BBCh23 RACE #08 – TTT & *ITT

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BBCh23 RACE #08 - TTT & *ITT (Merckx-style ITT)

When : Sunday, 17th Sept 2023

Where : KIADB HI TECH DEFENCE AEROSPACE PARK PHASE 2

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/hRxQSWyBbbfvpdv17

FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1010410913648482

Reporting Time : 6:00AM (50 mins before rider’s start time)

Distance : 30.5KM (as per car odometer and may vary little bit as per Cyclo-comp or Garmin)

Strava Route: https://strava.app.link/UG5WTpDLhBb

Race Start : 7:00 AM (As per your allocated time)

Cut-off Time for all : 75mins (From your start time)

TTT Race Fee : Online -INR 799/- (e.g – a team – 3 pays Rs 799×3 = Rs. 2397), NO Spot Registration (Excl. Ticket Charges)
ITT Race Fee : Online -INR 799/- (NO Spot Registration)(Excl. gateway charges)

Note : Registration will be closed by Thursday, 14th Sept (Midnight)

Team Members: Team may be made up of a MINIMUM OF TWO & MAXIMUM OF THREE riders at the start of the Race.

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Note: As the event organisers, we reserve all the right to change the event date, distance, category start time, route, categories, locations, and etc of the event at any time before the event, depending on the prevailing situation and circumstances. We will make every effort to inform you of any changes as soon as possible.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
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Update: BBCh23 Race #08 | TTT & *ITT (Merckx-style ITT)

We are pleased to announce the inclusion of the ITT race alongside the TTT event. Please note that the ITT will follow a Merckx-style TT format, and the use of aerobars is not permitted in the ITT category. Furthermore, all types of bikes, including road bikes, MTBs, hybrid bikes, and gravel bikes, are allowed in all ITT categories. There are no age-specific or bike-specific category restrictions.

Here are the details of the ITT categories, primarily designed for those who may not be participating in the team-based TTT event:

1. ITT Categories:

ITT Men (Pro / Elite): This category is open to Elite, Masters, Professional Riders, State or National Riders, and those who have previously participated in the Elite/Master category.
ITT Men (Amateur / Beginners): All amateur or beginner riders are eligible for this category. Elite, Masters, Professional Riders, State or National Riders, and those who have previously participated in the Elite or Master category are not eligible to race in this category.
ITT Women: This category is open to all women, regardless of their age.

2. No Points: Please note that Road Championship points will NOT be considered for this event (TTT and ITT).

If you have any questions or uncertainties, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email at [email protected].

Team Formation:

Teams of Minimum 2 riders and Maximum 3 for all categories

Category Details:

Elite: Any combination of riders from Elite / Masters / Women Masters / Amateur / U-18 / Women is allowed to form a team in Elite category

Amateur: Any combination of riders from Amateur / Masters / U-18 / Women is allowed to form a team in Amateur category

Non-Road Bike: All riders in the team need to be Non-Road Biker

Masters: All riders need to be above 40+ years to qualify for this category

Women Masters: All riders need to be above 40+ years to qualify for this category

Women: All riders in the team need to be female to qualify for this category

U-18: All riders in the team need to be U-18 to fall in this category

Note: Team Members can not add, exchange or swap once it registered.

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Race Course Details:

Race Venue: https://goo.gl/maps/hRxQSWyBbbfvpdv17

How to Get There : The start point is situated on the main road, 500 mtr from KIADB Venue (towards Devanahalli).

Strava Route: https://strava.app.link/UG5WTpDLhBb

The Route : Out and back along the New peripheral ring road, starting on the main road. Stay on the highway for approximately 15km, and take a U-turn from uder the flyover.

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Further Details on race page

http://bbch.in/

FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/178196135162525/

Note: You might get notifications from the partners once in a while.

Category Details:

1. Elite

2. Amateur

3. Non-Road Bike

4. Men Master (40+)

5. Under-18 Open

6. Women

7. Women Master (40+)

8. ITT Men

9. ITT Women

1. Elite category is also open for all men who want to race irrespective of age. But this category has an experience barrier since this is the category where most of the professionals take part in. It is better to have a good level of experience to enroll into Elite category otherwise it might cause inconvenience for the entire peloton due to lack of bike handling skills and general racing experience.

Note: Whoever competes in Elite category should stick to Elite category for the rest of the season, they can’t go back to Amateur in other Road/MTB races of this season. – All racers who have represented their individual states or UTs have to compulsorily compete at the Elite category.

2. Amateur category is open for anybody who wants to race irrespective of age.

3. Non-Road Bike Category is for only non-road bikers. Cyclist can use hybrid, MTB, Foldie. Note: Fixie and Single Speed Bike is not allowed in this category, they can register in other category.

4. Men Masters category is for anybody who is above 40 years of age.

5. Women: – Girls below the age of 18 may opt for Women category also if they wish to. 6. WOMEN MASTER (40+)

This category is for women who are ABOVE the age of 40 years as on the race day. The Women Master category is created to cater to women participants who think they can compete against women who are younger. This category will mirror the distances that the women category races at.

Note: 1) Whoever participates in the Women Master category should stick to the Master category for the rest of the season, they can’t go back to Women category in other road races of that particular season. 2) Women above 40 who want to race the distances that the Elite racers do and want to compete at the Masters can still choose to do so by registering in the Open Masters category. 3) We need a minimum of 10 participants on race day in the Women Master category. In case of lesser number of participation, then the Women Master category will merged with Women category and all women riders will share the same podium irrespective of their age.

7. Open Under-18 category is common for both boys and girls who are below the age of 18. Girls below the age of 18 may opt to compete in the Women category also if they wish to.

– Photo and Birthdate ID card mandatory.

– It’s mandatory for parent/guardian/team manager to accompany their U-18 participants.

– Parent/Guardian/team manager owns full responsibility for the safety of the participant. They will have to sign the indemnity form before issue of BIB, without which the participant will not be allowed to take part in the race.

8/9. ITT Men and Women (Amateurs / Beginners):

This category is mainly for beginners who are not able to participate with the team in the TTT.

Elite, Masters, Professional Riders, State or National Riders, and those who have already participated in the Elite category but are not able to race in this category.

Aero Bar is not allowed in this category.

What is is Merckx-style TT format?

The Merckx-style time trial (TT) format is a type of individual time trial in cycling named after the legendary Belgian cyclist Eddy Merckx. In a Merckx-style TT, the rules are designed to make the race more about the rider’s abilities rather than the equipment they use. Here are the key characteristics of a Merckx-style TT:

Equipment Restrictions: In a Merckx-style TT, riders are limited in terms of the equipment they can use. Specifically, they are not allowed to use aerodynamic time trial bikes, aero helmets, or other specialized aerodynamic equipment. Riders must use a standard road bike with traditional drop handlebars and a regular helmet.
Clothing: Riders must also wear standard cycling clothing, rather than the aerodynamic or specialized time trial suits often used in conventional time trials.
Positioning: Riders are not allowed to adopt extreme aerodynamic positions commonly seen in time trials, such as the “super tuck” or “aero tuck” positions.

The Merckx-style TT format aims to level the playing field by reducing the impact of expensive, specialized equipment and focusing on the rider’s pure cycling abilities. It emphasizes the rider’s fitness, pacing, and strategy rather than relying heavily on the advantages of aerodynamics.

This format is often used in amateur or recreational cycling events to promote fair competition and to make time trials more accessible to a wider range of participants who may not have access to expensive time trial equipment.

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Team Time Trial – Rules & Regulations :

Teams may be made up of a minimum of two riders and a maximum of three riders at the start of the race.

Team times will be based on the following;
a. If 3 riders start, the time will be based on the second rider at the finish
b. If 2 riders start, the time will be based on the second rider at the finish

Elite, Amateur, Masters, Non-Road Bike, Women, and under-18 teams must include only riders from those individual categories.

There will be no championship points earned by the individual riders. Teams with more than THREE riders can submit a second (and third) team to race the TTT.

Note: Team Members can not be add, exchange or swap once it registered.

Race Notes :

FAQ
1. What is this start list for ?
– Rider/Team will start as per the start list.
2. I see two times? start time (race clock) & start time (real time), what are they ?
– race clock will be started when first rider/team starts, real time is for your reference at what time you will start(real time is in IST)
3. When should i/team collect bib ?
– you can plan your arrival as according to your team start time. Make sure your team lined up 5 mins before your start time.
4. What is the time interval ?
– 30 Secs (It may vary on participants number)
5. How is the start order designed
– Start order is designed based on last years results, winner will go in last.
6. What will happen if a rider/team miss their start time ?
– Team will loose his time or team has to start at last.
7. What is the use of having a start list ?
* It is the standard format of TTT to publish start order before race.
* Participants/Team can plan their start (warm-up and nutrition)
* This will help participants/team to plan arrival before their start time.

What is a ITT? :
An individual time trial (ITT) is a road bicycle race in which cyclists race alone against the clock on flat or rolling terrain, or up a mountain road “ literally “against the watch”. ITTs are also referred to as “the race of truth”, as winning depends only on each rider’s strength and endurance, and not on help provided by team-mates and others riding ahead and creating a slipstream. Starting times are at equal intervals, usually between 30 sec to two minutes apart. The starting sequence is usually based on the finishing times in preceding races (or preceding stages in the case of a multi-stage race) with the highest ranked cyclist starting last. Starting later gives the racer the advantage of knowing what time they need to beat (and also makes the event more interesting to pectators). Competitors are not permitted to draft (ride in the slipstream) behind each other. Any help between riders is forbidden. The rider with the fastest time is declared the winner.
Race Notes :
FAQ 1. What is this start list for ? – Rider will start as per the their start list. 2. I see two times? start time (race clock) & start time (real time), what are they ? – race clock will be started when first rider starts, real time is for your reference at what time you will start(real time is in IST) 3. When should i collect my bib ? – you can plan your arrival 30 mins before as according to your start time. Make sure you are lined up 5 mins before your start time. 4.What is the time interval ? – 30 Secs (It may vary on participants number) 5. How is the start order designed? – Start order is designed based on last years results, winner will go in last. 6. What will happen if a person miss his start time ? – He will loose his time or he has to start at last. (final call takes by organizer) 7. What is the use of having a start list ? * It is the standard format of ITT to publish start order before race. * Participants can plan their start (warm-up and nutrition) * This will help participants and teams to plan arrival before their start time. 8. Where should i put my bib ? – MUST be on front handle bar of your bicycle

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Race Note:

It’s a pretty even and smooth road surface.
Water and refreshments will be available at the venue.
Riders are expected to be on self supported race mode including mechanical
fixing, flat fixing, carrying their own toolkit, towing of the cycle if required etc.
Emergency ambulance support will be available (Thanks to Sparsh hospital and Spectrum Physio.
You guys are awesome!)
Any rider can contact the race director through a specified BBCh
phone number which will be active ONLY on race day (+91 9886046777)
Riders are expected to read and understand and adhere to the
rules of the race available on the website
https://bbch.in/rules-and-regulations/
The race referee reserves the sole discretion of analyzing any situation
during the race and his opinion will be considered final.
Registration is strictly Online https://www.bbch.in/ and no spot registration will be allowed
If you would like to get in touch with the the core team, please do shoot us an email at [email protected]

BBCh Race Disclaimer :

Kindly note :
Bangalore Bicycle Championships is totally run by volunteers and we are extremely short of hands. In the event or pre-event or post-event there may be few human errors which are completely unintentional. To sort out those errors or issues we might take some time which may seem longer than usual but again that is because of the crunch of resources. We understand that these events are run by the registration fees collected from the participants and naturally the participants can expect the basic error free running of the event. But we sincerely request all to bear with us for any delay. Thank you for your understanding.