VdA Time Trial
Series
John Poore put together a nice spreadsheet to really look at all the results and variable conditions at each event. You can choose your name from the "Chart" page and it will break the info down for you. See it here: 2006-2007 Data Sheet To get to the course on the Bisti, take Hwy-371 about 6½ miles south of the NAPI headquarters between mile markers 95 and 94.. Turn right and follow the signs to the start/finish area. The course is a challenging 10 mile loop on smooth pavement with all right hand turns and almost no traffic. 10/03/08: NEXT TT Event will be October 11th at 9 am, same location. 2007 RESULTS
2006 RESULTS
The Velo de Animas club is starting a handicap time trial
series to be held the first Saturday of every month. The course is a 10 mile clockwise loop on smooth roads up on
the NAPI with some rolling terrain. The Start/Finish is
at the corner of 4155 & 4164 with all right hand turns. Riders will start
at one minute intervals in the order they signed up. The start time will vary
during the year considering the temperature and wind. During the summer
months the start time will be 8 am, noon during the winter months and 10AM
during the transition. NAPI weather data between 2000 and 2005 is summarized
on three graphs: temperature, wind speed, and wind direction (from weather.nmsu.edu/cgi-shl/cns/uberpage.pl).
The handicap system
was developed by the British Cycling Time Trials organization, previously
known as the Road Time Trials Council or RTTC (cyclingtimetrials.org.uk).
Your handicap is
based on the difference between your best time and the "standard"
time for that distance, reduced by a small percentage (1/15). For a 10 mile
TT, the standard time is 17 minutes. To determine your overall time for the
event, the handicap is subtracted from your actual event time. So in effect,
everyone is competing against their own PB time. Example:
Excel
Formula: =(PB-ST)-TRUNC( (PB-ST)*24*60*60/15) /24/60/60 Standard Times:
This
event is only open to Velo de Animas club members.
We will take sign-ups for club membership at the event (it’s only $10 to
join). Dues for all club members must be current with a signed standard
liability release form on file membership form (see Membership link on left for form). This is a club-sanctioned
ride, so helmets approved by recognized safety standards must be worn. Even
though there is not much traffic on the Bisti, all roads are open, so it is
the rider’s responsibility ride safely. But I’m a fitness
rider and don’t race. Why should I do these time trials? See Coach Fred
Matheny’s response. But I’m not in shape, maybe I’ll do a time trial later in the year. Actually the way the
handicap system works, your results are better as you improve your times. The
main purpose of this series is to give everyone a training goal and a measure
of your improving fitness. Come out and show
your support of the club by participating in this time trial series. We will
have refreshments and a social recovery ride after the event. The club will sponsor
prizes at the end of the season based on improvement and participation. If you have any
questions or are interested in helping, please contact John Poore (cell: 505-716-8129). Ask
Coach Fred Matheny: Question: In your Complete Book of
Road Bike Training, you recommend short time trials to improve racing
ability. And in newsletter issue No. 134, time trialing was recommended as a
way to gauge improvement. But I'm a fitness rider and don't race. Is there
any reason I should do these time trials? Coach Fred
Replies:
Time trialing isn't just for racers. In fact, it's the racing skill most
often used in non-competitive situations. Here's why you
should consider including a 5- to 10-mile effort at time trial intensity
every week or two:
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