Time trialing is the simplest of the competitive forms of cycling: 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. Find out more about time trialing…

*** Please note: A new rule has come into force stating all bikes must be fitted with and have a working FRONT as well as REAR light.  Plus all riders must wear an approved helmet ***

All of the club events listed below are run as ‘Come and Give it a Go’ events which means that anyone can turn up and ride so long as their bike is roadworthy and safe, and wear a helmet. Minimum age is 12 years and riders under 18 must bring with them a signed parental consent form LINK . For the fee of £5.00  you can attend any of the club events listed below, come along and give it a go, you may get hooked.  SRC riders will get one free for every 5 they ride.

Requirements

TT Bikes

  1. No 5 spoke or solid front wheels.
  2. Smoked visors are discouraged.

Road Bikes

  1. No aerobars, clib-on aerobars or aero extensions can be used.
  2. Hands must be holding the handlebars at all times while racing (ie. not with forearms resting on the handlebar).
  3. Legs must only be covered to mid calf (weather discretion allowed).
  4. Wheels may have no more than 90mm depth and must have at least 12 spokes.
  5. Helmets must have no visor.
  6. Ears must not be covered by the helmet. In addition, the use of a Giro Aerohead helmet will not be permitted.

The Open Event listed blow must be pre-entered and a link to details can be found alongside it.

Stafford RC is hosting a smaller calendar of events this year, but all will have a category for road bikes alongside the traditional time trial bikes. Please remember that we can only run such a large number of events thanks to the support of its members, family and friends who come along to volunteer. So please make yourself available for one or two events this year Volunteers List – LINK

To be eligible for any of the club competitions you must be a first claim member of Stafford Road Club and you must have volunteered for at least one event this season.

For a list of club competitions take a look here

2022 Events

Wed 4th May K48/10 club event 19:00 start

Sat 21st May K48/10 Open event 14:00 start – Entry Details LINK

Wed 25th May K48/10 club event 19:00 start

Wed 8th June K7/17 club event 19:00 start

Wed 22nd June K7/9 club event 18:45 start

Wed 29th June K7/21 club event 19:00 start

Wed 13th July K7/21 club event 19:00 start

Wed 24th Aug K7/5w club event 18:45 start

Sun 4th Sept K7/50 club event 8:00 start

DayDateTimeDistanceUnitCourseClubNotesResults
Tue19/04/2022
19:00
5MilesK17/5FBrereton Wheelers
Sign on at start on the A513 between Kings Bromley and Alrewas.
Wed04/05/2022
19:0010MilesK48/10 WestonStafford RCSigning-on Sandy Lane near start (map...)"
Tue10/05/202219:0010MilesK49/10Brereton WheelersSign on at start on the B5014 at the North end of Abbots Bromley and over the dam. Finish near village sign at south of Abbots Bromley
Tue10/05/202219:009MilesK7/9 PenkridgeWRCCSign on at start come and try it
Tue **17/05/202219:0020KMK17/10Km **
Brereton Wheelers2 laps of the 10km course. Sign on at start on the A513 (Kings Bromley to Armitage), Shaw Lane.
Tue17/05/202219:009MilesK7/9 PenkridgeWRCCSign on at start come and try it
Wed18/05/202219:0010MilesK48/10 WestonStone WheelersCome and Give it a go:- Weston; Signing-on in layby at start
Sat **21/05/202214:0010MilesK48/10 ** WestonStafford RC **Open TT | Reg Pearce Memorial Open Time Trial | Pre-entry required.
Tue24/05/202219:009MilesK7/9 PenkridgeWRCCSign on at start come and try it
Wed25/05/202219:0010MilesK48/10 WestonStafford RCSigning-on Sandy Lane near start (map...)"
Tue **31/05/202219:0040KMK17/10Km **Brereton Wheelers4 laps of the 10km course - 25 miles. Sign on at start on the A513 (Kings Bromley to Armitage), Shaw Lane
Tue31/05/202219:009MilesK7/9 PenkridgeWRCCSign on at start come and try it
Tue07/06/202219:0010MilesK7/10sWRCCSign on at start come and try it
Wed08/06/202219:0015MilesK7/15 WildwoodStafford RCSigning-on at start (map...)"
Tue **14/06/202219:0020MilesK17/10H **Brereton WheelersTour of Brereton: 2 laps of the hilly 10 mile course. Sign on at start in the lay-by on the A51 between Longdon and Lichfield.
Tue14/06/202219:0010MilesK7/10sWRCCSign on at start come and try it
Tue21/06/202219:005MilesK7/5 Pottal PoolWRCCSign on at start come and try it
Wed22/06/202218:459MilesK7/9 PenkridgeStafford RCSigning-on at start (map...)"
Tue28/06/202219:005MilesK7/5 Pottal PoolWRCCSign on at start come and try it
Wed29/06/202218:4521MilesK7/21 Castle BankStafford RCSigning-on at start (map...)"
Sun03/07/202208:0025MilesK7/25 DunstonWRCCSign on at start come and try it
Tue **05/07/202219:0020KMK17/10Km **Brereton Wheelers2 laps of the 10km course. Sign on at start on the A513 (Kings Bromley to Armitage), Shaw Lane.
Wed06/07/202219:0010MilesK48/10 WestonStone WheelersCome and Give it a go:- Weston; Signing-on in layby at start
Tue **12/07/202219:00HCKH/41 **WRCCSign on at start come and try it
Wed13/07/202218:4521MilesK7/21 Castle BankStafford RCSigning-on at start (map...)"
Tue19/07/202219:0010MilesK49/10Brereton WheelersSign on at start on the B5014 at the North end of Abbots Bromley and over the dam. Finish near village sign at south of Abbots Bromley
Wed27/07/202218:459MilesK7/9 PenkridgeStafford RCSigning-on at start (map...)"
Tue02/08/202219:0010MilesK49/10Brereton WheelersSign on at start on the B5014 at the North end of Abbots Bromley and over the dam. Finish near village sign at south of Abbots Bromley
Wed03/08/202219:0010MilesK48/10 WestonStone WheelersCome and Give it a go:- Weston; Signing-on in layby at start
Wed10/08/202219:0015MilesK7/15 WildwoodStafford RCSigning-on at start (map...)"
Tue16/08/202219:005MilesK17/5FBrereton WheelersSign on at start on the A513 between Kings Bromley and Alrewas.
Wed24/08/202218:455MilesK7/5w WoodseavesStafford RCSigning-on at finish (map...)"
Sun04/09/202208:0050MilesK7/50 DunstonStafford RCSigning-on in layby at start (map...)"
Sun **21/09/202210:00HCKH21 **Brereton WheelersHill Climb - Stile Cop Sign on at start outside Rugeley cemetery.

NB – NO club points are awarded to events with a ** symbol and on 50 mile events points are not awarded to riders who choose to ride just 25 miles.

All the ‘club’ events are Promoted for and on behalf of Cycling Time Trials under their rules and regulations as Class B events. These are Come and Give it a Go events and are Open to All. You do not have to belong to a club to take part, just turn up and sign on.