Time Trialling

Andy Langdown, current points champion

Time trialling is the ‘race of truth’. A pre-designated course is followed, riders are set off usually at 1 minute intervals. The rest is up to you! Complete the course as fast as you can and see how you compare to the other riders.

Open events are run by many clubs throughout the country and frequently involve some of the country’s finest time-triallists. Entry must be done by post beforehand and most events have a closing date approximately 2 weeks before the event. Details of the events can be found on the CTT website and the entry form can be found here.

Club events are run throughout the season by most of the local clubs. A ‘pay & play’ setup, whereby a fee is paid beforehand lets riders compete where & when they choose. The HRC Club Events run on a Tuesday evening; HQ is West Stoke Village Hall.

The Hampshire Road Club has standard times for each of the regular time trial distances by which riders can assess their performance against that of their peers and predecessors. Rules and times for standard awards can be found here

PLEASE NOTE: It is now mandatory to have a working rear light when riding ANY time trial in the South District. Hampshire Road Club also advises all riders to wear a suitable helmet.

Club members compete in a friendly Points Competition, points being awarded for places in evening 10 races and other events as per the race schedule. This year, the overall points competition and handicap competition are separate. In the handicap competition, the onus is on riders to improve against their previous personal best to gain maximum points. At the end of season Club Luncheon, the winners of the points competitions are presented with their trophies. Points are awarded as follows:

Points will be awarded as Table 1 if there are 4 or more HRC riders in an event. Events receiving more than 10 entries from HRC members will be awarded points as Table 2. Events receiving insufficient entries to constitute a proper awardable event will be run as private time trials.

The 12 hr and 100 mile events will be deemed proper awardable events for any number of entrants from the club.