{"id":5624,"date":"2022-05-20T10:12:34","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T10:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bristolsouthcc.co.uk\/wordpress\/?page_id=5624"},"modified":"2024-02-10T10:48:56","modified_gmt":"2024-02-10T10:48:56","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bristolsouthcc.co.uk\/wordpress\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Questions that we’re often asked about joining our Sunday Club Runs,<\/a> Fast Tuesday<\/a> group rides, or riding Time Trials are listed below. Please take a look before submitting your question as you’ll hopefully find the answer here.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Sunday Club Runs:<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDo I need to let you know I\u2019m coming?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

Yes – all you have to do is add your name to our sign-up sheet<\/a> so we know you’re joining us.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDo I need to be a member to ride?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

You don\u2019t need to be a member and we don\u2019t expect you to join before riding – you\u2019re welcome to come out with us a few times first.\u00a0All of our club riders rely on members of the club volunteering and we encourage people to join the club if you want to ride with us\u00a0frequently.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhere can I buy some amazing red and gold kit?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

Well you do have to be a member first! Once you are, you will get a few chances each year to order from Bioracer (our supplier), and in between you can get some from the small stock we hold locally (details here<\/a>).<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAm I fast enough to ride?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

Our Sunday club runs are a social group ride and we don\u2019t leave people behind. If you decide you want to cut your ride short we only ask that you let someone know so that we\u2019re not searching for you. Our club rides page<\/a> has more information about distance and pace for each group and intro rides on the first Sunday of each month are a good way to see how you feel and then work up from there.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow far do you ride?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

This varies by group and the time of year. Usually group 1 and 2 will ride between 50-60 miles and our introductory rides are around\u00a035 miles long. All groups will stop at a cafe about half way around.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen and where do you meet for the ride?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

We meet\u00a0near Bristol Bridge<\/a>, on\u00a0the side of the road with our bikes ready to ride.\u00a0We meet at 8:30am between March and October,\u00a0and at 9:00am between November and February.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhere are you going this week?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

The routes are available on our sign-up sheet<\/a>. Alternatively you can view them on our RideWithGPS page here<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow much experience do I need to ride?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

It is helpful to have some experience of riding in groups to help ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable ride. If you are new to\u00a0riding in groups we recommend our introduction rides on the first Sunday of each month which are a good way to see how\u00a0comfortable you are riding in groups before trying. You can find more information about riding in groups here.<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDo I need a fast bike to ride with you?\u00a0<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

No! Some of our strongest members started riding with us on inexpensive bikes which weren\u2019t at all flash. You will probably have a\u00a0reasonable road bike (i.e. with drop handlebars and usually clipless pedals), hybrids and mountain bikes are likely to make it very\u00a0hard work for you unless you\u2019re an extremely strong rider.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDo I have to wear a helmet?\u00a0<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

For our group club activities we do ask that you wear a helmet.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow old do I need to be to ride?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

Anyone aged 12 and over is welcome to join our Sunday rides, but if you are under 16 then you will need to be accompanied by a\u00a0responsible adult known to your parent or carer and they are happy for them to be responsible for you. If you are 16 or 17 then you\u00a0can ride unaccompanied. All riders under 18 must provide a signed parental consent form. For a copy of the form or if you have any\u00a0more questions then you can speak to our club\u2019s welfare officer.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tI ride an e-bike - can I join in?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

Yes, e-bikes are welcome in all club groups.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDo you do women only rides?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

Yes – for more details about rides specifically for women contact our women\u2019s officer.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Fast Tuesday:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is\u00a0Fast Tuesday?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

This is our fast paced group ride which operates as a ‘pace line’. The group aims to ride fast together, which is different to our\u00a0Sunday rides. The ride is referred to as a ‘drop ride’ whereby if a rider falls behind, the group doesn’t wait and will carry on without\u00a0them.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow fast is fast?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

The speed of a group will vary depending on who is in it, but the aim is to provide riders with a challenge so you may need to drop\u00a0off the back of the group and that\u2019s fine!<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDo I need to let you know I\u2019m coming?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

All you have to do is add your name to our sign-up sheet<\/a> so we know you’re joining us.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow do I sign up for a ride?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

Our sign up sheets can be found here<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDo I need to be a member to ride?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

No, everyone is welcome to join Fast Tuesday rides.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAm I fast enough to take part?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

It’s hard to answer this as the pace of each group can vary. Riders that are unable to continue at the pace of the group can drop off the back and we regroup at the top of Portbury Hill to ride back into Bristol. The best thing is to try it and see how it goes.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhere and how far do you ride?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

We use the same route for Fast Tuesday each time, which is around 27 miles, though that includes a warm up and cool down as well as the part used for riding faster. The Strava segment for the paceline section is here<\/a>, plus we ride to the start of that together from The Create Centre car park. After regrouping at the end we ride down Clarken Combe back into the city, although people tend to disperse after Portbury Hill.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen and where do you meet for the ride?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

We meet in the Create Centre car park<\/a>\u00a0at 6:30pm on Tuesday nights between April and August.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow much experience do I need to ride?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

For this type of ride you need to have experience riding in groups, as you will be following the wheel of other riders very closely\u00a0at\u00a0speed. Safety is the most important aspect of the ride. If you are new to riding in groups on the road then the Sunday club rides may be a better\u00a0option to become familiar with group riding.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Time Trials:<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is\u00a0a Time Trial?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

An event where you are timed over a set distance, usually 10, 15, 25, 30, 50 or 100 miles. There are also time-based events lasting 12 hours or 24 hours.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat equipment do I need?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

Road bikes are becoming more and more common in time trials, so you don’t need to look like an alien with a pointy hat and strange bike!  Many events now cater for road bikes as a separate class, but you can ride pretty much whatever you want – road bike, TT bike, mountain bike, you name it! <\/p>

If you’re in any doubt, the regulations about machine, clothing and helmets are in regulations 14, 15 and 16 here<\/a>, or just drop us a line and we’ll help out.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow do I find an event?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

Entry for ‘Open’ events is done through the Cycling Time Trials (CTT) website.<\/a> You need to register there to enter an event, but it’s free – you onlyneed to be a member of an affiliated club (which BSCC is).<\/p>\n

Click on ‘Events’ then ‘Open Events’ and you’ll see a set of filters you can apply to narrow down your search.<\/p>\n

We are in ‘West’ (U), and races just over the bridge are in ‘South Wales’ (R).<\/p>

‘Club’ events are often, but not always on the CTT site as well. We can help you find the local ones that aren’t.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen do I need to enter?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

‘Club’ events take place on weekdays evenings, and you can normally turn up to ride these without any sort of entry in advance (with occasional exceptions). For our own Chew Lake ‘Classic League’ TT on Wednesday evenings you just need to be there in time to sign on and get ready before 7pm. We suggest by 6:30pm.<\/p>

‘Open’ events (those organised via the CTT site, with an HQ and often on a weekend) usually close at midnight on the Tuesday of the week before the weekend of the race, so 12 days ahead. The earlier you can enter the more it helps organisers, because if everyone leaves it until the last minute there’s a chance the event might get cancelled.
If you’re riding a lot of events you might have two (or more) events entered before the first one takes place – something to keep on top of.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhere do I need to go on the day?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

A few days before the event the organiser will put a start sheet on the relevant event page of the CTT website. You should get an email telling you it’s there.
The start sheet will include all the event details, the HQ location and your start time.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat happens at the HQ?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

At the HQ you’ll need to sign on and collect your number. Your number needs to be clearly visible from behind, attached to your back, below waist height.
Pay attention to the details in the start sheet as occasionally the race start is some distance from the HQ. You don’t have to ride from the HQ to the start, but you do need to go to HQ first to collect your race number and sign on. At some events it can be a good idea to drive somewhere closer to the race start to get ready. As a minimum, you need to be at the start ready to race at your allocated start time.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt the start<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

It’s best to arrive at the start about 3-4 minutes before your start time. If you want to wear something more than what you’ll race in the timekeeper will normally take jackets, bottles, etc, back to HQ for you after the event.
At the start you will often get the option to be supported by a ‘pusher-off’ so that you can clip both feet into the pedals.
The timekeeper will give you a series of time checks before 5-4-3-2-1 GO!<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow do I race?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

The hard bit! Obviously you need to pace your ride so that you can do your best time.
You do need to have studied the course in advance – Google Streetview can be a great resource, and if there isn’t a map of the course on the event page it can be worth searching for “Strava” and the course code.
On the day, the organiser will have placed a good number of direction arrows on the course. Occasionally they go missing or aren’t clear, so it’s worth knowing your way round.
At the finish you will usually see some form of black and white chequerboard, and someone sitting with a clipboard in a camping chair (or sometimes in their car!) As you pass the finish SHOUT your number to help the timekeeper record an accurate time for you.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat happens after the finish?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

Don’t stop! Bothering the timekeepers is really annoying for them, and could lead to you being disqualified.
Head back to the HQ to return your number, sign out, and usually enjoy post-race banter accompanied by drinks and cakes. You will almost always be able to see your official time on the day, although you might have to wait a while for the timekeepers to return.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat about after race day?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

Sometime between the day of the event and a few days later, the organiser will upload the full results to the CTT website. They will also appear on your CTT profile page. If you’ve set a PB that will also feed into the ‘Personal Bests’ section on your dashboard.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Frequently Asked Questions Questions that we’re often asked about joining our Sunday Club Runs, Fast Tuesday group rides, or riding Time Trials are listed below. Please take a look before submitting your question as you’ll hopefully find the answer here. Sunday Club Runs: Do I need to let you know I\u2019m coming? Yes – all […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5624","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bristolsouthcc.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5624","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bristolsouthcc.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bristolsouthcc.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bristolsouthcc.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bristolsouthcc.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5624"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/bristolsouthcc.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5624\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8973,"href":"https:\/\/bristolsouthcc.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5624\/revisions\/8973"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bristolsouthcc.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5624"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}