking myself out of it as I write. 

But, first step is to pump up the tyres on the TT bike, sit on it and adjust it so I get a fit.

I've bought new racing wheels, but that was easy - the credit card took care of that.  Actually getting me on the bike will take more effort.

[rob]

ut I'll only race if I can get PBs, I don't enjoy it enough otherwise,

This.   Basically.

Not really in love with the sport but the feeling of elation when you stop the clock can be addictive.

I'll be at the 50/100/12 on the A31 so maybe see you there ?

[Frank9755]

Yes - I won't do a 12 this year but I have the 50 and 100 pencilled in.  If I do any TTs I'll do those ones!

[rob]

The forecast looks good: 10 degrees with a light wind from the East.  I'll look forward to spotting your time in the 19s 

Forecasts seem to vary a bit depending on which one you look at.   PB is a short 23.   There's room for a bit of improvement there.

21:17.   Very still but pretty cold.  Needed a base layer and full finger gloves.   

Good to see Pedal Castro marshalling and Drossall supporting his clubmates at the start and finish.