25-30k ITT Series

Presented by Athletic Training Services


Event Limit 300 Riders

 
No USAT license required. No USCF license required. No one day license required! No chip/Transponders required. This event sanctioned & insured by the American Bicycle Racing Association.

 


30k Team Time Trial

Presented by

Athletic Training Services


Field Limit 60 teams

Pre-Registration is recommended


 
No USAT license required. No USCF license required. No one day license required! No chip/Transponders required. This event sanctioned & insured by the American Bicycle Racing Association.
 

Pre-Registration: Team cost is $25/person ($30 Standard beginning noon the Tuesday before the event) $35 for race day - $30 for juniors (NO credit cards) .  Plus $3 ABR insurance fee. Online registration is available at www.bikereg.com. One (1) person registers the whole team. You need to know name, address, phone and racing age of each team member before logging into www.bikereg.com. Online registration closes at 5pm the day before the event.


TT start times will be posted online by 7:00pm the night before the race at www.georgiacup.com.  First to register is the LAST to race.  So, Register early to get to chase the competition!!!


Course: The TTT course has less than 500 feet of climbing! Course is approximately 30 kilometers (see race flier).


Teams: Teams consist of four (4) competitors (minimum of 2). Mixed teams require one female rider.


Three groups of teams are eligible; Men's, Women's, and Mixed.


Each group has five categories; Open (no age restrictions), UNDER 140 cumulative age (no age restrictions), 140+ cumulative age (no age restrictions), 180+ cumulative age (no rider shall be under the age of 30), JUNIORS – under 73 cumulative age (no rider shall be over the age of 18).


Race Day: Every rider is required to sign a release form. Four race numbers will be issued. Race numbers will be available anytime before your start. Race day registration closes at 7:45 am – No acceptations. The first team is off at 8:30 A.M. Teams will be released at 1 minute intervals. Time is established as the SECOND team member crosses the finish line. It is not necessary for all four members to complete the TTT. All teams start with no assistance; one foot on the ground. Dropped team members must be aware of teams coming up behind and notify them to go around you. No cool down on race course.


Prizes: Custom GC medals awarded in each category (see Rules & Guidelines for more details).


Registration Confirmation: www.bikereg.com


Results: Results will be posted on the web site as soon as possible.


Info: www.georgiacup.com 


When & where are the races held? 

 
 CLICK ON THE LOCATION [RED] TO VIEW TT(T) MAPS


  1. February 28 – Gillsville, GA MAP     (http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=7735)

  2. March 7 – Adairsville, GA MAP     (http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=7736)

  3. April 18 – Gillsville, GA MAP     (http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=7737)

  4. May 2 – Juliette, GA MAP     (http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=7738)

  5. May 16 – Gillsville, GA MAP     (http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=7739)

  6. June 6 – Juliette, GA MAP     (http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=7740)

  7. June 27 – Team Time Trial – Monroe, GA MAP     (http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=7741)

  8. July 25 – Adairsville, GA MAP     (http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=7742)

  9. August 8 – Team Time Trial – Monroe, GA MAP     (http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=7743)

  10. August 22 – Juliette, GA MAP     (http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=7744)

  11. September 12 - GCTT CHAMPIONSHIPS – Adairsville, GA MAP     (http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=7745)

 
 
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL REGISTRATION FOR THE GCTT SERIES
http://www.bikereg.com/events/?pid=618


 

 

 

GCTT SERIES

Rules & Guidelines

 
No USAT license required. No USCF license required. No one day license required! No chip/Transponders required. This event sanctioned & insured by the American Bicycle Racing Association.

  1. FACILITY

  2. SAFETY

  3. RACE CLASSES & CATEGORIES

  4. REGISTRATION

  5. WARM-UP

  6. RACE LOGISTICS

  7. RACE RESULTS

  8. RACE RECORDS

  9. AWARDS/SERIES POINTS/RECORDS


NOTE: THE GEORGIA CUP TIME TRIAL SERIES (GCTT) IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF A NUMBER OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT PAID AND DO THEIR BEST TO MAKE THESE EVENTS FUN FOR ALL AND A SUCCESS. PLEASE REFRAIN FROM TAKING OUT YOUR FRUSTRATION ON ANY VOLUNTEER. IF AN ISSUE ARISES PLEASE BRING IT TO THE ATTENTION OF A RACE OFFICIAL IN THE START/FINISH OR REGISTRATION AREA. AT NO TIME WILL DISRESPECT OR PROFANITY TOWARD VOLUNTEERS BE TOLERATED; SUCH AN INCIDENT WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.


1. FACILITY

1.1 Please respect the property and treat as if it was yours. Please clean up after yourself and take all trash with you.


            1.2 Park only in designated locations only.


            1.3 Restrooms are located in the parking area and are portable.


2. SAFETY


2.1 Dangerous or unsportsmanlike behavior could result in expulsion from the GC Time Trial Series.


2.2 RIDERS MUST WEAR A HELMET that meets ANSI, SNELL, ASTM, CPSC, CSA or CEN Safety Standards AT ALL TIMES WHEN ON A MOVING BIKE. This includes in all parking areas. There will be no exceptions.


2.3 At their sole discretion, Race Officials may disqualify any bike they believe presents a safety hazard to the rider or other riders.


2.4 All bikes must have working brakes. Fixed/single-gear bikes must have at least one working brake.


2.5 Time Trials are run during rain. A time trial may be suspended should event and race officials determine that a danger exists to riders (e.g. lightning, high winds). Sorry, no refunds will be provided due to the cancellation of an event for inclement weather or issues beyond the control of the GC or Spincycle.


2.6 Family and friends of the riders are welcome and encouraged to attend the Time Trial events and cheer on the riders. Parents and adults are responsible for the conduct of any children that are with them.


3. RACE CLASSES & CATEGORIES

3.1 Other than the Open class, riders may ride in only one class during the series and a rider's first race of the series will determine his/her class for the entire series. (The only exception will be when a Race Official determines that the rider registered in the incorrect class).


3.2 Age categories are based on the age of the participant on December 31 of the current year.


3.3 Please confirm that the race category in which you are registered is correct. If you mistakenly registered or were entered in the wrong category, you must notify the Registration Official before the results for the event become official (48 hours after preliminary results are posted on www.georgiacup.com). Once the results for an event have become Official, a rider that has raced in an incorrect category will forfeit all points earned to date as well as any record set in the incorrect category.


3.4 Hand-cyclists and riders with tandem, recumbent, fixed/single gear bikes (fixed and single gear bikes will race under the same "Fixed Gear" category) must compete in their respective Open category. There is no gender or age distinction in the Open Categories. Fixed and single gear riders will race in the Fixed Gear category.


3.5 At their sole discretion, Race Officials may disqualify any bike or rider from competing in any category or in the time trial event(s).


4. REGISTRATION

4.1 Pre-registration for all GCTT events is accepted only via www.bikereg.com. First to register is the LAST to race.  So, Register early to get to chase the competition!!!


4.2 Pre-registration for individual events via BikeReg will open approximately a couple weeks before each TT event. Pre-registration will close at 5pm the day prior to the event.


4.3 Start times will be posted on www.georgiacup.com by 7pm prior to each event. A general rule of thumb for start times are that we start with Juniors, Women Age Groups, Women Open, Men’s Age Groups & Men’s Open.


4.4 ON-SITE REGISTRATION STARTS AT 6:00 AM & Ends 30 prior to start of First rider. There are 4 rider classifications with start time windows for each.


RIDERS MUST REGISTER BY THE REGISTRATION CLOSE TIME, OTHERWISE THEY MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RIDE IN THE EVENT. RIDERS FROM ONE CLASSIFICATION WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RIDE IN ANOTHER CLASSIFICATION.


4.5 Allow enough time to pick up your bib number; if you do not get to the start line by your start time you will not be able to race. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.


4.6 Tandem riders need only one registration. You will receive only one bib number. However, the name, date of birth and gender of the second rider must be provided and a waiver signed.


4.7 RIDERS MUST WEAR THEIR BIB NUMBER AT ALL TIMES WHEN ON THE COURSE.

 


4.8 The bib number must be located on either the LEFT or RIGHT SIDE (RIB AREA) OF YOUR JERSEY (TBD at registration), so it is easily readable by Race Officials from the side. BIB NUMBERS MUST NOT BE FOLDED OR MODIFIED TO A SMALLER SIZE. THE FULL BIB MUST BE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. IF your number is not legible by race officials at the start you MUST ‘yell’ out your race number as you cross the finish line several times to receive a result.


4.9 Cancellations by pre-registered riders must be sent via E-Mail to info@georgiacup.com (subject: Cancel – your name) and be received prior to the start time list being posted on the web site or 72 hours before the event start time are posted, whichever comes first. No cash refunds will be made; valid cancelled, (72 hours before the event start time are posted) registrations will be applied to the next event only. Your registration is not transferable. No refund will be available for any Full Series Pass.


5. WARM-UP

5.1 Riders may warm-up on the course at all locations until 7:55 am. Please be considerate of those who are competing so as to not be a distraction or present a safety hazard. ONCE AN EVENT BEGINS, SPOTTERS WILL TAKE DOWN NUMBERS OF RIDERS THAT ARE STILL WARMING UP ON THE COURSE. THESE RIDERS MAY BE SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION. THESE RIDERS WILL RECEIVE A: 30 PENALTY – NO WARNINGS WILL BE ISSUED. Be off the course by 7:55 am or you will receive a: 30 penalty per occurrence. We will NOT notify you of your penalty – you will see it on your results.


            5.2 After the event begins, riders will have to warm-up off the course.


6. RACE LOGISTICS

            6.1 The standard Individual Time Trial consists of nine (9) events.


6.2 Riders should come to the Start/Finish area well in advance to familiarize themselves with the layout. Check with the Starting Official or registration for current RACE Time and be at the Start Line 5 minutes ahead of your scheduled start time.


6.3 YOU MUST RIDE ONLY AT YOUR ASSIGNED START TIME. If you miss your assigned start time, you lose the time difference – NO acceptations. No refunds will be issued for missed start times. Ex. Your time is 7:49:30 and you show up at 7:51:00 = you will notify the starter and ‘put your foot down’ then go – down 1:30.


6.4 Riders start intervals could be 30, 20, or 15 seconds, determined by Race Officials.


6.5 When you come to the front of the Start Line your bike will be held to allow you to clip into your pedals. If you don't want your bike to be held, tell the bike holder at the start area and you can use a standing start.


6.6 ALL RIDERS MUST RIDE TO THE RIGHT (remember: course is OPEN to traffic), as close to the side of the road as possible, and hold their line. RIDERS FAILING TO HOLD THEIR LINE MAY BE SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION.


6.7 PASS ONLY ON THE LEFT. PASSING ON THE RIGHT MAY RESULT IN A DISQUALIFICATION.


6.8 DRAFTING IS NOT ALLOWED AND MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. Drafting is following another rider closer than three (3) bike lengths and failing to pass or drop back within 200 meters or 15 seconds. It is the following rider's responsibility to break the draft; this also applies to the rider that is passed and may be closer than 3 bike lengths to the passing rider.


6.9 BLOCKING IS NOT ALLOWED AND MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. Blocking is riding to the right of a rider and failing to pass or drop back within 200 meters or 15 seconds, or riding on the right side of the race lane, thereby causing other riders to pass on the left, which is not allowed.


6.10 When you cross the finish line, please slow down. Do NOT STOP at the finish line – Do NOT interrupt the finish officials. Stay off the course and cool down elsewhere. Remember: Course is open to traffic. Be careful. If any of the above are violated you will receive a :30 penalty. No warnings.


6.11 YOU MUST NOT CROSS THE START OR FINISH LINE A SECOND TIME OR ENTER THE COURSE AGAIN AFTER YOUR RACE. This may result in your time being disqualified. You will receive a :30 penalty – No warnings.


6.12 From time to time, Race Officials may decide to stage a race that is longer or shorter than the standard 25k time trial & 30k TTT. Race Officials may also choose to stage Team Time Trials. In these instances, these Rules and Guidelines will remain in effect where applicable. If you will be entering any of these special events please refer to any special rules that may supersede the standard Rules & Guidelines. If you have questions about these events please send Race Officials an e-mail at info@georgiacup.com or ask for assistance before you register or enter these special events.


7. RACE RESULTS

7.1 Initial times will be posted as soon as they are available during the event ONLY AT THE REGISTRATION AREA. PLEASE DO NOT GO TO THE TIMING TENT ASKING RACE OFFICIALS FOR YOUR RESULT.


7.2 Preliminary and Official times and category results will be posted on www.georgiacup.com.


7.3 Preliminary times will be posted on the web site within 48 hours. During this period all changes and comments must be submitted to info@georgiacup.com. After the preliminary period the results will become Official, and no further changes from participants will be accepted. Race Officials reserve the right to make corrections to their posting.


8. RACE RECORDS

9. AWARDS/SERIES POINTS/RECORDS

9.1 Points are awarded in each race category for each event based on placement (1st place = 20, 2nd place = 18 etc down to 10th place = 2). Points are awarded only to riders that complete the event. GCTTT is NOT part of the GCTT series points.


9.2 Riders are responsible for reviewing the Series Points list posted on www.georgiacup.com and notifying the Records Official of any discrepancy within 48 hours of the date of the posting.


9.3 A rider changing or falsifying his/her race category during the series will forfeit all accumulated points.


9.4 A rider serving a suspension under any cycling or triathlon body WILL be eligible to race and any Series Points will be permitted, excluding; those who are disqualified from GC events.


9.5 To qualify for a GC Individual Time Trial Series Award, a rider must complete at least 5 events during the 2009 series. Individual Time Trial Series Awards are based on a rider's cumulative points.


9.6 In the event of ties in total series points, the following tie breakers will be used (in the order listed):


            1. Total points for events in common.

            2. Total race times for events in common.


9.7 Custom GC medals for weekend will be awarded in the following manner per category; 3 deep = >6 finishers, 2 deep = 3 - 6 finishers & 1 gold medal = <3 finishers Ex. If you are racing in the M45-49 and 3 finish the event there will be only 1 gold medal given out. If you are racing in the M50-54 and 7 finish there will be Gold, Silver, and Bronze awarded.


9.8 Overall Series Awards for the top 3 places in each race category and Course/Category records will be presented at the final race or the series.

                      

GC Individual TT Series Categories: Open/Elite Male & Female, Age Groups Male & Female, Novice Male & Female, Clydesdale (Men 200 lbs+), Athena (Women 150 lbs+), Juniors, Tandem, Single Speed.


                        1. Age Groups (Male & Felmale): 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

                        2. Juniors (Male & Female): <14, 15-16, 17-18                            

                                    

Triathletes


Time Trialing is Also for You!


Cycling in terms of time is the most important part of a triathlon with the cycle leg often taking up over 50% of the total time of the race. Few triathletes have a cycling background compared to swimming and running. For this reasons it is well worth focusing on the bike if you are looking to improve your triathlon times. For the triathlon bike leg there is no better training than a time trial as it replicates the type of effort that you should be doing in the race. You need to race the GCTT as it is very useful way of gaining cycling fitness, speed and confidence.


THE GEORIGA CUP TIME TRIAL SERIES provides Triathletes an excellent opportunity to train for the bike leg of a triathlon. You already have the bike and will be training. Why not ride the time trial series and see how you compare month to month or against your training partners? These time trials give you an opportunity to measure your training efforts over the months and to determine if your bike speed is increasing and you are on course to peak for your target triathlon event(s).


The following are some suggestions a Triathlete may want to consider when riding the GCTT.



Why Compete in the GCTT Series?


Regardless of a cyclist's race experience or ability, you can participate in the GCTT series. A Time Trial is known as "The Race of Truth" because it's all about one rider and the clock. Time Trialing is unlike a Road or Criteriums race because the rider is unable to hide in the pack, sit off the back of the group drafting. In a Time Trial race, the riders are not permitted to draft (ride closely behind or to the side) other riders. Basically, it's just you riding against the clock with the shortest time winning.


The increasing popularity of Time Trial racing lies in the fact that every racer rides the same course with the same conditions as everyone else. You compete with friends and club members as well as local, State, National and International champions. Although you may finish many minutes behind the event or category winner, the real race is against yourself. Yes, you will be racing others in your category, but the biggest satisfaction comes when you ride hard and record a personal best time. Then, each race thereafter you can try to beat your new best time.


The GCTT series can be enjoyed by men or women and riders with all levels of riding capability. You don't need to be fast. You just need a desire to push yourself and compete for your best time. Unlike Criteriums and Road Races, you don't need to worry about high speed turns, riding in a pack nor seeing the pack drop you out on some lonely road for the big mean dogs to come and get you.


The GCTT Series is approximately 15 miles or 25 kilometers long per event (Juniors  10-15 Kilometers). Riders are sent off at intervals and timed to see how long it takes them to complete the course. It doesn't matter who crosses the finish line first. The winner in each category is the rider  who records the shortest time. Please refer to the Event and Time Trial Rules & Guidelines for specific instruction for riding a Time Trial.


To start time trialing, all you need is a safe, race-worthy bike, an approved cycling helmet and the desire to discover your best. If your just starting we suggest that you secure loose clothes so they won't get caught in the chain or other parts of the bike. This also cuts down on the wind resistance helping you go faster. As your time trialing skills increase, you may want to look at specialized equipment made specifically for Time Trialing. Your local bike shop can help you with these items. Beyond your own ability, reducing the wind resistance and becoming more aerodynamic will help increase your speed and reduce your total race time.


All riders must sign up at the registration desk, read and agree with the Event & Time Trial Rules. If you're under 18, your parents or legal guardian will need to have signed a consent form, allowing you to compete. Riders don't have to be a member of any specific cycling club to race the TT series but we encourage you to join one of the bike clubs that are associated with the Georgia Cup.


If you have questions when you're at the event, don't hesitate to ask any of the other riders. By and large cyclists are a great group of people that will be pleased to give you some hints or advice. If you can't find someone to speak with or need something specific, come to registration.


The GCTT Series are intended as a fun, community event that all can enjoy. This is your chance to see how you stack up with your friends, neighbors as well as many cycling champions. Ride often and see how your times compare from event to event.


We encourage you to have your family and friends come to watch the event and cheer you on as you race. There is no charge for spectating. Time trialing is fun and exciting. We know with some training, you'll be surprised how quickly your times will drop, sooner then you'll believe possible, you'll be looking to compete for your category.


We hope to see you real soon, for a ride that you won't soon forget.