Club Time Trials Restart

News that Matlock CC club time trials are returning with the first event the evening 10 mile event on Tuesday 14th July. A number of clubs are now putting on their TT events around the country in accordance with CTT guidance. In order for these events to run safely there will be a number of rules and restrictions in place.

Each event will be publicised on Facebook and will have a link to the online entry form to be completed. Each event will also have a Facebook 'Event' which will also have a link to this document. For those not on social media the club event calendar on this website will be updated with the same information so to enter go to the event on the calendar, open it and within the rules and guidance you will find a link to that document.

The Club Calendar is here

We appreciate that online entry only may seem restrictive but with the current situation we need to be sure of numbers and have the ability to contact each competitor should we need to for 'Track and Trace' purposes. Should you feel ill after taking part in these events you should let us know!

Time Trial Event Notes - please read!

Competitors should not attend if they feel ill in ANY way or if family members have any symptoms. Note there are no marshals - course descriptions are available on the website. You must use a working rear light in accordance with CTT guidance. No pusher off. You must start the event with one foot on the floor. No catchers for hill climbs!

Events are for Matlock CC members only (1st and 2nd claim) and limited to 25 riders maximum - we will review this after the first events and consider relaxing the limit and membership ruling. No 2-up riding allowed (other than Tandem families!) Anyone not competing or an official should not spectate please.

Enter on line via the Google document by Noon on the day of the race please.

Please note - No entry on the line at the event.

Please complete the details on the form in case we need to contact you after the event.

Start / Finish Area Riders must not gather in anyway in the start or finish areas or elsewhere. Area marked from the rear of bike to front of next bike to be 2 metres. No more than three riders queuing. No static warm ups at the start - warm up on the road. Time keepers to be on the opposite of the road to the start and finish for the 5, 10 and hilly events. Competitors on finishing must not stop at the finish and loiter at the HQ/car park and must pack away and leave immediately upon completion of the race. No times to be given at the finish. Results will be published on line via Matlock CC social media No support can be provided if a competitor suffers mechanical difficulties. It is strongly advised that all competitors carry with them a spare inner tube/tubular, pump and tyre levers if required. Anything you bring with you to the start you will need to take with you or leave at your own risk (we can't place things into the timekeepers vehicle) No stationary warm ups on rollers / turbo please.

Signing on Bring own pencil / pen

The signing on sheet will have your name and number. Please bring your own number pins (if needed) At the end of the event put your number in the bucket!

Payment - £4 entry, cash only in the collection box at the start of the event. Please note that no change can be given.

For Time Trial Events, Results and Information please visit our site here: http://www.matlockcctimetrials.co.uk/

CTT Guidance: You can read further guidance on how events are running here: https://cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/documents/index/covid-19

Our club time trials are usually open to anyone who is a member of a Cycling Time Trials (CTT) affiliated club. They are probably the easiest way to start racing and can just be used as a good training session. The riders taking part cover a varied range of abilities so you’ll always have someone of a similar level to compete against. Please note that if you are riding in our events you must use a working rear light in accordance with the updated CTT regulations. If you wish to be eligible for Matlock CC trophies you need to be a first claim member of the club or Matlock CC is your first claim club for the specific discipline (Time-trialling / Road / Cyclocross etc.) U18s must wear a helmet in accordance with CTT regulations and as the events are on open roads you must be aged 12+ and parents / guardians must fill in a parental consent form available to download from the CTT website here: https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/documents/index/guardians