Indy-vid-yoo-uhl T-T
Noun, Abbreviation
Individual Time Trial (TT) is a race against the clock in which cyclists race one at a time.
Example usage: 'I'm preparing for an Individual TT this weekend.'
Most used in: Cycling events and races around the world.
Most used by: Cyclists who race competitively.
Popularity: 8/10
Comedy Value: 2/10
Also see: Individual Time Trial, Individual Time-Trial, ITT, Time Trial, Time-Trial,
What is an Individual Time Trial (TT)?
An Individual Time Trial (TT) is a type of cycling race where cyclists compete against the clock. Unlike other cycling races, riders start the race at different times and do not race against each other. The rider with the fastest time is the winner.
In an Individual TT, each rider is timed from a standing start to a finish line. The course is usually a short out-and-back loop, or a point-to-point course. Riders must complete the course alone and cannot draft off other riders. This makes the race a true test of individual strength, speed and endurance.
Individual TTs are popular in professional cycling, and many professional races feature an Individual TT stage. The Tour de France, for example, has a long history of Individual TTs. In 2018, the Individual TT stage of the Tour de France was won by Tom Dumoulin with an average speed of 54.9 km/h (34.1 mph).
The Origin of the Cycling Term 'Individual TT'
The cycling term “Individual Time Trial” (also known as 'Individual TT') is a race against the clock that has been used since the late 19th century. The term was first used in the United Kingdom in the late 1800s and was introduced to cycling events in the Tour de France in 1903. The event was originally called the “time trial” and was used in both road and track cycling.
The term “Individual Time Trial” was first used in the United States in the early 1900s. It was used in the National Championships in 1904 and in the Olympic Games in 1912. The event has since been used in many international cycling events, including the Tour de France, the Giro d'Italia, and the Vuelta a España.
The Individual Time Trial is a test of individual strength and endurance. It is a race against the clock and is one of the most prestigious cycling events in the world. The event has been used in the Tour de France since 1903 and is one of the most popular cycling events in the world.
