Since the time for the popular team time trial is right now, here are a few interesting aspects to consider.
Time trial world champion and Olympic runner-up Tony Martin on the question: What is the optimal strategy for your team for the team time trial?
First of all, the team looks at how the order of the drivers could be. That depends on the type and build, so that the whole story is also harmonious. What makes sense in terms of slipstream? It certainly doesn't make sense to let the tallest driver drive behind the smallest. Then you wait the first few kilometers after the start and see how they go and then decide, for example, that the first driver might be a man with a little more sprinting ability who can start the whole race relatively quickly and get the team going to get off the ground Start off to make up for a second or two. If a mountain comes up shortly after the start, then you check whether one of the climbers is in second or third position and whether the team can lead the mountain well. It is crucial to look at the track, to find the most suitable driver for the respective section and to determine how long the lead lengths should be that the respective driver should lead the team. What makes the most sense of strength development and strength endurance? It is not always the strongest team that has the best individual drivers. Harmony is very important and that one does not want to show the other how strong he is and maybe destroy the weakest, who can then no longer bring good leadership. These are all aspects that you have to consider in the team and often with six drivers there are then six opinions. Of course, you have to find a consensus within the team.
Taken from an interview by www.trainingsworld.com - read the full interview here
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