Sander v. Ginkel\/Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nThe Dutch Headwind Time Trial Championship have been held on the Oosterscheldekering almost every year since 2013, gathering hundreds of cycling enthusiasts from all over the Netherlands. Participants are limited to 300, all of whom start in the same place, 30 seconds apart from each other. The cyclist who completes the 8.5-kilometer course first is declared the winner.<\/p>\n
With weather conditions as bad as they are during this unique race, any kind of technical advantage can make a huge difference, so organizers try to level the playing field by ensuring that all participants use the same equipment \u2013 a single-speed aluminum Gazelle city bike with back-pedal brakes. The only things that can provide an advantage are fitness and endurance.<\/p>\n
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