Gold Standard 40K TT Times?
So I did some reading awhile back and it seems that 40K seems to be the gold standard of TT's. For the sake of argument, lets assume this is true. As an old verteran returning to racing, I'd love some honest input as to what type of times one should expect to see for a 40K TT.
Cat 5 - Cat 4 /Masters 35+ - Cat 3 - Also, lets assume its the same course, conditions, and bike. In other words, to effectively compete at each level, where do you see typical times coming in for these racing categories. Of course the best way to find out is to just get out there (which I plan to do). I'd just like to guage myself and have a benchmark to shoot for. Thanks |
Random guess:
Cat 5 - Sub hour Cat 4 - sub 58 Cat 3 - Sub 55 Masters 35+ Sub 54 |
Originally Posted by DrWJODonnell
(Post 8295684)
Random guess:
Cat 5 - Sub hour Cat 4 - sub 58 Cat 3 - Sub 55 Masters 35+ Sub 54 |
Originally Posted by JaRow
(Post 8295713)
That seems way too fast.
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Here are some results from a local 40k last may
Best of each ... cat 1-2... 58:02 cat 4... 56:56 cat 5... 59:16 women... 1:03:27 45+... 0:56:24 55+... 1:01:03 65+... 1:05:54 |
One thing to remember about TT's. Cat's can be very deceiving. At states last year, the cat 4 winner went faster then the cat 3 guys. Lots of very fast 3 and 4 guys out there that pretty much just race TT's.
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Results from a 40k last april
Cat 5 - 55:25 Cat 4 - 57:15 Cat 3 - 56:18 Cat 1/2/3 - 52:37 40 + - 56:02 50 + - 56:53 |
I think the course could make a big difference
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Pro 1-2 53.44
Cat 3 55.47 Cat 4 57.15 Cat 5 58.48 M35+ 53.13 M45+ 53.52 M55+ 52.55 Quick results from the Fl. State TT Championship last year. |
The OP said "Gold Standard".
So, obviously he wants times needed to win or place I presume. They would have to based on cool temps, a windless day and few turns. |
Ask DrWJO about categories and their corresponding TT times... ;)
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These are 2007 men's times for Church Creek, a dead flat 40km loop, which usually has some headwind in the middle (so I guess a tailwind at the beginning and end).
5 - 59:13 4 - 56:05 1/2/3 - 50:56 40+ - 52:15 Always amazes me how fast the old guys still are. |
1st goal is to get under 60 minutes. after that, then there will be some variance depending on the day and course conditions, but generally, what DrWOD said. once you start hitting sub 53', you're a playa.
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I suppose with the above answers, you get the idea. Check out your state championships over the past 2-3 years - conditions will vary between years and you see a difference of a couple minutes on the same course.
Generally, if your a Cat5 or just starting out, shoot for a sub hour with good aero equipment. If you have been training for a couple years, have a coach and have been trying to be a TT specialist then shoot for a sub 55. Then again, every state has a different course - not all are flat out and back. I like the idea of a TT series, like last years Chicago TT series. Each course was different - most had a series of turns and hills and each posed a different set of challenges. I hope they put it on again this year. Here's a link http://www.chicagoTT.com Look at the final results : So - it's difficult to say exactly what time is a gold standard, it depends on too many factors. If you find yourself new and competitive with the Cat1,2,3s, consider yourself doing pretty good. |
Originally Posted by DrWJODonnell
(Post 8295963)
Results from a 40k last april
Cat 5 - 55:25 Cat 4 - 57:15 Cat 3 - 56:18 Cat 1/2/3 - 52:37 40 + - 56:02 50 + - 56:53 |
Originally Posted by JoesInBoston
(Post 8296825)
Is it safe to say that the CAT 5 winner is no longer a CAT 5 anymore.....
Originally Posted by umd
(Post 8295970)
I think the course could make a big difference
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Is it safe to say that the CAT 5 winner is no longer a CAT 5 anymore..... Comparing times over the huge variety of courses and conditions is impossible. A sub-hour goal is nice, but pretty easy these days if you spend a few dollars. As you know, racing is the only way to find out. |
Originally Posted by JaRow
(Post 8295713)
That seems way too fast.
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Originally Posted by ElJamoquio
(Post 8299146)
Nope. I barely won a cat4 last year with a ~56:30 equivalent (race was about a kilo too long or so).
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Question: What type of bike, road or dedicated TT/Tri bike? Cat 5 can break an hour on a tt bike, but it takes a hard man to do it without aero crap |
I will break an hour this year. That I know. i may even break it by quite a bit. I do not see myself getting below 58 minutes this year. The TT's I have been in I seem to always lose to some phenom that decimates everyone by 2-4 minutes. I could have sworn there were some 54 and 55 minute cat 5 TT's last year but everyone else (position 2-infinity) was more like in the 58 minute range or longer. |
Originally Posted by cat4ever
(Post 8299607)
Caveat: I've not ready any other replies
Question: What type of bike, road or dedicated TT/Tri bike? Cat 5 can break an hour on a tt bike, but it takes a hard man to do it without aero crap |
Originally Posted by couchweight
(Post 8295760)
One thing to remember about TT's. Cat's can be very deceiving. At states last year, the cat 4 winner went faster then the cat 3 guys. Lots of very fast 3 and 4 guys out there that pretty much just race TT's.
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Originally Posted by cat4ever
Cat 5 can break an hour on a tt bike, but it takes a hard man to do it without aero crap
Originally Posted by kudude
(Post 8300538)
DoK claims he can pound out a sub hour 40k in the drops any time he feels like. I believe him.
EDIT: ...and if he did make that assertion then having met the man - I believe him as well... |
Who is DoK?
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