Time Trialling

Club Time Trial Series
Club 10 Series
Hall of Fame

Whilst time trials are a key but rare part of the big races like the Tour de France, in the UK time trials are held everywhere and it's common for many riders to race just time trials week-in, week-out.

They're a great way to get into racing as they're simple: you ride as fast as you can by youself over a set course and that's it. Slipstreaming and tactics don't matter: it's about concentration, keeping as high a pace as you can sustain. With experience you'll perfect the art of maintaining a high speed and knowing how to save those precious seconds.

Part of the attraction of the race is that you are racing yourself, often trying for a new personal best time for a particular distance. As such, this means it's easy for newcomers to try a TT as their first race, without having to worry about the tactics and dangers of a 60-strong bunch in a road race.

Many of our members have found it a good way to begin competitive cycling and the Kingston Wheelers club events in 2010 are the ideal place to start: these are 10 mile time trials. The club also takes part in team time trials and organises an informal annual hill climb event each autumn.

In 2010 the club ran its annual season-opening time trial, the Gil Jessop Sporting 14. At the end of the season the club also holds the John Bornhoft Memorial Hill Climb of the slopes of Leith Hill.

Trophies and Awards
Whether you win races or not, you can get rewarded for your efforts at the end of the season at the club's annual Prize Presentation and Lunch. There's a lot of silverware on offer so you can look up what you have to do to win a cup, shield or trophy.

The Hall of Fame
Where do you stand in the club's time trial history?

Time Trial Records
Adam Page smashed the club's 10 and 25 mile records in the past two years but there are plenty of other long-standing times to aim for.

Club Time Trial Series

We have a special season-long time trial competition based around a series of designated TT events. Points are awarded, from 10 down to 1, for the first 10 riders in each event. Your best seven rides will count for the trophy so you don't have to ride every event. But participation often counts more than speed to rack up points. Remember, the aim of the series is to have fun and to pick events for us all to ride together, this is firstly a way for members to have a common calendar of races, it's not just about collecting the trophy at the end of the year.

2010 Series Events

21 Feb	Redhill Sporting	18 miles
7 Mar	East Surrey Hardriders	29.9 miles
24 Apr	Kingston Phoenix RC	10 miles
16 May	High Wycombe CC	25 miles
13 Jun	Team Axiom	25 miles
18 Jul	West London CA	50 miles
31 Jul	Charlotteville CC	10 miles
29 Aug	Alton CC	25 miles
11 Sep	A3 CRG	10 miles
26 Sep	Epsom CC	25 miles

Current Standings

As of 22 February 2010

No points so far, Redhill CC event was cancelled due to bad weather

Past Winners

2009	Ben Elliott
2008	Ben Elliott
2007	Jack Haswell
2006	Naz Peralta

Club 10 Time Trials

The club runs a summer series of 10 mile club time trials on the Holmwood (G10/42) course near Dorking. Click here for the location of the start point.

Would you like to start racing? For beginners and seasoned racers alike, there are few events more fun than the club's summer Club 10 series. Run in conjunction with the Kingston Phoenix RC, these are 10 mile time trials held every two weeks on a Wednesday evening and they're an ideal way to try your first race because of the short distance but also because the friendly atmosphere means there's little competitive spirit.

The series is back for 2010 with an expanded number of events. For dates, see the calendar. The start time is usually 7.30 pm with riders setting off at 30 second intervals. Entry is via the forum, keep an eye on the time trialling section.

Non-members
To enter, post your name on the corresponding thread on the forum. Priority is given to club members and typically on Wednesday nights we get the maximum 25 riders. If you are not yet a club member, write "(Private TT)" after your name on the forum thread. Entry fee payable on the night is £2. If you would like to ride a few times, please think about joining.