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Taming time-trials

Time trial (TT) is known as the ‘race of truth’. It’s you and your will power against the clock. You may have seen TTs happening at a race circuit or bypass near you. Uniquely everyone rides alone and there’s no drafting, which sets it apart from sportives. Peak TT season runs from April onwards, but you can find events over the whole year. And don’t think they’re just for hardcore time-triallers on stripped-down machines. Governing body CTT are offering childcare at some races in 2024 and there’ll be road bike-only races where

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