Time Trialing Across the U.S.

Dane April 26, 2025
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Cycling Time Trial Series in the United States for 2025

Midwest

  • Mid America Time Trial Series (MATTS) – Illinois, Wisconsin
    • Website: www.wiilcycle.org
    • Sanctioning Body: American Bicycle Racing (ABR)
    • Number of Events: 18 annually (spring/summer), verified via user-provided data and historical patterns on www.wiilcycle.org. The 2025 schedule is not explicitly published, but 2024 included 18 events, and no changes are indicated.
    • Description: Organized by the Wisconsin/Illinois Cycling Association, MATTS is a grassroots series catering to cyclists of all ages (5-year age groups up to 90+) with categories for TT bikes, road bikes, tandems, recumbents, and paracyclists. Courses vary from flat out-and-back routes to rolling, hilly, and velodrome circuits, with distances including 5K, 10K, 20K, 30K, 40K, and team TTs. Registration is via BikeReg, with entry fees of $30 per event, plus an ABR license ($5 one-event or $25 annual). Standings are tracked for MATTS, ToIL/WI, and Rider of the Year (ROTY), with points starting at 25 for all categories (e.g., 25 for 1st, 20 for 2nd, 16 for 3rd). Strava Routes/Segments illustrate courses. Results are on the WI/IL Cycling Association website or BikeReg.
    • Variety of Courses and Formats: Very high; flat, rolling, hilly, velodrome courses; 5K–40K distances; individual and team TTs; TT/road/tandem/recumbent/paracyclist categories.
    • Cost to Participate: $30 per event + $5 one-event license = $35, or $30 + $25 annual license = ~$31.39/event for 18 events.
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  • Cleves Time Trial Series – Ohio
    • Website: www.qcw.org
    • Sanctioning Body: USA Cycling
    • Number of Events: ~20–22 annually (weekly, May–September), estimated based on historical patterns (e.g., 20+ events in 2024 per www.qcw.org). The 2025 schedule is not explicitly published, but the series consistently runs weekly from May to September, suggesting 20–22 events.
    • Description: Organized by Queen City Wheels, this series, running since 1974, is the longest-running TT series in the U.S. It uses a 10.2-mile course with small rolling hills, a flat section, and a final hill, open to TT bikes, road bikes, tandems, and recumbents. It requires Queen City Wheels membership (~$20–$30/year) and a USA Cycling license ($10 one-day or $70 annual). Entry is free for members, with registration via BikeReg and a mandatory Release Waiver. Awards are given for categories like top overall and age groups, with results on the QCW website or BikeReg.
    • Variety of Courses and Formats: Moderate; single 10.2-mile rolling course, individual TT format, TT/road/tandem/recumbent categories.
    • Cost to Participate: Free with $20–$30 membership + $10 one-day license = $30–$40, or $20–$30 + $70 annual = ~$4.50–$5/event for 20 events.
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  • Wednesday Night Time Trial Series – Missouri
    • Website: thewntt.org/welcome
    • Sanctioning Body: USA Cycling
    • Number of Events: 6–8 annually (May–August), estimated based on historical data from thewntt.org, which lists 6–8 events in past seasons. The 2025 schedule is not explicitly published, but the weekly summer pattern is consistent.
    • Description: A grassroots series in St. Charles running on Wednesday evenings on a flat, 10-mile out-and-back course along the Katy Trail. Open to recreational riders, triathletes, and racers, with categories for all ages and skill levels. Entry fees are ~$15–$20 per event, plus a USA Cycling license ($10 one-day or $70 annual). Results contribute to season standings, posted on the website or Facebook.
    • Variety of Courses and Formats: Low; single flat 10-mile course, individual TT format, inclusive categories.
    • Cost to Participate: $15–$20 per event + $10 one-day license = $25–$30, or $15–$20 + $70 annual = ~$17.50–$21.67/event for 6 events.
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  • Tuesday Night Time Trial Series – Minnesota
    • Website: www.gearwest.com/products/tuesday-night-time-trials
    • Sanctioning Body: American Bicycle Racing (ABR)
    • Number of Events: 6 annually (June–August), confirmed via gearwest.com, which lists 6 events for 2024 (June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, August 6) and no indicated changes for 2025.
    • Description: A grassroots series running on Tuesday evenings on a flat, 10-mile out-and-back course on County Road 24 near Minneapolis. It attracts 60–80 riders per event, with categories for all ages and skill levels, allowing TT and road bikes. Riders under 18 need a parent/guardian-signed waiver, and those under 15 require an on-course escort. Entry fees are $20 per event, plus an ABR license ($5 one-event or $25 annual). Registration is online via Gear West, closing 24 hours prior, with no onsite registration. Results contribute to season standings, posted on the website or Facebook.
    • Variety of Courses and Formats: Low; single flat 10-mile course, individual TT format, TT/road bike categories.
    • Cost to Participate: $20 per event + $5 one-event license = $25, or $20 + $25 annual = ~$24.17/event for 6 events.
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Northeast

  • Green Mountain Bicycle Club Time Trial Series – Vermont
    • Website: thegmbc.com
    • Sanctioning Body: USA Cycling
    • Number of Events: ~15–18 annually (weekly, May–September), estimated based on historical data from thegmbc.com, which notes weekly events from early May to early September. The 2025 schedule is not explicitly published, but past seasons typically include 15–18 events.
    • Description: A grassroots series running across Burlington and surrounding counties. Courses range from flat to hilly, mostly uphill, with some gravel options, and distances typically 10K–20K. Open to the public, it’s free with a signed GMBC waiver, though a USA Cycling license ($10 one-day or $70 annual) is required. GMBC membership (~$20–$30/year) is needed for championship awards and RideWithGPS course access. Results contribute to season standings, posted on the GMBC website or Facebook.
    • Variety of Courses and Formats: High; flat, hilly, uphill, gravel courses; primarily individual TTs, inclusive categories.
    • Cost to Participate: Free with waiver + $10 one-day license = $10, or $20–$30 membership + $70 annual license = ~$5.56–$6.67/event for 15 events.
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  • Charlie Baker Time Trial Series (CBTT) – Massachusetts
    • Website: www.nebc.us/cbtt/
    • Sanctioning Body: USA Cycling
    • Number of Events: ~15–18 annually (weekly, May 15–August, 2025), estimated based on historical data from www.nebc.us and Google Groups (groups.google.com), which note a weekly series from mid-May to late August with 15–18 events in past seasons (e.g., 2024 started May 15). The 2025 schedule is not explicitly published, but the pattern is consistent.
    • Description: Organized by the Northeast Bicycle Club (NEBC) in Concord and Carlisle, this series, sponsored by Speed Merchant Aero, is a weekly event open to all levels. It uses a ~10-mile course with flat to rolling terrain, offering individual TTs and a designated Tandem Championship night. Riders start 30 seconds apart, with categories for all ages and skill levels. Registration is via BikeReg, with fees of $8 for NEBC members and $16 for non-members per event, or a season pass ($60 members, $120 non-members), plus a USA Cycling license ($10 one-day or $70 annual). Results are posted on the NEBC website or BikeReg, with course records tracked.
    • Variety of Courses and Formats: Moderate; single ~10-mile flat to rolling course, individual TTs with tandem event, diverse categories.
    • Cost to Participate: $16 per event + $10 one-day license = $26, or $120 season + $70 annual = ~$10.56/event for 15 events (non-members).
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  • New Jersey Cup Time Trial Series (NJ TT Cup) – New Jersey
    • Website: njttcup.com/schedule
    • Sanctioning Body: USA Cycling
    • Number of Events: 6–8 annually (spring/summer), estimated based on historical data from njttcup.com, which lists 6–8 events in past seasons. The 2025 schedule is not explicitly published, but no changes are indicated.
    • Description: Sanctioned by the New Jersey Bicycle Association, this series runs across varied venues with flat out-and-back and rolling circuits (10K–20K), offering individual and team TT formats. It caters to juniors, amateurs, and pros, with points-based standings. Entry fees are ~$25–$35 per event or ~$120–$160 for the series, plus a USA Cycling license ($10 one-day or $70 annual). Registration is via BikeReg, with results on BikeReg or NJ TT Cup’s website.
    • Variety of Courses and Formats: High; flat and rolling courses, 10K–20K, individual and team TTs, diverse categories.
    • Cost to Participate: $25–$35 per event + $10 one-day license = $35–$45, or $120–$160 series + $70 annual = ~$23.75–$28.33/event for 6 events.
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  • Mid Atlantic Time Trial Series – Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, New York
    • Website: midatlantictimetrialseries.blogspot.com
    • Sanctioning Body: USA Cycling
    • Number of Events: 4–5 annually (spring/summer), estimated based on historical data from midatlantictimetrialseries.blogspot.com, which lists 4–5 events in past seasons. The 2025 schedule is not explicitly published, but the pattern is consistent.
    • Description: Organized by the Mid-Atlantic Bicycle Racing Association (MABRA), this series runs on three courses with flat, rolling, and hilly profiles (10K–40K), offering individual and team TTs. Entry fees are ~$30–$40 per event or ~$100–$140 for the series, plus a USA Cycling license ($10 one-day or $70 annual). Registration is via BikeReg, with results on BikeReg or MABRA’s website.
    • Variety of Courses and Formats: High; flat, rolling, hilly courses, 10K–40K, individual and team TTs, diverse categories.
    • Cost to Participate: $30–$40 per event + $10 one-day license = $40–$50, or $100–$140 series + $70 annual = ~$34–$42.50/event for 4 events.
    • Social Media:
      • X: Not active; engage via MABRA (@MABRAorg, x.com/MABRAorg).
      • Instagram: Not active; check website or BikeReg.
      • Facebook: @MABRAorg (facebook.com/MABRAorg)

West

  • Total Intensity Sports Time Trial Series – California
    • Website: totalintensitysports.com
    • Sanctioning Body: USA Cycling
    • Number of Events: 11 annually (weekly, April–September), confirmed via totalintensitysports.com, which states racing for 2025 with 11 events in 2024 and no indicated changes for 2025.
    • Description: Based in Folsom, this series runs on Wednesday evenings along the flat Folsom South Canal, offering 20K, 40K, and a 2x20K format (two 20K efforts with an 8-minute rest). Chip-timed results are posted on event day, accessible via the website. Pricing is $10 per event, $25 for three, or $75 for the season, with a USA Cycling license required ($10 one-day or $70 annual).
    • Variety of Courses and Formats: Moderate; flat out-and-back course, but 20K, 40K, and 2x20K formats add diversity.
    • Cost to Participate: $10 per event + $10 one-day license = $20, or $75 season + $70 annual license = ~$13.18/event.
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  • Karen Hornbostel Memorial Time Trial Series (KHMTT) – Colorado
    • Website: khmtt.com
    • Sanctioning Body: USA Cycling
    • Number of Events: 7 annually (March 26, April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7, 2025, with May 14 as a weather makeup date), confirmed via bicyclecolorado.org and khmtt.com.
    • Description: Held at Cherry Creek State Park, this series runs 7 Wednesday evenings in spring, using a 7-mile flat/rolling course. It supports Bicycle Colorado and Cancer Fitness, with categories for all levels. Entry fees are ~$30–$40 per event or $150–$200 for the series, plus a USA Cycling license ($10 one-day or $70 annual). Registration is via BikeReg, with points from the top 6 results for standings. Results are on BikeReg or KHMTT’s website.
    • Variety of Courses and Formats: Moderate; flat/rolling 7-mile course, individual TTs, diverse categories.
    • Cost to Participate: $30–$40 per event + $10 one-day license = $40–$50, or $150–$200 series + $70 annual = ~$22–$27/event.
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  • Fiesta Island Time Trial Series – California
    • Website: sdbc.org/fiesta-island-time-trial
    • Sanctioning Body: American Bicycle Racing (ABR)
    • Number of Events: 4 annually (February, March, September, November), confirmed via sdbc.org/fiesta-island-time-trial, which lists these dates for 2025.
    • Description: Sponsored by the San Diego Bicycle Club since 1968, this series runs on a flat 20K (3 laps) or 40K (6 laps) course on Fiesta Island. Open to all levels, it includes categories for age groups, racing categories (masters 35+), tandems, 2-person or 4-person team TTs, and Merckx (no aero equipment) formats. Juniors ride 1–2 laps. Registration is via WebScorer.com, with fees of $33 for adults (20K), $17 for juniors, and $45 for tandems/40K, plus an ABR license ($5 one-event or $25 annual). Top six finishers earn series points (7, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1), with awards at the final race. Results are posted on WebScorer.com in real time.
    • Variety of Courses and Formats: High; flat 20K/40K course, individual, team (2/4-person), tandem, Merckx, and junior formats; diverse categories.
    • Cost to Participate: $33 per event + $5 one-event license = $38, or $33 + $25 annual = ~$39.50/event for 4 events.
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  • Chatfield Time Trial Series – Colorado
    • Website: chatfield-tt.com
    • Sanctioning Body: USA Cycling
    • Number of Events: 3 annually (September 4, 11, 18, 2025), confirmed via chatfield-tt.com, which lists a three-week series for 2025.
    • Description: Organized by Physio Racing and COBRAS at Chatfield State Park, this series runs on Thursday evenings in September on an 11.2-mile course with 336 ft elevation gain and 316 ft descent. It includes categories for all levels. Entry fees are ~$30–$40 per event or $100–$140 for the series, plus a USA Cycling license ($10 one-day or $70 annual). Registration is via BikeReg, with results on BikeReg or the website.
    • Variety of Courses and Formats: Moderate; flat to rolling 11.2-mile course, individual TTs, diverse categories.
    • Cost to Participate: $30–$40 per event + $10 one-day license = $40–$50, or $100–$140 series + $70 annual = ~$39.33–$46.67/event for 3 events.
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South

  • Florida Polytechnic Time Trial Series – Florida
    • Website: stevenperezluha.com/2025-florida-polytechnic-time-trial-series
    • Sanctioning Body: USA Cycling
    • Number of Events: 10 annually (February–November, 2/16, 3/16, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8, 7/6, 8/17, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 2025), confirmed via stevenperezluha.com.
    • Description: Organized by Perezluha Coaching in Lakeland, this series runs on an 8-mile (12.9 km) flat out-and-back course on Research Way near Florida Polytechnic University. Open to ages 14–99 (all levels, Pro to Cat 5), it offers categories for Time Trial Bike/Aero, Road Bike/Merckx (no aero equipment), Recumbent, Tandem, and 2-Person Team Road Bike. Events include a coached warm-up (8:00–8:30 am) with course preview and pacing tips, with racing at 9:00 am. A post-race group ride (30–50 miles, moderate to hard) fosters community. Entry fees are $35 per event, $45 late, or $300 for the series (until 2/16/25), plus a USA Cycling license ($10 one-day or $70 annual). Registration is via BikeReg, with points for the best 8 results contributing to overall awards. Hammer Nutrition provides samples, and professional photography is available. Results are posted on BikeReg or the website.
    • Variety of Courses and Formats: Moderate; single flat 8-mile course, but diverse formats (individual, tandem, 2-person team, Aero, Merckx, Recumbent) add competitive variety.
    • Cost to Participate: $35 per event + $10 one-day license = $45, or $300 series + $70 annual = ~$37/event for 10 events.
    • Social Media:
      • X: Not active; engage via website or email (info@stevenperezluha.com).
      • Instagram: @perezluhacoaching (instagram.com/perezluhacoaching)
      • Facebook: @PerezluhaCoaching (facebook.com/PerezluhaCoaching)
  • Castroville Time Trial Series – Texas
    • Website: thea.com
    • Sanctioning Body: USA Cycling
    • Number of Events: 8 annually (monthly, March–October), estimated based on historical data from thea.com, which lists 8 events in 2024. The 2025 schedule is not explicitly published, but the monthly pattern is consistent.
    • Description: A grassroots series held on a 20K/40K out-and-back course with rolling hills near the Medina River, open to all levels with categories for juniors, amateurs, and pros. Entry fees are ~$20–$30 per event, plus a USA Cycling license ($10 one-day or $70 annual). Registration is via BikeReg, with results posted on the website or BikeReg, contributing to season standings.
    • Variety of Courses and Formats: Moderate; rolling 20K/40K course, individual TT format, diverse categories.
    • Cost to Participate: $20–$30 per event + $10 one-day license = $30–$40, or $20–$30 + $70 annual = ~$17.50–$20/event for 8 events.
    • Social Media:
      • X: Not active; engage via website or email (info@thea.com).
      • Instagram: Not active; check website or BikeReg.
      • Facebook: Not active; primary engagement via website or BikeReg.
  • Greenville Spinners Summer Time Trial Series – South Carolina
    • Website: greenvillespinners.org
    • Sanctioning Body: USA Cycling
    • Number of Events: 7 annually (March–August), estimated based on historical data from greenvillespinners.org, which lists 7 events in 2024. The 2025 schedule is not explicitly published, but the pattern is consistent.
    • Description: A grassroots series running on Thursday evenings at the SCTAC course, a flat to rolling 10-mile loop. Free for Greenville Spinners members ($25–$35/year), with a USA Cycling license required ($10 one-day or $70 annual). Open to all levels, with categories for road bikes, TT bikes, and handcycles. Results contribute to series points (e.g., 4 points for 1st), posted on the website or Facebook.
    • Variety of Courses and Formats: Moderate; flat to rolling ~10-mile course, individual TTs, road/TT/handcycle categories.
    • Cost to Participate: Free with $25–$35 membership + $10 one-day license = $35–$45, or $25–$35 + $70 annual = ~$15–$17.14/event for 7 events.
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  • CMS Time Trial Series – North Carolina
    • Website: cmstimetrialseries.racesonline.com
    • Sanctioning Body: USA Cycling
    • Number of Events: 5 annually (April–September), estimated based on historical data from cmstimetrialseries.racesonline.com, which lists 5 events in 2024. The 2025 schedule is not explicitly published, but the pattern is consistent.
    • Description: Held at Charlotte Motor Speedway, this series runs on a flat, 2-mile oval track, offering individual TTs (ITT) and team TTs (TTT) on select dates, with 10K–20K distances. Entry fees are ~$25–$35 per event or ~$100–$120 for the series, plus a USA Cycling license ($10 one-day or $70 annual). Registration is via RacesOnline, with results on the website or Start2Finish’s Facebook.
    • Variety of Courses and Formats: Moderate; flat oval track, ITT and TTT formats, 10K–20K, varied categories.
    • Cost to Participate: $25–$35 per event + $10 one-day license = $35–$45, or $100–$120 series + $70 annual = ~$34–$38/event for 5 events.
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For current schedules and registration, check BikeReg (www.bikereg.com) for MATTS, NJ TT Cup, KHMTT, Chatfield, Mid Atlantic, Cleves, Castroville, CBTT, and Fiesta Island, WebScorer (www.webscorer.com) for Fiesta Island, or RacesOnline (racesonline.com) for CMS, and follow series’ social media for updates. Tailor your choice to budget, location, and goals, and consult coaches for training plans.

Disclaimer: Listings are based on data as of April 26, 2025, and may vary by region or season. Social media handles and costs are subject to change; verify details on official websites. Ensure equipment complies with ABR and USA Cycling regulations.

It’s encouraging that if you find yourself on the road just about anywhere in the country, there will be options to choose. Bring your bike wherever you go! If we’ve missed any series, please mention them in the comments below.

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