Welcome to Part 2 of our deep dive into the "Race of Truth!" 🚴♂️⏱️⚡️
In this video, Coach Armen Hadjinian goes beyond the basics to break down the technical side and race-day ex*****on of time trial racing. We take a close look at dedicated Time Trial bike anatomy—explaining how aero extensions, deep-section/disc wheels, aggressive geometries, and cockpit positions turn raw wattage into maximum aerodynamic speed.
Then, Armen breaks down how TT events operate on the course: from 30-to-60-second stagger starts off the ramp to managing applied pressure without spiking your heart rate or blowing up early. Learn how to meter out your power output across flat, rolling, and windy courses so you finish with nothing left in the tank.
Whether you're dialing in your aero position for events, competing in the or Illinois Cycling Association (ABR / ) circuits, or chasing podiums in the (MATTS), this video covers the exact strategies you need to shave seconds off your personal best.
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How a Time Trial ACTUALLY Works (Pacing & Stagger Starts) ⏱️🚴♂️
Think a time trial is just pedaling hard from second one? That's the fastest way to blow up halfway through. 🚴♂️⚡️🛑In Part 2 of our Time Trial series, Coach Armen Hadjinian breaks down how a TT event actually operates on race day. Riders roll off the ramp at 30 to 60-second intervals, meaning you're not battling physical elbows—you're managing applied pressure against your own physiological threshold. Great cycling tips and advice!
Armen explains how to meter out your wattage so you don't spike your heart rate at the start line, ensuring you hold peak speed all the way across the finish line. Whether you're gearing up for local events, dialing in your pacing for the (MATTS), or racing with the and ), mastering pace management is how you beat the clock!👀
Missed Part 1? Check out our channel for the full breakdown on TT mindset and trainer prep!
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The Anatomy of a Time Trial Bike 🚴♂️⚡️ (Pt. 2)
Ever wonder why Time Trial bikes look like spaceships compared to regular road bikes? 🚴♂️🚀⚡️
In Part 2 of our Time Trial series, Coach Armen Hadjinian breaks down his custom TT bike setup. From aerodynamic aero bar extensions and steep seat tube angles to sleek deep-section wheels and integrated cockpit setups, every single millimeter of a TT bike is engineered for one thing: slicing through the wind and maximizing raw watts.
Whether you're dialing in your fit for national time trials, gearing up for or Illinois Cycling Association ( ) events, or looking to shave seconds off your times in the (MATTS), understanding your gear is key to free speed!
👀 Missed Part 1? Check out our channel for the full breakdown on TT pacing and race prep! https://youtu.be/EjkZYsSh_2Q
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The Ultimate Time Trial Guide: How to Start, Train & Race (No Experience Needed)
No pack tactics, no tight cornering, no excuses. Just you, your bike, and the clock. 🚴♂️⏱️✨
In this comprehensive video, Coach Armen Hadjinian breaks down everything you need to know about Time Trialing—the "Race of Truth." Time trials are widely considered the safest, purest, and most accessible entry point into competitive bike racing.
Armen walks you through how to simulate race-day stress and pacing during home trainer workouts to beat pre-race butterflies, how to build a structured training plan, and how to navigate local and regional racing associations to find your very first event.
Whether you're gearing up for national events with , getting your start with the or (ABR / ), or testing your power in the (MATTS), this guide gives you the exact blueprint to step onto the start ramp with confidence.
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08/23/2026
My high school alumni cross country meet was today. My last high school meet was in 1976. This trophy was won by our varsity team in 1975, I was still on JV.
Somehow I wound up with the trophy, so when Paul Hiegel suggested we try an alumni run, this was the trophy.
Every year, when I see that trophy it puts 50+ years into rewind. The off the course trials that we had and the wins. But one thing stays strong, the bonds we made during those years made us the people we are today.
So strong, that I named my team and coaching after my factory town grade school, Lakeview. Those early lessons of not giving up and looking out for each other are true now just like they were then, forged over half a century ago on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Thanks Dick Clark for leading the Rockets to victory that day, Paul Hiegel for the alumni race, and George Logic for being my best wingman a guy could get.
Armen Hadjinian
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How to Beat Race Day Nerves AT HOME 🚴♂️🏠
Terrified of those pre-race butterflies before stepping onto the starting ramp? You can actually train your nervous system to stay cool right from your living room. 🚴♂️🏠✨
In this short, Coach Armen Hadjinian breaks down how indoor home workouts—whether on a trainer or roller setup—are your best tool to simulate race-day stress without the intimidation. By practicing precise time trial pacing, breath control, and visual cueing at home, you desensitize your brain to high-intensity panic long before you ever pin a race number on your jersey.
Whether you're prepping for local events, dialing in your power for the (MATTS), or getting ready for and events, beating race anxiety starts on your home trainer!
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How to Find & Enter Your First Bike Race 🚴♂️🏁
Want to race your bike but feeling totally lost by all the acronyms, licenses, and event calendars? We’ve got you covered. 🚴♂️⚡️
In this short, Coach Armen Hadjinian breaks down the main cycling organizations you need to know to get on the starting line:
🇺🇸 : The national governing body for sanctioned road, track, and off-road races across the country.
🧀 : Your home base for local Wisconsin crits, road races, and state championships.
🏁 -America Time Trial Series: The premier Midwest series for solo racing against the clock.
🌽 Illinois Cycling Association: Key organizer for regional Midwest crits and road events.
Whether you're getting a 1-day USAC license or jumping into an ABR event, getting into your first race is way easier than you think!
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The Ultimate Race Against the Clock 🚴♂️⏱️ (Pt. 1)
No pack tactics, no drafting, no excuses. Just you, your bike, and the clock. 🚴♂️⏱️✨
In Part 1 of our Time Trial deep dive, Coach Armen Hadjinian breaks down why the "Race of Truth" is the purest test of endurance in cycling—and why it’s the absolute best way to start your competitive racing journey.
Whether you're gearing up for local time trials with or building your baseline for upcoming events with and the , learning how to pace a solo effort changes your riding forever.
👀 STAY TUNED: This is just Part 1! Drop a comment on what event you're targeting this season, and subscribe so you don't miss Part 2!
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