Individual Time Trial

An individual time trial is a cycling race where each competitor rides alone against the clock over a set distance. Unlike typical races with multiple riders together, cyclists start separately at timed intervals, aiming to complete the course as quickly as possible. The rider with the fastest time wins. This format tests an athlete's ability to maintain a steady, high level of effort over the entire distance, emphasizing endurance, pacing, and sustained power rather than tactics involving multiple competitors.