SPALDING CYCLING CLUB
Established 1927
TIME TRIAL
Time trialling is an ideal introduction to competitive cycling. 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.
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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.
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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' coures.
CLUB TIME TRIAL
Club Time Trial Event Schedule 2026
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For 2026, 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.
Our events will be open to club members, members of other CTT affiliated clubs and guests to ‘Come and Try’ for the first time.
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Entry Links will be shared on Facebook and will also show here: https://linktr.ee/spaldingcc
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Time Trial Bike League:
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5 Mile League - Best 3 from 4 Events
10 Mile League - Best 10 from 14 Events
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Road Bike League:
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5 Mile League - Best 3 from 4 Events
10 Mile League - Best 10 from 14 Events
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Road Bike Rules:
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- Drop or Straight Handlebars. No Tri-Bars or Clip-on Bars
- Maximum Rim Depth 90mm
- Must have at least 12 spokes on each wheel
- No Disc Wheel
(as per CTT Regulations)
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Trophy Events:
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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
To be eligible of winning the trophy for the following event, riders must participate in at least 2 other club 5 Mile Time Trials during the year.
5 Mile Championship
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Event Payment:
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1st Claim (Full Racing Member) - £4.50 per Event
1st Claim (Under 16) - £3.50 per Event
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2nd Claim - £5 per Event
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Non Club Members - £6 per Event
Non Club Member (Under 16) - £4 per Event
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SCC Members: Payment will be requested after the season ends.
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Non Members: Exact payment to be made on the night and placed in the pot available. No change will be given. Card payment may be possible.
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Club Rules
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There should be no riding on the course whilst warming up.
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Riders must start the event with a working white front light and rear red light, in line with the CTT regulations. All competitors are also required to wear a helmet. A checker will be at the start and will refuse your start if the regulations are not followed.
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NO lights, NO helmet, NO ride!
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A parental consent form is required to be completed by a parent/guardian for all Under 18s and handed to the Racing Secretary whilst signing on.
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Follow any instructions given on the night by an official. Failure to follow any CTT Regulations or instructions from an official on the night may result in disqualification.
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Any decision to cancel an event for any reason will be made by the Racing Secretary and riders will be notified as early as possible.
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Start & Finish Area
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To avoid gathering at the start line please do not attend more than three minutes before your start time.
Riders may be pushed off if a volunteer is available. If no volunteers are available riders are to start with at least one foot on the floor, no rolling starts.
Please do not stop directly after the finish, instead continue past and check it is safe to stop before doing so.
Once your race is complete, please return your number into the bag at the signing on area, after removing the pins
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Any concerns or questions should be directed to the Racing Secretary via spaldingcc@outlook.com​
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Please visit the below document link for events list:​​
