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Classic Time Trial Photos

By on July 22, 2008 in cycling photos, timetrials

Alf Engers finishes to a large crowd. These 30+ photos come from a collection by the late Bernard Thompson. The photos are taken mostly in the period 1960-1985. You can buy a CD of these photos from Peter Whitfield. Details at the bottom. Eddie Adkins Phil Griffiths in a 2 up Time Trial in the […]

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2 Races 2 Days – 10 and 25 Mile Time Trial

By on June 30, 2008 in tejvan, timetrials

At the weekend, I was racing on both Saturday and Sunday Saturday 10 miles 21:12 average speed 28.5mph 3rd / 70 Sunday 25 miles 56:57. average speed 26.2 mph (6th /60) Saturday felt good. On Sunday I was quite a bit slower probably because: Tiredness from previous day Body not as responsive early in morning […]

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First Race of Year – Westerley CC 25 mile TT

By on June 1, 2008 in tejvan, timetrials

I completed my first race of the year today. It was a 25 mile time trial based on the A4 around Marlow (H25/2). Looking at the results board I think I came about 6 or 7th out of 68. My time was 54.24, which I was pleased with (I think average speed about 27.5mph) It’s […]

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What To Think About During A Race?

By on April 30, 2008 in cycling, timetrials

In a race, we are faced with physical pain and a long time to ourselves. There is little to distract the mind apart from the race at hand. Our mental attitude to the race can have a big bearing on how we perform and whether we are able to reach our maximum potential. I am […]

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Using Cycle Computers for Time Trials

By on April 26, 2008 in timetrials

Readers Question from Andy – Where do you stand on the use of the computer in a TT? I only show my HR and my speed, but I’m not sure how much use it is – might even have the effect of depressing me and taking my mind of my pedalling, breathing etc. I’d welcome […]

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