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    Posted: 24 Jul 09 at 3:05pm

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Originally posted by Doug.H

Originally posted by Medway Maniac

The time trial - no hiding behind your team-
mates there!


Such a pity we can't run a sailing equivalent. PY racing is closest, but
without being able to control the wind so that everyone gets the same
quantity/quality, pure time trialling  with individual starts is not
on...


But the wind can change during the day of a road bike TT. The person
starting last could end up with a much stronger head wind than the first
starter of the day, or vice versa. Unless they're in an indoor track, even the
TT has the potential to be reasonably unfair.

Yeah but all the top GC contenders start just 3 mins apart so it's pretty even.
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Originally posted by Medway Maniac

The time trial - no hiding behind your team-
mates there!


Such a pity we can't run a sailing equivalent. PY racing is closest, but
without being able to control the wind so that everyone gets the same
quantity/quality, pure time trialling  with individual starts is not
on...



But the wind can change during the day of a road bike TT. The person
starting last could end up with a much stronger head wind than the first
starter of the day, or vice versa. Unless they're in an indoor track, even the
TT has the potential to be reasonably unfair.

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About the closest we get is Speed Week type events.
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The time trial - no hiding behind your team-mates there!

Such a pity we can't run a sailing equivalent. PY racing is closest, but without being able to control the wind so that everyone gets the same quantity/quality, pure time trialling  with individual starts is not on...
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And on ITV4. It's started hosing down somewhat.
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Originally posted by Lukepiewalker

Armstrong handy in a TT too mind...

Granted but Wiggo should take time out of LA ...

BTW live feed today here http://www.fromsport.com/video-40383.html

 



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Armstrong handy in a TT too mind...
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I know that cycling is a popular second sport for sailors as it gives us something to do when there is no wind, and its also a fun way of getting / keeping fit. Thought I'd start a thread so people can post pics of their bikes and things and chat about cycling stuff!

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Facinating viewing ...Wiggo hung in yesterday ... now they are on his turf, the TT
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