Canal loop time for skilled rider?

[pckrbckr]

I was just wondering how fast, assuming good weather and trail conditions, an experienced skilled rider could do the loop starting by the pump station? Thx.

[nitro]

Between 11-13 minutes is fast. This would be starting at the top of the steps and ending back at the top of the steps.

[brianW]

here are two threads from the summer.

Canal Time Trails race #3
sorbacsra.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=Ridepost&action=display&thread=1961

Canal Time Trail overall times (2 laps, 1 in each direction)
sorbacsra.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=Ridepost&action=display&thread=1961

one key for going fast on the trails are knowing them.

[robwillie]

Nov 18, 2010 20:07:01 GMT -5 brianW said:

one key for going fast on the trails are knowing them.

+1

[dgaddis1]

Drew and I will be putting on another moonlight time trial this winter! That'll give you a chance too see how fast you can do it in the dark!

EDIT:
Results from last year's Moonlight TT Series (racing in the dark)

Results from all the Canal Crown races (racing in the daylight)

[Ted S.]

I was able to get a 11:50 with out the "razors edge" section and a 12:17 including the "razors edge" looking at the TT times the top 5 or 6 in every class are separated by less than a minute. One mistake and you are cooked. It seems this tt is not about being able to hammer but being smooth,buttery smooth and getting a good flow going. Never been down there in the dark. Sounds like fun.

If Dan and Josh show up we will all be fighting for 3rd.