Time Trial / Time Trialling / TT

Jens about to start off on his hour attempt...

Coverage links on steephill.

Porlock HC this sunday - I know @Borek and @TDOdan are on the start list - anyone else on here going for it?

http://www.porlockhillclimb.co.uk/info.htm

4.2 miles at 5% average

I would be very surprised if Tejvan and Wendy Houvenaghel don't take it again...

Hoping to beat last years time of 17.08...

Why do hill climbs get much bigger prize pots?

They don't normally - this is an exception as they have been organised in getting sponsorship for the race - normally prize funds are from entry costs instead just like any other TT. Apparently there is even a start ramp!

It is also closed road as its run on the Porlock toll road - again very unusual.

The Bec and the Catford HC's also have larger than normal prize pools don't they?

Boom!

https://www.bc-clubs.co.uk/wigmorecc/index.php/calendar/open-events/hill-climb-2014

That's 4 hill climbs that pay over the odds. Lazy bastards only have to ride a few minutes!

Get thin and win?

Got to love a 2 hour drive to race for such a short amount of time. Porlock should be fun on fixed though!

Tejvan was smashing it last weekend so will most probably take another win!

Also the start ramp they've made sounds like a challenge!

Yeah, although porlock is one of the longest hcs. Should be good for fixed as it's mostly a constant gradient.

Get thin and win?

Got the thin part down.... Need to work on the winning :p

Porlock hill climb was a tough race! Managed 17.32 on a slightly longer course than last years! 65" felt like a good choice for me. @Borek smashed it but shame about the time penalty for a late start! Tejvan destroyed the field with a win by over a minute at 14.11.

Now for some more hill reps and detox dieting!

Lord knows what my time was today. Got given 45 mins initially despite catching minute man before half way who did a 21... Then given a 16.09 which would have put me top 5 ( way too quick) then corrected to 18.20.... Pretty sure I was on a 17 though. stupidly didn't start garmin until after a mile. Will have to check the GPS files tomorrow when I am on my laptop.

Good work Dan and borek!

Nightmare! Hopefully get a time sorted @danb!

I'm just glad I didn't stack it on the start ramp!

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good work all.

Anybody on here heading up to Stocksbridge next weekend for the club event on Pea Royd?

when's the lea valley cc hill climb?

Sunday 2.11.14 10am according to my calendar.

thank you

at least one LUFFGUSS cap on display in Porlock

Think that was me - in red and yellow skinsuit?

Yup... Bristol South rider on the start ramp. Is the picture showing? If not there's a FB gallery here:
https://www.facebook.com/5cott/media_set?set=a.10153229857550995.1073741830.572610994&type=1&l=99f1e9e6bd

Hounslow Autumn Club 25

I'm pleased with this picture. In a way it's a pity Mark (on the trike) has a helmet and clip on bars, otherwise it would look like one of those Patterson ancient and modern drawings.

There is a report, but I'm not sure it's interesting enough to post here.

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http://rouleur.cc/journal/racing/art-time-trialling

Worlds Live: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/29334984