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 . Entry fee is £3 for SRC members and affiliated club – £4 for everyone else.
Requirements
TT Bikes
- No 5 spoke or solid front wheels.
- Smoked visors are discouraged.
Road Bikes
- No aerobars, clip-on aerobars or aero extensions can be used.
- Hands must be holding the handlebars at all times while racing (ie. not with forearms resting on the handlebar).
- Legs must only be covered to mid calf (weather discretion allowed).
- Wheels may have no more than 90mm depth and must have at least 12 spokes.
- Helmets must have no visor.
- 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
2024 Events
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Click on each course name for map and details.
Additional maps available for sign-on location.
Day | Date | Start Time |
Host Club | Course | Distance | Sign-On | |
Wed | 15/05/2024 | 19:00 | Stafford Road Club | K48/10 Weston |
10 Miles | Signing-on Sandy Lane near start 18:30 (map…) | |
Sat | 25/05/2024 | 14:00 | Stafford Road Club | K48/10 Weston |
10 Miles | Signing-on Sandy Lane near start 18:30 (map…) | |
Wed | 29/05/2024 | 19:00 | Stafford Road Club | K7/5 Pottal Pool |
5 Miles | Signing-on Pottal Pool roundabout at start 18:30 (map…) | |
Wed | 12/06/2024 | 19:00 | Stafford Road Club | K7/15 Wildwood |
15 Miles | Signing-on at start 18:30 (map…) | |
Wed | 26/06/2024 | 18:45 | Stafford Road Club | K7/21 Castle Bank |
21 Miles | Signing-on at start 18:15 (map…) | |
Wed | 10/07/2024 | 18:45 | Stafford Road Club | K7/21 Castle Bank |
21 Miles | Signing-on at start 18:15 (map…) | |
Wed | 24/07/2024 | 19:00 | Stafford Road Club | K7/9 Penkridge |
9.2 Miles | Signing-on at start 18:30 (map…) | |
Wed | 07/08/2024 | 19:00 | Stafford Road Club | K7/9 Penkridge |
9.2 Miles | Signing-on at start 18:30 (map…) | |
Wed | 28/08/2024 | 18:45 | Stafford Road Club | K7/5w Woodseaves |
5 Miles | Signing-on in layby past finish 18:00 (map…) | |
Sun | 01/09/2024 | 08:00 | Stafford Road Club | K7/25 Dunston |
25 Miles | Signing-on in layby at start 07:30 (map…) | |
Sun | 01/09/2024 | 08:00 | Stafford Road Club | K7/50 Dunston |
50 Miles | Signing-on in layby at start 07:30 (map…) | |
Mon | 01/01/2025 | 10:30 | New Years Day Special | Stafford Road Club | K7/5 Pottal Pool |
5 Miles | Signing-on Pottal Pool roundabout at start 10:00 (map…) |