Time Trialling is one of the most effective ways to prepare for races. For the un-initiated Time Trialing (TT) is where you go off on a pre arranged course, usually 10mls, and race against the clock. It's hard, but builds fitness (and character). TT is essentially what you would be doing in the bike leg of a Triathlon, so TT is replicating the rigours of race day, ideal race preparation. We are affiliated to the TT Association, which means that we can enter club TT run by other clubs.
The most popular TT circuit locally is around Follingsby lane and the Washington highway- it's flat to gently rolling, reasonably fast and mostly left hand turns.
During the summer months, Sun City will be holding a TT on the Follingsby Lane circuit. This is a two lap circuit, each lap being 6 miles. Follingsby Lane is the country road linking the A1290 (Nissan Rd) and the A195 Northumberland way. The meeting point is at the end nearest to the A195. Follingsby Lane is also signposted as the location for the AAA Dog Kennels.
This is an ideal session for all abilities as more experienced riders can ride the full 2 lap 12ml course, while novices can get an introduction to Time Trialling and start by completing only 1 lap if they feel their fitness levels arn't yet up to completing the full course.
Entry to the TT will be free for Sun City Members and £1 for non members.
Start Time 7pm, be there at 6.45 to register.
Course. 2, 6mile laps of a flat fast course.
Here are the new TT results and scoring system for 2008 season. The scores are based on an optimum time for males of 28 mins and females of 33 mins, each of which would give you 100 points. Individual scores are based on what percentage an individuals time is in relation to these optimum times. If you were to ride under the 28/33 minute time you would score more than 100 points.
The final scoring will take an average of your best 5 ride time. Therefore if you don't get out at least 5 times over the TT season your final standing will suffer.
Overall Standings (as of 11 Sept)
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Name |
No of Rides |
Best Time |
Average Score (Best 5 Times) |
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1 |
Paul Robson |
7 |
29.56 |
91.13 |
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2 |
Ian Walker |
5 |
32.58 |
83.50 |
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3 |
Chris Redfern |
5 |
33.44 |
80.83 |
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4 |
Nick Hughes |
5 |
36.15 |
75.52 |
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5 |
Paul Bennett |
4 |
34.28 |
71.79 |
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6 |
John McCann |
3 |
31.37 |
52.36 |
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7 |
Bryn Hanson |
3 |
34.33 |
47.20 |
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8 |
Angela Stevenson |
3 |
47.26 |
38.66 |
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9 |
Kerry Gowland |
1 |
34.31 |
19.12 |
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10 |
Rob Wright |
1 |
32.14 |
17.37 |
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11 |
Steve Robertson |
1 |
34.30 |
16.23 |
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12 |
Ian Maw |
1 |
35.39 |
15.71 |
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13 |
Gavin Alcorn |
1 |
36.06 |
15.51 |
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14 |
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1 |
38.24 |
14.58 |
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Andy McCrae |
1 |
28.48 |
0 |
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