Specialized - you tri–we fly

I’m not going to Kona (but I know someone who is  - more on that later) but I thought this was a very innovative marketing campaign from Specialized Bicycle.  Basically, if you qualified for Kona on a Specialized bike, they will ship your bike for free.

You've been planning for this day for months - even years. Early mornings, skipping dessert, working harder than you ever thought you could. This year, Specialized wants to reward the commitment of Kona qualifiers who race our bikes by taking care of some of the logistics. As part of our huge AREA 140.6 celebration, we will fly your Specialized race bike to the event for FREE. Qualifying Kona participants need to register by clicking the link below to receive a prepaid FedEx shipping tag - it's one less thing to worry about so you can concentrate on racing. We call it our You Tri, We Fly celebration - 'cause it's Kona - you should be thinking about the race - not getting your stuff there.

I’m not necessary in the market for a new bike right now but loyalty programs like this get my attention.  I think they make a great product and have definitely moved up on my wish list.

July TT - 2011

Took place Saturday, 6AM, 07/23/2011 - hot / humid
Chris West - 28:12

Robin Ryder - 31:04

Chris Crampton - 33:24

Chad Hill - 37:04 ( training ride)

JULY TT - POSTPONED - July 23, 2011

Next scheduled time trial will be Saturday July 16, 2011  July 23, 2011 probably around 6:30am.  Hopefully with this being on Saturday morning we can get a few more people to attend.

Time Trial Rules

 

The Course

• The Time Trial starts at Lake Thoreau Drive (at the stop sign on the west side of the intersection.
• Head west along the trace crossing Clyde Depot (see safety rules – it is your responsibility to observe all traffic lbaws for your personal safety as well as the safety of others) and continuing to Epley Station.
• At Epley Station turn around in the parking lot by taking the immediate right and swinging around to the right side of the parking lot.  Turn immediately back onto the trace and head back from towards the start.
• The finish line of the time trial is the “Stop Ahead” sign just prior to Lake Thoreau Drive.  Stopping prior to the intersection gives ample time to decrease speed and regain your composure.
• The course is approximately 11.8 miles.  The clock time will determine all standings.

Procedural Rules

• There is a minimum of 30 seconds between starts.
• Warming up on the course after the first rider has started is forbidden. Warm up to the east of Lake Thoreau Drive.
• There are three methods allowed for starting.
• You can have someone hold your bike allowing you to be clipped in with both feet (if someone is willing to assist).
• You may steady yourself with the stop sign allowing you to be clipped in with both feet.
• You may start unassisted from a standing position.
• Rolling starts are prohibited.
• No drafting is allowed.  USAT rules apply when passing and being overtaken – (i.e..  you most maintain a minimum of three bike lengths between bikes, you have 15 seconds to complete a pass once it is initiated).
• Ride through the finish line and continue riding in the same direction so as not to interfere with riders finishing behind you .
• To avoid congestion on the Trace, return to Jackson Station following completion of the time trial.  Do not go back onto the course while riders are still competing.

Safety Guidelines

• You are responsible for your own safety. The Trace is not closed for the event. You are deemed to be a regular trace user.
• Ride to the right as you would when normally using the trace.
• Announce your presence with a “Pass on Left” when overtaking pedestrians, other cyclist and time trial participants.
• Respect the rights of other trace users. Allow plenty of room when passing pedestrians or other cyclists. This is a multi-use pathway.
• When passing another TT participant, do not pass to the right. Maintain a speed sufficient to get clear of the other participant.
• Do not ride with your head down. Pay attention to your surroundings.
• When approaching all intersections you must check in both directions well in advance to determine whether it is safe to cross. If in doubt, err on the side of caution.
• Helmet use is mandatory.

2011 Time Trials

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

From Dan - This was the first ride I have done with any group in a long while and only my second TT ever.  I feel good about my effort and know I have some seconds to gain back. 

NAME	TIME	SPEED (MPH) *
SAM	27:18	25.93
LANCE	28:20	24.98
ED	28:27	24.88
RALAND	29:58	23.62
KEITH	30:31	23.20
DAN	30:42	23.06
JD	30:48	22.98
CHAD	31:22	22.57
DENNIS	31:35	22.41

*  JD’s time was 30:48 not 30:18

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Tuesday morning brought out the B-team plus a couple.  It was time for our annual TT.  We have a fixed route that just happens to be right next to my house.  It is an 11.8 mile out and back on the trace.  The out portion is slightly uphill and, well, the back is slightly downhill.  There are no hills and only one rarely travelled intersection on the route.   Read the complete post here – powermultisport.com

NAME	TIME	SPEED (MPH) *
SAM	28:20	24.98
ED	29:23	24.09
KEITH	29:31	23.98
JAMES	30:32	23.18
RALAND	30:33	23.17
ROBIN	31:30	22.47
DENNIS	?

* MPH calculations are performed using this site ( http://www.machinehead-software.co.uk/bike/speed_distance_time_calc.html ) with a set distance of 11.8 miles.  There is no rounding and MPH is stated with the hundredths.

Time Trial Archives - 2006

Hub City Cyclists Time Trials
Wednesday Time Trials - 5:45 PM at Lake Thoreau Road 1+ miles west of Jackson Station on the Longleaf Trace.
Want more details or to set up another ride? Call Suzanne at 264-1219 or Nancy at 264-9399.
Report from the August 30th time trial
August 30 TT

Keith	32:17	22.12 MPH
Tim	32:37	21.89 MPH
Jim	33:12	21.51 MPH
Mark	31:33	22.63 MPH
Dave	32:37	21.89 MPH
Steve	31:23	22.75 MPH
Sam	29:36	24.12 MPH
Chris	27:15	26.20 MPH *

* new course record
Report from the August 23rd, 2006 time trial: Called off due to lightning. No prudent person participated. We did get this report from Jim Coll: "I was 33:51; Jeremy was 36:?? (a few seconds better than last week). The rest were cowards."
 
Report from the August 16th, 2006 time trial: Participants were: Sam Hudson, Steve Phillips, Keith Hilpp, Tim Cole, Dave Beckett, Jeremy Smith and Matthew ???.

August 16 TT

Jeremy	36.43	19.36
Keith	32.37	21.80
Tim	32.38	21.79
Sam	29.30	24.10
Dave	32.40	21.77
Steve	30.52	23.03
Matthew	38.04	18.68

See pictures and lies from the 2005 time trials

Time Trial Archives - 2005

Hub City Cyclists

Thursday Time Trials - 5:30 PM at Lake Thoreau Road 1+ miles west of Jackson Station on the Longleaf Trace. Contact Dave Beckett for details.

Want more details or to set up another ride? Call Suzanne at 264-1219 or Nancy at 264-9399.

Report from the August 18th time trial:
Sorry about last week there were actually 3 riders the week before.  It looked like bad weather, but although part of the course was wet it did not rain.  Steve Phillips Mike Brock, and Phillip Thrower all ran the course that week.  Mr. Thrower had a flat and DNF, Mike went on a rescue mission, and I did what I could by going home and eating dinner.  This past Thursday Phillip came back to run again and put in a time of 32.55, not bad for his first official run this year. I hope to see you all out running next week.
David Gibbs

Report from the July 28 time trial:
Hello everyone, We had a nice time trial yesterday, and here are the results. Steve had a 31.44
Chris West had a 29.48, and long time no see, welcome back Mark Anderson rode a 28.33
We had a couple of people drop by and encourage, but not ride it so thank you for coming by
See ya David Gibbs

Reports from the June 30th time trial:
Hello
Hope you all had a great 4th.  We had 3 people show for the last  time trial of June
Steve Phillips   31.10
Chris West       29.18
Mike Brock       wherabouts unknown
As I have said in previous emails I will be absent this week and next.  I hope that Chris West is able to do it this week, we will  see about next.
Thanks
David

Reports from the June 23rd time trial:

Dear time trial enthusiasts,
Last week will just have to be the last time I miss.  I mean with some of the unbelievably fast times sent back to me I really want to be there to watch people set fire to this course! Mike Villalonga went so fast he was talking to himself on the way out but didn't hear what he said until he was riding back in!! David Graves left his house in Brandon on his bike at 5:15 did the time trial and was back home sipping a mint julip by 6:30 And finally our beloved Owen Munton was late, didn't start till after dark and actually had to slow down because he was outrunning his head lamp!  on a unicycle no less!! Well thanks for sending me these wonderful times see ya next week.

David Gibbs

25:10 it would have been faster but there was bit of a head wind.

Mike Villalonga

Dear Michael,
     When listing your time please include both out AND back, not just your time
for half the course.  So, that would mean roughly your time would have been
about 50 minutes for the 12 miles (I "cut you a little slack" since the course
is downhill coming back).  Keep working hard and I am sure that you will
improve.
                                                      Best wishes,
                                                      Lance Armstrong
                                                      (who just happens
                                                       to be using Dave
                                                       Beckett's computer)

Mike was on his mountain bike too. My time was 26:18, but I rode my unicycle and forgot to wear my skinsuit.

Owen

Report from the June 9th time trial:
Hello everyone, This was a much better week for the TT, we had 3 participants.  The course was great, it didn't rain on them.  Well anyway here are the times.
Chris Pike        33.54 this was his 1st run and that is a great time Chris!
Steve                31.29 He said his legs were tired I wish I were that fast tired
Brandon Guillory  28.1 Again tired legs from a triathlon he says he will break the course record in 2, count em 2 weeks.  Good luck with that Brandon.
That's all for now, come on out next week and join the fun.
David

Report from the may 19th Time Trial:

First my apologies I was unable to attend, and also unable to verify that a replacement would attend.  But low and behold Chris West stepped up and recorded the times for all 4 riders.
Robyn Ryder      31.51 PB
Steve Phillips      31.20
Chris                  29.39
Tyler West          bout 45.00 new rider

Report from the May 12th time trial:
What a week at the time trial!  Chris West's rear tire was rubbing his frame badly he said he was dying trying to keep the pedals turning.  The book that I keep everyone's time in was stolen from the side of the trail when I was ridding to Clyde and back( I think it was Villalonga). Anyway here are the times of the 4 brave souls on the trial
Robyn  32.18
Steve   31.38 after a 25 mile warm up
Cary    30.48
Chris   30.36  with tire rub
That is also the order they went out, so nice job.  By the way getting a little worried about Beckett he has not been in a while someone check his office and make sure the administration has not kidnapped him.
See you next week
David

Report from the April 28th time trial:

Mike Brock  35.19
Steve           31.47
Butch E       31.44
Chris W       30.21
Brandon       28.32
Matt            28.06    Very Fast
Now we have had a ongoing discussion for a couple years about the safety of this time trial, and whether or not we could hold it someplace safer.  I am open to suggestions please, email me with them.
Now here is where I am on the subject.  The course we currently run is about 12 miles long.  It is the only section or the trail that has that length but only crosses 1 paved road, also it is about 6 miles from USM so most people do not come out this far.  Now I am not suggesting that we do not have to be careful whenever you are on a bike going 20 mph + you need to use common sense and caution.  There are slower bikers, children, walkers, joggers, and skaters plus the occasional golf cart we need to watch for.  It is the individuals responsibility to make sure they now there surroundings.  Please be careful this Time trial is not a sanctioned event it is just for fun and your own personnel records I will continue to keep time and email results weekly no problem.
So remember whether you go on this  TT or ride in a pace line going 20 mph + down rails to trails you need to be careful and respect other users of the trail.
Other locations mentioned by some of the bikers include starting at Clyde depot to Epley and back( Shorting the length ) starting at Epley Road and going to 42 and back. Bonhommie again and Hwy 98 from I 59 to Wal mart and back.  I am not sure if I agree that riding on a public road with cars and trucks is safer, but again I am open to suggestions. Thanks © David

Report from the April 14th, 2005 time trial:

Okay last Thursday was a decent turnout.  Glad to see everyone.  Lance Ware had his first run of it and did well.  Results are as follows
Russ        30.09
Joseph     31.19
Steve       31.28
Dave B     32.21
Greg        32.31
Kenny      33.20 Too fast training for Iron man Brazil. Villalonga gonna kick his ass.
Lance Ware    36.47 1st time
Good times so far , Nancy I'll be happy to add anyone who wants to come.
See you Thursday © David Gibbs

Getting warmed up for the time trial

Lining up in order of start (30 sec - 1 min intervals)

Screaming down the Trace

Post race; swapping lies about flats, copperheads, dropped bottles

Day One

Big thanks to James Daniel for setting up the website. Hopefully with the help of like minded people we can improve the cycling scene in the pine belt area. Stay tuned for further updates!!!