Time Trial / Time Trialling / TT

Yes.

Yes, I rode it in 2011 and 2012. I did not cover myself with glory, but I did win a club championship (although only because no one else rode a twelve in that year).

The first year I rode there were marshalling problems (as Hippy can confirm) but these were caused by unforeseen roadworks and I think the organisers did well not to cancel the event altogether. Generally I'd say the organisation was excellent - the promoter then was Esther Carpenter who is very experienced and highly competent, but was threatening to retire. I don't know what the position will be this year.

The course is mostly flat, but it is exposed to wind off the sea. For this reason it's probably unlikely to be a comp. record course, but if you're going to spend a whole day on your bike I'd say it's a lot more pleasant to be on the Kent marshes than riding endlessly up and down the A31.

I'd recommend the event to anyone, but I think it's especially suitable for a first attempt at the distance.