SPALDING CYCLING CLUB
Established 1927
TIME TRIAL
Time trialling is an ideal introduction to competitive cycling. It’s just you, your bike, and the stopwatch. It’s the branch of cycle racing in which Sir Bradley Wiggins won his gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics and his World Championship Gold Medal.
Time trialling is the simplest of competitive formats: a race against the clock, with riders starting a minute apart. It’s known as ‘The Race of Truth’ because there’s nowhere to hide, no one to draft behind; just you and the bike and the thumping of your heart. Oh, and a clock ticking.
Most events are a fixed distance of 10, 25, 50 or 100 miles. As well as fixed distance there are also some fixed time events such as 12 hour and 24 hour where you ride to complete the most mileage as you can. Most time trials are on public roads using 'out and back' courses.
CLUB TIME TRIAL
Club Time Trial Event Schedule 2024
From 2024, Spalding CC will be running two leagues side by side during the club Time Trial calendar. Riders can choose to take part on either a road bike or time trial bike each week, however to be part of either league the rider must take part in enough events to qualify as listed below.
Time Trial Bike League:
5 Mile League - Best 3 from 4 Events
10 Mile League - Best 11 from 15 Events
Road Bike League:
5 Mile League - Best 3 from 4 Events
10 Mile League - Best 11 from 15 Events
Road Bike Rules:
- Drop or Straight Handlebars. No Tri-Bars, Clip-on Bars or Spinaci Bars
- Maximum Rim Depth 90mm
- Must have at least 12 spokes on each wheel
- No Disc Wheel
Trophy Events:
To be eligible of winning the trophy for the following events, riders must participate in at least 3 other club 10 Mile Time Trials during the year.
10 Mile 2-Up Championship, Fishermans Arms Challenge, 10 Mile Championship
Any concerns or questions should be directed to the Racing Secretary spaldingcc@outlook.com
Event Payment:
1st Claim (Full Racing Member) - £4 per Event
1st Claim (Under 16) - £3 per Event
2nd Claim - £4 per Event
Non Club Members - £5 per Event
Non Club Member (Under 16) - £3 per Event
SCC Members: Payment will be requested after the season ends.
Non Members: Exact payment to be made on the night and placed in the pot available. No change will be given.
Please visit the below document link for events list:
