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Creakyknees 12-28-10 10:51 PM

time trial length(s)
 
Aside from championship distances, what are typical lengths of time trials in US amateur racing? 3-6-8 miles or so, mostly?

I'm thinking of weekend stage races and local series, just trying to get a feel for typical distances around the country.

Grumpy McTrumpy 12-28-10 10:54 PM

10 miles is common.

20k is also somewhat common.

40k is the most common championship distance, as you mentioned.

danahs 12-28-10 11:58 PM

i would like to see more long TT's... maybe even something like a 100k tt

Hermes 12-29-10 01:46 AM

TTs vary here. Dunlap - 30K, Berkeley TTT 18 miles, Altamount TTT 20 miles, Calavaras ITT 10 miles, Esparto 18 miles, Topsport Stage Race ITT portion 10 miles, Madera Stage Race ITT portion 12 miles, Mount Diablo Hill climb ITT 10K and the District and Natz championships 40K.

Hermes 12-29-10 01:47 AM

We have a MegaMonster ITT 100KM and 100 miles.

veloboy971 12-29-10 07:18 AM


Originally Posted by Grumpy McTrumpy (Post 11996409)
10 miles is common.

20k is also somewhat common.

40k is the most common championship distance, as you mentioned.

+1

Also super common in FL are the super short 3-4 mile TT's which are part of the very few stage races here.
I have rarely seen a 40k TT as part of something other than championships or stand alone TT's in amateur racing.

kensuf 12-29-10 07:35 AM


Originally Posted by veloboy971 (Post 11997173)
+1

Also super common in FL are the super short 3-4 mile TT's which are part of the very few stage races here.
I have rarely seen a 40k TT as part of something other than championships or stand alone TT's in amateur racing.

As he said, 3-4 miles is the common distance here in Florida. Personally, I'd like to see more 15k+ distance TT's.

mattm 12-29-10 10:18 AM

A lot of ours are 15k/9mi, state champs (T)TT is 40k I think.

Always too long for me though.. hate friggin' TTs.

botto 12-29-10 10:47 AM


Originally Posted by danahs (Post 11996622)
i would like to see more long TT's... maybe even something like a 100k tt

move to the UK. it's chock-a-block with boring events like that.

El Diablo Rojo 12-29-10 10:52 AM

Creeky we don't get many races with a TT, Ft Davis and Fayetteville both are under 20mi. Most of the other TT event's tend to fall into the 20mile range other than the State Champs. I wish we had more races with TT's though.

Hida Yanra 12-29-10 11:04 AM


Originally Posted by Creakyknees (Post 11996392)
Aside from championship distances, what are typical lengths of time trials in US amateur racing? 3-6-8 miles or so, mostly?
I'm thinking of weekend stage races and local series, just trying to get a feel for typical distances around the country.

Local TT series races tend to be a bit longer, 15 miles or so?
TTs in stage races are 9-12 miles, (a bit more for big stage races like Elkhorn/Hood)
Championship TTs are usually 40km ish

mmmmm, mmmm.... I am in favor of TTs :)

esammuli 12-29-10 11:21 AM

In SoCal the stand alone TT series has events ranging from 14km-20km plus a few weekends with 40km options. The district TT is 37.5km. Stage race TTs seem to run anywhere from 5km uphill (Callville Bay) to 22km on a flat course (Valley of the Sun).

Creakyknees 12-29-10 11:39 AM


Originally Posted by El Diablo Rojo (Post 11997991)
Creeky we don't get many races with a TT, Ft Davis and Fayetteville both are under 20mi. Most of the other TT event's tend to fall into the 20mile range other than the State Champs. I wish we had more races with TT's though.

check the calendar, we have a number of stage races this (coming / 2011) year, including a couple of new ones

Racer Ex 12-29-10 12:52 PM


Originally Posted by kensuf (Post 11997213)
As he said, 3-4 miles is the common distance here in Florida. Personally, I'd like to see more 15k+ distance TT's.

It's the same in Louisiana. Lame distances. I asked a promoter why and he said they were afraid some triathalete might come in and win.

Did I mention lame?

Super duper lame.

El Diablo Rojo 12-29-10 01:13 PM


Originally Posted by Creakyknees (Post 11998260)
check the calendar, we have a number of stage races this (coming / 2011) year, including a couple of new ones

Which ones? Alsation has deleted it...New Braunfels hasn't had a TT in 5 years...Mineral Wells can kiss my 40+ ass that promoter isn't getting a dime from me this entire season.

johnybutts 12-29-10 01:42 PM


Originally Posted by El Diablo Rojo (Post 11998689)
Which ones? Alsation has deleted it...New Braunfels hasn't had a TT in 5 years...Mineral Wells can kiss my 40+ ass that promoter isn't getting a dime from me this entire season.

What's the deal with mwsr? I raced it last year and really enjoyed it.

El Diablo Rojo 12-29-10 02:10 PM


Originally Posted by johnybutts (Post 11998822)
What's the deal with mwsr? I raced it last year and really enjoyed it.

No 40+ open...they are offering a 35+ 4/5 and 40+ 3/4...because it's not fare that slow fat ass guys who shouldn't have ever left the 4's can't beat Ex.

danahs 12-29-10 02:19 PM


Originally Posted by Hermes (Post 11996892)
We have a MegaMonster ITT 100KM and 100 miles.

can you send me a link to this?

Hermes 12-29-10 07:33 PM


Originally Posted by danahs (Post 11998987)
can you send me a link to this?

http://megamonster.lowkeyhillclimbs.com/2011/

Creakyknees 12-29-10 07:38 PM


Originally Posted by El Diablo Rojo (Post 11998689)
Which ones? Alsation has deleted it...New Braunfels hasn't had a TT in 5 years...Mineral Wells can kiss my 40+ ass that promoter isn't getting a dime from me this entire season.

I was thinking of Texarkana and Kilgore. Also Fayetteville and Fort Davis and Cotton Patch. Plus a few in LA but I don't think the Austin crew ever drives that far.

El Diablo Rojo 12-29-10 08:15 PM

Yeah I mentioned Ft Davis and Fayetteville. I'll be doing Joe Martin this year.

Racer Ex 12-29-10 10:49 PM


Originally Posted by Creakyknees (Post 12000366)
Kilgore.

Donde?

Nate552 12-29-10 11:50 PM


Originally Posted by Creakyknees (Post 12000366)
I was thinking of Texarkana and Kilgore. Also Fayetteville and Fort Davis and Cotton Patch. Plus a few in LA but I don't think the Austin crew ever drives that far.

Wait...Kilgore? What?


Originally Posted by Racer Ex (Post 12001195)
Donde?

About 30 miles east of me.

Nate552 12-30-10 12:00 AM


Originally Posted by Nate552 (Post 12001447)
Wait...Kilgore? What?



About 30 miles east of me.

Wow, sure enough, http://www.txbra.org/events/event.asp?EventID=2149 This race will be the closest race to me all season.

johnybutts 12-30-10 07:10 AM


Originally Posted by Nate552 (Post 12001474)
Wow, sure enough, http://www.txbra.org/events/event.asp?EventID=2149 This race will be the closest race to me all season.


So youll be hosting the bf.net afterparty?

;)


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