Time-Trial Races

The difference between racer ability and nature is revealed in their time.

This is an individual timed event that has been held extensively for countless years in Great Britain, primarily by cycling clubs. In the past, there were 160 km and 12 hour races, but now they are held as one event in stage races tournaments. Individually held time-trial races are now fairly rare.

World Championships/Olympics World Cup Race Development

Men: 40 to 50 km

Woman: 20 to 30 km

Men: 80 km

Woman: 40 km
The key to this competition is just how fast the racer can ride without slowing down until the finish. When passing a competitor, a space of at least 2 m or more sideways and a distance 25 m or more must be maintained, otherwise a penalty is given.

Start Flat Course Up Hill Course

At the referee's signal, riders supported by holders are released one by one at two-minute intervals. This is normally a level course with no sharp corners. In the Tour de France, there are sometimes time-trial races where a 1,500 meter mountain is challenged.

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World Championships/Olympics	World Cup	Race Development
Men: 40 to 50 km Woman: 20 to 30 km	Men: 80 km Woman: 40 km	The key to this competition is just how fast the racer can ride without slowing down until the finish. When passing a competitor, a space of at least 2 m or more sideways and a distance 25 m or more must be maintained, otherwise a penalty is given.
Start	Flat Course	Up Hill Course
At the referee's signal, riders supported by holders are released one by one at two-minute intervals.	This is normally a level course with no sharp corners.	In the Tour de France, there are sometimes time-trial races where a 1,500 meter mountain is challenged.