Time Trial / Time Trialling / TT

Are there any tts currently held that have a category for pre 1950s bikes?

That would be a narrow field, A3crg run a "heritage" class in some of their Goodwood races, but the oldest grouping is pre-1992, which makes me feel ancient given that bikes I bought new with my own money qualify 👴

yes, fantastic.

Are there any tts currently held that have a category for pre 1950s bikes? Would be interesting to know a direct comparison.

As Tester says it would be a bit too restrictive. A direct comparison to the 'Nations' of 1949 couldn't really be done now because the roads are so different.

However, I have a suggestion. How about having an lfgss 25 championship by simply attaching our riders to an existing event as private time trials? I think the Twickenham/Hounslow/Westerley Interclub held on the West of Windsor course in May would be ideal for this purpose - I feel sure the organisers would welcome some extra riders.

How the machines are specified would be up for discussion, but surely we would not want to have variable gears. If it were just up to me, I would not allow anything 'aero' beyond dropped handlebars, which would pretty much take us back to Rene Berton's bike in that photo. This seems desirable because, by excluding special TT kit, it would make the competition open to anyone with a single gear bike.

Before we discuss bikes the first question must be Is anyone interested?

I would be happy to provide a (second hand) trophy at my own expense.

The West of Windsor course seems suitable for this since it's not a dragstrip and, although far from flat, it has seen some good rides done on fixed . 'Staggy', who posts occasionally on the forum, has done a short 58 there on fixed.

If this is a success, I will suggest the lfgss CC should be invited to join the Interclub as a full member for 2025.

I've got a Hounslow Committee meeting next month - if anyone wants to take up the idea, I'd like to be able to report it at that meeting.