"WHAT TIME DO I START?" ...an excellent question! Although USAC rules specify that a starting list with times "should" be available one hour prior to the start of an Individual Time Trial, we (and others...with the endorsement of our USAC Officials) traditionally have it available 15-20 minutes prior to the first start--or about 8:45 am for the Blancarte Time Trial. This way, the time between the close of registration (8:30) and the start of the race (9:00) is minimized.
But the primary reason start times can not be pre-determined is explained in three words: Race Day Registration. The opportunity to register on the day of the race provides convenience for many racers, and that, combined with the continuous starting of riders at 1-minute intervals AND the fact that all riders in each Category and Masters/Juniors Class compete consecutively, makes the determination of start times before the close of registration impossible. By the way, I doubt that there are many occupational stressors which exceed that of the Registrar and Chief Referee between the time registration closes and the publication of the start list!
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