BBCh Individual Time Trial (ITT)

When : Sunday, 19th March 2023

Where : BBCh ITT Start Point | Old Madras Road

Reporting Time : 6:00AM (30 mins before your start time)

Distance : 24.4 kms (It may vary little bit as per your Cyclo-comp or Garmin)

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

Cut-off Time for all : 60 Minutes (From your start time)

Cut-off Time for NON-Road Bike & Women, U18 : 70 Minutes (From your start time)

Race Fee : Online -INR 799/- (NO Spot Registration)(Excl. gateway charges)

Note : Registration will be closed by Tuesday, 14th March (Midnight)

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FB Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/656656058326357/

Course Strava Link: https://www.strava.com/segments/4968011

Start Point: https://goo.gl/maps/wUqbG4JEW87KCDFFA

Finish Point: Opp. to start point. https://goo.gl/maps/TPU9995NqpbkNcQo8

Further Details on race page

http://bbch.in/BBCh23Race02.htm

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

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Category Details:

1. Elite

2. Amateur

3. Non-Road Bike

4. Men Master (40+)

5. U18 Open

6. Women

7. Women Master (40+)

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. Women: – Girls below the age of 18 may opt for Women category also if they wish to.

5. Men Masters (40+) category is for anybody who is above 40 years and above of age. Master category was created to cater participants who think they can compete against elites who are younger. We need a minimum of 10 participants on Race Day in the Men Master Category. In case of lesser number of participation on the race day, then the Men Master category will be merged with Elite Category and all riders will share the same podium irrespective of their age.  This category will mirror the distances that the Elite category races at. Note: Whoever participates in Men Master should stick to the Master category for the rest of the season, they can’t go back to Amateur/Elite in other road races of this season.

6. Women Master (40+) category is for anybody who is above 40 years. The Women Master category is created to cater to women participants who think they can compete against women who are younger.

We need a minimum of 10 participants on Race Day in the Women Master Category. In case of lesser number of participation on the race day, then the Women Master category will be merged with Women Category and all women riders will share the same podium irrespective of their age. This category will mirror the distances that the women category races at. Note: Whoever participants in the Women Master category should stick to the Women Master category for the rest of the season, they cannot go back to Women category in other road races of the current season.

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. All riders will share the same podium irrespective of their gender.

– 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.

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Standard Operating Procedure for BBCh Events

The below are additional rules of racing for the ITT. These are not mere guidelines! Racers who are found not adhering to these rules will be stripped of their bibs and will be suspended from the race or race standings or both.

These rules are to be adhered to in addition to the usual rules and regulations found here: http://bbch.in/RulesBook.htm

We are all here to race and no to infect anyone or catch an infection.
1) Social distancing is an absolute mandate and not a suggestion.
2) Wearing a mask till you are flagged off is compulsory. You will carry your mask during the race and put in back on as soon as you cross the finish line. This is non-negotiable!
3) Bib distribution will be done in a staggered line.
4) As soon as you finish your race, you will head to the desk, return your bib and trade it in for your participation medal and refreshments in a staggered line. It’s strictly first come first served.

Covid19 Disclaimer:

1. Your safety (road safety & COVID19) is your own responsibility and BBCh is no-way responsible for that.

2. Please maintain social distance of minimum 6 feet from each other.

3. Please wear mask when you are not riding.

4. Please carry your own hand sanitizer for precaution.

5. Please exercise ‘touch-less’ to the fullest extent and avoid any kind of gathering before, during and after the race.

6. Please be aware that the races will go on in future also and this is not the ‘must attend’ event incase if you are unwell for some reason. So please be judicial about your participation.

7. Please be informed that if there is any new government order regarding the event, it might get postponed again or cancelled at the last moment.

8. Please blindly follow – wear mask, sanitize hands, maintain 6 feet distance and do not gather together.

9. Please follow all COVID19 Government guidelines

The Route :

Out and back along the Old Madras Road, starting in the service road, entering the highway immediately. Stay on the highway for approximately 12.2km, and take a U-turn just after the Confident Amoon Resort. You will experience headwinds on the way out, so fight through it and enjoy the return!

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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General Rules :

Q: Where should i put my bib ? – At front handle bar of your bicycle. – Race BIBs/Numbers MUST be displayed on the handlebars of the bicycle. Altering, cutting or placing of unauthorized sponsors™ logos on numbers will result in a fine and/or disqualification.