Church Creek Time Trial - No 1

***** This Race Has Been Canceled *****

We regret to inform the MABRA community that we must cancel the Church Creek Time Trial #1 scheduled for April 13th. The pavement on a large section of the course has been milled in preparation for paving and it will not be completed by the time of the race. This road condition makes it unsafe for a bike race and as such the State Highway Administration will not issue us a permit, a decision we fully agree with. We are exploring other possible dates for the race but can not guarantee we can do it. However, the August race #2 will go on as scheduled.

We apologize for the abrupt closing of the BikeReg event but once it became evident we had to cancel we didn't want anyone else registering. For those that registered already, we will be issuing refunds.

Thanks for your understanding and we will make an announcement if we can find another date. At the very least, see you in August!

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2024 Announcements:

Photographer Ted Morgan will be on course and make all high res photos available for free.Separate USAC categories for Men and Women 65+, 70+, 75+ age groups. 75+ will be still be separated into 5 year age groupings for medals only.Start line holders will not be permitted for any competitors.Start times per field will be assigned in reverse order of registration: the earlier you register, the better/later your start time!Fields will be part of the Mid Atlantic Time Trial Series (MATTS) or Paracycle Race SeriesA 2 person (1M/1W) Team Time Trial category is availableFor non-aero divisions wheels up to 50mm deep are allowed.

All USAC Rules Apply: Event will be held rain or shine. Entry fee includes a $5.00 USAC Insurance Surcharge. A $1.50 MABRA fee will be assessed in addition to the entry fee. Unlicensed riders will be assessed an additional fee in their shopping cart for a 1-Day license ($15), and will receive a printed copy at check-in, which may be mailed in to USA Cycling for a $10 rebate if you purchase an Annual license. Male one-day licensees may enter the Men's Cat 5 and/or their appropriate age graded category. Female one day licensees may enter the Women’s Cat 5 and/or their appropriate age graded category. For more information email [email protected]

Registration: Online registration will open on March 8, 2024 and close on Wednesday April 10, 11:59pm.

Entry Fees increase by $10 on April 7 (except for Juniors).No mail-in or day-of registration, entry-swapping, or refunds.Note that due to the proximity of start times, it is virtually impossible to enter two fields.

Team Time Trial Registration & Scoring: The entry fee listed in the table for the Mixed Doubles TTT category is for each team member. Both members of the team should register individually, sign their waiver, and use the ‘Contact Event’ link on this page to let us know who your teammate is. Individual riders' times will be recorded, but teams will be scored using the time of the slower of the two riders. Riders entering the TTT will not be able to also do an ITT as there is not enough time between events.

Onsite Check In: Sign in and Number Pick Up will be located at the Mace's Lane Middle School, 1101 Mace's Lane, Cambridge, MD 21613.

Check-in/number pickup will open at 7:00am.Competitors will need to show their USAC racing license at registration or sign the one day license waiver. Consider installing the USAC app on your phone or bring a screen shot from the web when picking up your number.

Timing and Race Numbers: Two sets of numbers will be issued this race, one for your torso and one for your seatpost containing the electronic timing chip. Both are necessary. It is critical that you place the numbers correctly:

No Chip = DNS. Riders will not be permitted to start without seatpost and torso numbers.Torso numbers MUST be placed on your right side.There are timing sensors at the finish line, all riders must ride past finish to record the time.While warming up and cooling down do not ride in the vicinity of the finish line.Do NOT crumple your number.If you choose to use a time trial suit with a race number pocket your score may be invalidated by the officials for lack of visibility.If you do not want to use pins in your clothing, please use a product like TNR Tape https://tnr-tape.com to attach your number.In addition to the bib numbers placed on your torso, a seatpost sticker will ALSO be provided which contains the timing chip. It should be placed on your seatpost per the image below.Non visible and or improperly displayed numbers may not be scored, refunds will not be issued for scores not recorded due to non-visible numbers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Men and Women Cat 4 and Cat 5 Non Aero: Prizes will be awarded for category 4 and 5 aero + non-aero fields, but will be one overall field per category for USA Cycling reporting and MATTS purposes. Non-Aero requirements are no: time trial or triathlon bikes, aero helmets, shoes covers, clip on bars, skinsuits (jersey and shorts must be separate garments) wheels deeper than 50mm, or foil shaped tubes/bars. The event organizer reserves the right to determine specific eligibility based on equipment. 

Men and Women 75+: Prizes will be awarded for age sub categories  75-79, 80-84, 85+, but will be one 75+ field for USA Cycling reporting and MATTS purposes.

Para Open: Men and Women will compete against each other. It will only be one field. Para Handcycle and Physical Disability will have separate men and women fields.

Awards: Medals must be picked up at registration once results are final.  Unclaimed medals will not be mailed.

Junior Gearing Roll Out: Juniors must report to roll out immediately upon completion of their time trial. Failure to report to roll out may result in disqualification. Roll out will be located near the start line and will be conducted by a USAC Official. For more information see USAC Rule 1J6. A roll out measurement will be provided in the Sign-In Area for those juniors wishing to check their compliance prior to departing for the start line.

Parking: Parking will be provided at the Mace's Lane Middle School, 1101 Mace's Lane, Cambridge, MD 21613. No participant parking will be allowed at the Start / Finish Areas. Parking along either Route 355 / Route 16 may result in receiving a parking citation from the Dorchester County Sheriff's Department. The Park & Ride area will be reserved for Event Staff, Emergency Personnel, and USAC Officials ONLY. Parking is not allowed in the Church Creek volunteer Fire Department parking area.

Course: The course is smooth, flat, fast, scenic, and well marked with a wide shoulder available on most of it. The course will be open to traffic. Riders must ride as far to the right as possible to allow traffic to pass. The course is located in Church Creek, MD, which is approximately five miles from the Middle School. Riders must ride to the Start Area from the middle school parking lot (use this transfer as part of your warm up – see the chart below for approximate transfer times). The 20km Out and Back Courses will use the first leg (Route 355) of the 40km Loop Style Course. The 20km TT turnaround is well marked and will be marshaled by police and volunteers. The 40 Km Loop Course is well marked and will be marshaled by police and volunteers. All riders: Please use EXTREME CAUTION and be prepared to stop if you are required to do so. The Start Area is approximately one quarter mile south of the Intersection of Routes 355 and 16, near the Church Creek Volunteer Fire Company, 1902 Church Creek Rd, Church Creek, MD 21622. The best address to use for your GPS to get to the start is: 4681 Golden Hill Rd, Church Creek, MD 21622 Please see https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20599542 for a map of the course. Warm-up will not be allowed on either side of the road on any part of the course once racing begins at 8:30am.

Start Times: The first 20K rider will go off at 8:30am. Individual start times are dependent upon the number of registrants and will be assigned and posted after registration closes. Start times will be posted on www.abrtcycling.com no less than 24 hours prior to the event. Categories will start in the order listed above. ITT riders will go off in 30 second increments. DO NOT MISS YOUR START! Late starts are at the discretion of the Chief Referee and may be disallowed due to safety and / or logistical concerns (if you miss your start and are allowed begin your time trial your time will be calculated from your scheduled start time). Start list will be posted no later than 24 hours prior to the start of the event.

Schedule of Racing: The 20k ITT and 40k ITT events are per the following sequence. Individual start times are dependent upon the number of registrants and will be assigned and posted after registration closes. Individual start times will be posted on www.abrtcycling.com no less than 24 hours prior to the event.

First 20K rider will go off at 8:30am. All other riders to follow based upon the number of registrants per category.There will be approximately a 15 minute break between the 20k ITT and the 40k ITT.The start of the 40k ITT will not be earlier than 9:00am. It may, however, start later due to the number of registrants

Approximate Transfer Times: Please allow ample time to ride from the middle school to the start line. The following table should help you determine the minimum amount of time your transfer will take. Do not overestimate your average speed during your transfer as traffic and wind conditions may adversely affect your transfer time. Obey all traffic laws while riding to the start line. The event staff will supply a synchronized clock at the exit of the middle school parking lot to assist riders.

Average Speed10 mph12 mph14 mph16 mph18 mph20 mphTransfer Time (5.50 miles)33:0027:3023:4520:4518:3016:30Additional Cushion5:005:005:005:005:005:00Minimum Transfer Time38:3032:3028:4525:4523:3021:30

Common Courtesy: ABRT would like to remind everyone that we all have a responsibility to leave the time trial course cleaner than we find it on race day. All refuse should be discarded into appropriate containers. Any riders found illegally discarding objects on the middle school grounds, the roads leading to and from the time trial course, and the roads of the time trial course itself will be dealt with accordingly (see USCF Rule 3B9 which states in part - 'Riders may not discard materials that are not biodegradable; they may pass or throw such material to support personnel in places far from any bystanders [relegation or disqualification for littering or unauthorized feeding]'). Police, turnaround officials, and corner workers are not 'support personnel' and riders should not throw anything to them as they pass. Please be respectful of the environment and its inhabitants.

Language: It was brought to the promoter’s attention that a few riders are using course language will warming up in the village of Church Creek. This is a small quiet community that welcomes racers twice a year to use their local roads. Please be courteous when warming up early in the morning and remember that it is quiet and voices carry.

Follow Vehicles: While ABRT does not recommend the use of follow vehicles for either the ITT or TTT, their use is permitted per USCF Rules 3E7 and 3F12. Participants wishing to use follow vehicles must get prior written approval from the Chief Referee. Participants must submit Written Approval as well as Driver's License and Automobile Registration Information to the Race Director at least 24 hours prior to race day. Participants are responsible for any and all insurance costs associated with using a follow vehicle during their respective time trials (typically $125.00 per vehicle). Follow vehicles must obey all applicable traffic laws and USCF Rules. This will be strictly monitored.

Awards: Medals must be picked up at registration once results are final. Unclaimed medals will not be mailed.