Team time trials are studies in aerodynamics, athleticism, preparation and technique. Pull these together and you’ll see a group working in perfect unison, cutting through the air and reaching incredible speeds. It’s poetry in motion, and professional teams represent the pinnacle of the discipline.
While most amateur teams naturally don’t have access to the time and resources the pros have, there are key elements of their training and preparation that will benefit all riders. BikeRadar spoke to Bigla Pro Cycling Team rider Iris Slappendel for the pro view on team time trial training and tactics.
Related: Introduction to the team time trial
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Slappendel, who was recently elected to the UCI Athletes Commission, has career highlights that take in winning the queen stage of Thüringen in 2010 and victory in the Open de Suède Vårgårda in 2012. In 2014, she won the overall sprint classification in the Women’s WorldTour series and also became Dutch National Road Race champion. She’s competed in the both editions of La Course, the high-profile women’s race which she described in 2014 as an amazing experience, riding in front of huge crowds on the Champs-Élysées.
Slappendel is known – and respected – for her aggressive riding style, her love of hard conditions and her willingness to work herself into the ground for her team-mates. These attributes combine to make her an excellent and experienced TTT rider.
Related: Check out our in-depth article, The Team Time Trial
Train individually
Train frequently as a team
Choose your team wisely
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