
Welcome to NHRC Club Time-Trial Series
The NHRC Time Trial Series is a fun season-long competition for both novice and experienced cyclists, with numerous competitions across a multitude of disciplines. Anyone can join in - time trialling is simply about seeing how fast you can go.
What is a Time Trial?
Time trialling is the simplest form of cycling competition: a race against the clock, with riders setting off 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 and the thumping of your heart. Oh, and a clock ticking.

Club Competitions
NHRC members compete in three types of competitions over the full time-trial season.
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Club Championships
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Handicap Events
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League Series
Club Championships are held over 10, 25, 50 and 100 miles plus a hilly end of season event based on scratch times.
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Handicap Events include the Leo Gipson over 10 miles and Frith Cup over 25 miles. Plus, we hold a three-event road-bike challenge over 10, 25 miles plus a hilly course. Each handicap event is based on each rider’s best result over the past three seasons and are used in calculating the handicap results.
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Three League Series tables are produced for a veteran’s league, a handicapped series and one based on the hilly competitions.


What Equipment do I need?
All you need is a basic road bike, although as you become more established there are many aids that reduce wind resistance and you will go faster. You may consider triathlon handle bars, aero-helmets, aero-wheels, aero-position and skinsuits. Many of the club members are experienced time-trialists and are always willing to answer your questions and give you some advice.
Remember it’s all about gauging your fitness and your progress as times improve.

How do I take part?
If you are a non-member that would like to have a go then you may ride three events before having to joining a club affiliated to Cycling Time Trials (CTT). You can join NHRC by selecting the link - Buy Club Membership
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You may ‘Come and Try’ (C&TI) any event marked YES in the Come and Try column of the club’s TT 2026 Calendar
For non-club members, we charge £5 an event and £4 for club members.​




