However , being as this was the only time trial in the tour - and a short one - the teams were not allowed to bring time trial bikes and helmets .
Traditionally time trials are ridden on bicycles made specifically for these events .
Being as this was the only time trial in the tour - and a short one - the teams were not allowed to bring time trial bikes and helmets .
Traditionally time trials are ridden on bicycles made specifically for these events .