The association is ATTA - Australian Time Trial Association. Events vary from state to state, depending on the available venues. The next one is an ITT - the last one was the only pairs one. I did the first ITT and it's back on the same course, so will be interesting to compare - though I haven't done a lot of work since - been running more. One of the others is a hillclimb - 7km climb so it gives you a good idea of how you go over different terrains. Run training is currently to do a race called the Great Train Race. We have a cute little old steam train (tourist now) that runs in the ferny hills outside of Melbourne and the idea is to try and beat the train over 13.2kms - it is loaded with spectators. If it's wet it slips on the rails more so more chance of beating it. There are two trains and in my best race I just missed beating the second one by 2 mins - took me 75mins. Doubt I will beat that time now, but hey, it's fun, scenic and hilly. You can catch the train back to the start, just means all your muscles seize up on the way!! Sorry to 'drift the thread'

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Hey, 68mins on a hilly course for your first TT of any type is a great time. Well done, glad you are feeling proud of your effort - it is so much fun (well, a bit of pain too  ).
Thanks Roadraven! Yeah the indiviual winner did it in 44mins Some hotshot!! Average seemed to be around 57.

The advantage of pairs is if you work together well, you both get a rest, and it's up to you how much time you spend at the front (or in my case, are ABLE to!!) And yes, it distracts you from the pain!!