Thoughts on Time Trial Start Sheets
Anyone who has taken part in a time trial will know that the start sheet not only defines the event and when they start but will also have an impact on what their own performance and result. This blog looks at how a time trial start sheet is constructed, and how it also impacts rider safety. A time trial start sheet must define the name, bib number and start time of each rider, and can contain additional information such as club, team, gender, age, and age category. The order of riders in the start sheet is a key consideration. According to the CTT regulations , “ the Event Organiser shall have discretion to arrange the starting order as they wish bearing in mind the characteristics of their event and the need to avoid company riding as far as possible.“ The CTT regulations explains company riding by stating “Competitors must ride entirely alone and unassisted and not ride in company or take shelter (commonly known as drafting) from other riders or vehicles. A competitor overtaki...