Individual time trial

An Individual Time Trial (ITT) is a road bicycle race in which cyclists race alone against the clock (in French: contre la montre - literally "against the watch"). There are also track-based time trials where riders compete in velodromes, and team time trials (TTT). ITT's are also referred to as "the race of truth", as winning depends only on each rider's strength, endurance and determination against the clock.

Events by terrain

An ITT event is typically held on a fairly flat course. The World Cycling Championship ITT event is always held in this type of course. However, there are also Uphill or Mountain ITT events, such as the typical last stage of the Vuelta a España and a stage of the 2004 Tour de France featuring the Alpe d'Huez.

Related Topics:
World Cycling Championship - Vuelta a España - Tour de France - Alpe d'Huez

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