Ian Cammish: Time Trialling 'Legend' / 'icon' / 'wannabe' / 'has-been' / whatever floats your boat.
The what, why and wherefore of British Time Trialling as seen through the eyes of me … Ian Cammish, holder of over 50 National Cycling Championships and Records. Or ... the aftermath of an extended college project, “how to create a web-site” by son Jack, aged 17, Hills Road College, Cambridge. (I think winning and breaking over 50 National Championships and records were easier!).
“I could write a book” I said. But Peter Whitfield, author of Twelve Champions, The Condor Years and more, told me “there’s no money in it” so for anyone who’s interested here’s a totally free, unexpurgated insight into time trialling through the ages from yours truly … Ian Cammish aged 55 ¼.
Over the forty-plus years I've been cycling, a lot of influential people have helped me achieve what I set out to do but inevitably, over the period of time, we have all each gone our own separate ways. This is just one way of expressing my gratitude to you all. If it also brings back fond memories of yesteryear to any time trialling enthusiasts who happen to stumble on the site, then so much the better :-)
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On 25 June 2018 it will be 35 years since I broke the National 50 miles record with a time of 1hr 39 mins 53 seconds. https://www.iancammish.co.uk/50-record
To celebrate the fact (I’m still alive and kicking … maybe not that it's 25 years since I broke the record!) I think it’s time for a competition.
Back in the day we didn’t have tri-bars, disc wheels, trispokes, aero hats, long socks, oversocks, coaches (although it must be said we had our fair share of wagons), wind tunnels, power meters etc so I’m still quite proud of the ride.
There are now at least 37 riders who have since gone faster http://www.timetriallingforum.co.uk/index.php?/topic/37183-50-miles-sub-1-42-001-58-00-menwomen/
Well done to each and every one of you.
I now challenge any one of you to do it again on a fully logo'd up PDQ V8 frame (purchased from me) and the first one to do it will be rewarded with £500 payable in Bank of England vouchers … yes cash!
In fact I will offer the same to anyone who purchases a fully logo'd up PDQ V8 frameset package from me and goes on to use it in a CTT 50 mile time trial to better my time.
Get your ticket HERE
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