by Andrew Jamieson | Jan 5, 2023 | Cycle Racing, Power in Races and Training, Tactics, TT
Pacing a Time Trial (TT) can be a difficult task and there are many questions to ask to enable us to get it right. How fast do I go at the start? Should I start slow or fast? Do I save some for the final? How do I pace over hills or with the wind? In this post we will...
by Andrew Jamieson | Sep 6, 2022 | Cycle Racing, Cycling Sports Science, Power in Races and Training, Tactics, TT
While this article focuses on lapping in a TTT, similar rules apply in a breakaway or small group situation. The major difference being that at some point you plan to get one over on your breakaway buddies, so your tactics will be influenced by that. TTT – Team Time...
by Andrew Jamieson | Jul 13, 2015 | Cycle Racing, Power in Races and Training, Tour de France, TT
TTT – Team Time Trial This event is one that requires significant preparation and practice in order to get the best out of the riders. It is not simply about having the strongest time trial specialists, but working together and not against each other. Time...
by Andrew Jamieson | Jul 5, 2015 | Aerodynamics, Power in Races and Training, Tour de France, TT
A quick look at the 13.8km TT on Stage 1 Typical TT Wattage for the Pros A TT is always a balance between power and aerodynamics. Folding yourself into an aero position on a TT bike inevitably sacrifices a few watts (usually in the order of 10% or so, but with...
