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20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 4:08 pm
by BarryTas
VETS race open to the public.

Flat 20km TT, out and back, at Richmond on the 06/06/10.

So who is up for it?

Re: 20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 4:58 pm
by master6
There is an age adjustment scale applied to actual results, so that people of all ages, and sexes, can compete on a fair basis. The event can also be entered by individuals, or there is a teams section for 2 person, 3 person, or 4 person teams. I believe that a team is given an age adjustment based on the age of the oldest member of the team, so a team of , say, three 45 year olds and one 60 year old would be given an age adjustment for a 60 year old.

Re: 20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:56 pm
by RobRollin
Im looking forward to this TT, being the ultimate in road racing, the race against the clock or race of truth. Training should pay off and set a age standard time!

Re: 20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 8:00 am
by BarryTas
i will be going solo, but i wont be training for this race

Re: 20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 8:08 am
by master6
Greetings fellow cyclists,
The STVCC (Vets cycling club) are conducting a 20 km time trial at Richmond on Sunday 6/6/10.
The event can be entered as an individual, or there is an option to enter as 2,3, or 4 person teams.
I have an allergy to pain, so would like to enter as part of a 4 person team in order that a little rest can be taken along the way. The idea is that we go out and have a bit of fun, nothing serious, and certainly nothing painfull. An age adjustment scale is applied to the times recorded, in order to enable people of all ages to compete against each other and give everyone a chance at victory. In a four person team, one team member is permitted to drop away after the halfway turn, and the teams time is taken on the third member over the finishing line. The entry fee is $5, and a short term licence is required for people without a Cycling Australia Licence.
If you are interested in taking part in a team, send me a pm and we can get in touch. I am a masters7 grade rider, which means "in the upper age brackets", or as I prefer "not very fast but pretty to watch!". I am not looking for A grade riders; on the contrary; average or very average will be adequate.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Jeff

Re: 20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 8:36 am
by BarryTas
i use the "barry handicap"

you can over take me if your bike is worth more than mine.......if not bring it on!

the last 20km TT at Richmond I did was one of the windiest days i have ridden in and my new speedo.cadence monitor did not work, oh and i had NO warm up

Re: 20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 8:46 am
by RobRollin
Might be a Dome team go out on the day, the last Dome TT team had a stack which put Pete in hospital and a knee operation in Melb.

I'll be riding solo.

It's all about speed, time trialing is the ultimate in racing. No excuses.

Re: 20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:54 am
by BarryTas
might try some laps of the hwy to New Norfolk and some hill reps up strickland

Re: 20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 2:21 pm
by BarryTas
lets all have a crack at this one and hope for a crisp day,

20kms is not far

Re: 20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 2:41 pm
by master6
Barry, if you know anyone wanting to enter as part of a team, please point them in my direction. Not everyone wants to ride hard all the way alone, and the team section suits those, like me, who like to mix effort with relative rest along the way.

Re: 20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 2:47 pm
by BarryTas
will do Master, i will harass evryone at the gym and we will have a chat with the DOME guys

Re: 20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 3:31 pm
by RobRollin
There was an email around last night about one of the Dome riders looking for a team............

Re: 20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 4:10 pm
by master6
RobRollin wrote:There was an email around last night about one of the Dome riders looking for a team............
Tell me more Rob. Who from? Who to?

Re: 20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 9:47 am
by RobRollin
I will post the details in here tonight Master6. You should be able to pick up a team pretty quickly.

Im keen to go and do some TT practice this weekend I beleive we are going out if your interested!

Re: 20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:35 am
by BarryTas
Rob, i maybe up for that.

I am getting a re-bike-fit on Friday....i am trying to milk as much speed out of my bike without spending big bucks...saving for my wedding :D :shock:

the road to Broadmarsh and beyond is goosd forTT practice...oh and the new town oval, if you can get to it!

Re: 20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:46 am
by RobRollin
My favourite places are Newtown Track, Seven Mile and Richmond. Bellerive Alexander Esplanade, into South Street (almost a crit). Its good to get out to Seven Mile, its wind affected nearly every time, so real world conditions. I go to the track on Thursday mornings to work on speed.

Re: 20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:16 pm
by BarryTas
the track is good but i can never get there when it's free,

the trick is to find somewhere:
* i can ride to that is not too far away (yes i dont have my licence yet, and yes i do have time to get it but i prefer to train insteed)
* a nice stretch of flatish/straightish road 10kms min in length...its good to have some slight hills and bends
* minimal traffic

Re: 20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:24 pm
by RobRollin
Richmond Road is also another good road to train on, being its undaulting and smooth flat road.

Re: 20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 1:52 pm
by Sam_20
What time is registration/start?

Re: 20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 3:49 pm
by RobRollin
I would get there at 8 to register and warm up. I like to be early. Race time 10am, have to register by 940.

Does everyone realise it is a teams event?

Re: 20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 4:01 pm
by BarryTas
I was under the impression that you can go solo or in a team of 2, 3 0r 4!

Master6, what is the deal?


Sam_20, welcome !!!

Re: 20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 6:01 pm
by master6
BarryTas wrote:I was under the impression that you can go solo or in a team of 2, 3 0r 4!

Master6, what is the deal?


Sam_20, welcome !!!
Barry, you are correct. Those who fancy themselves as serious time trialists will almost certainly be riding solo. I heard today that a gent and lady will be riding a tandem. Teams can be made up of 2, 3, or 4 riders. Short term CA licences are $33 for 1 day, or $44 for 3 days. I understand that a series of Time Trial events will be held in a couple of months time, so a 3 day licence could carry over to those events, and counts as a full credit of $44 if you subsequently choose to go to an annual licence.

My posting of a little while back is repeated here:-
"Greetings fellow cyclists,
The STVCC (Vets cycling club) are conducting a 20 km time trial at Richmond on Sunday 6/6/10.
The event can be entered as an individual, or there is an option to enter as 2,3, or 4 person teams.
I have an allergy to pain, so would like to enter as part of a 4 person team in order that a little rest can be taken along the way. The idea is that we go out and have a bit of fun, nothing serious, and certainly nothing painfull. An age adjustment scale is applied to the times recorded, in order to enable people of all ages to compete against each other and give everyone a chance at victory. In a four person team, one team member is permitted to drop away after the halfway turn, and the teams time is taken on the third member over the finishing line. The entry fee is $5, and a short term licence is required for people without a Cycling Australia Licence.
If you are interested in taking part in a team, send me a pm and we can get in touch. I am a masters7 grade rider, which means "in the upper age brackets", or as I prefer "not very fast but pretty to watch!". I am not looking for A grade riders; on the contrary; average or very average will be adequate.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Jeff"

Please note, I am not a spokesperson for the Vets club, merely a poor timetrialist looking for team mates.

Re: 20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:15 am
by RobRollin
Ah okay, well that sounds better. Although a team might be a good way to stay out of the wind!!

Sorry I missed you yesterday master6

Re: 20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 3:10 pm
by BarryTas
Thankyou wise Master6,

i know you are not the VETS spokesman, but you serve my purpose :D

Re: 20km TT 06/06/10

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 8:41 pm
by master6
There was another 20km time trial today, in Mackay NQ.
Results
http://mackaycycling.com/joom/index.php ... &Itemid=83
Similar times to ours in some respects.