WFCRC organise a number of club Time Trial events throughout the racing season. These events are held every Wednesday starting at 19.01h, sign on from 18.30h, and everyone is welcome no matter what level or ability you are. Cost is £4 for WFCRC members (first and second claim) £5 for non-members. Details are in the events calendar and the we will be running events on Ryeland Lane, Great Witley Pearl Lane as well as introducing new rounds at Halfpenny Green ,Callow Hill and Shelsley Kings this year. For 2022 the Midweek Championship awards will be given in the following categories:
- Scratch
- Handicap
- Vets on Standard
- Road Bike
- Ladies
- Best under 18
In addition to the Midweek awards club riders can also apply to the club Short BAR (Best All Rounder) and Endurance (BAR). To be eligible riders must submit times at the following distances to qualify.
Short and Endurance BAR award
- The Short BAR will be calculated from times recorded in any club and open events at 10, 25, & 50 miles. Veterans BAR calculated from average speed against standard
- The Endurance BAR will be calculated from times recorded in any club and open events at 10,25, 50 and 100 miles. Veterans BAR calculated from average speed against standard
Most local clubs hold similar midweek time trials and information is usually posted on their website and/or Facebook pages. There are also a range of ‘Open Time Trial events’ that are run by clubs but open to applicants nationally and information on these long with loads of other useful information on time trialling is provided by via Cycling Time Trials – the National Governing Body for time trials in England, Scotland and Wales. https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk
Time Trial Events
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.
The beauty of time trialling is that for most people taking part is simply about beating their own previous best personal time and so everyone, whatever level, can be competitive.
The events began historically when racing on British roads was illegal – staggered starts meant that those competing could claim to be “just going about their business” (as quickly as they possibly could). Participants often wore inconspicuous clothing, and courses were given codes, such as “H25/8” to maintain the secretive nature. Whilst the racing is now both insured and legal the use of codes still exist in recognition of the history of time trialling.
Most events are fixed distance, typically 10, 25, 50 or 100 miles. There are also fixed time events – 12 and 24 hours – with the objective being to ride the furthest you can. Courses are on public roads and are either ‘out and back’, using a roundabout to turn halfway, or circuits with consecutive left turns. You can take part on any roadworthy bike except a recumbent.
The minimum age for competitors is 12 years. It is essential that competitors 
under 18 know the law and the Highway Code, and are competent to ride on public roads alone. All riders under 18 years of age are required to have parental consent on the approved CTT forms. These only need signing once in the season- hard copies will be available at Midweek events or can be printed from the CTT website to save time https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/documents/index/guardians