Strava Time Trial Challenge
Celebrate Bike Awareness Month and test your fitness!!!
Supporting LoveYourBrain Foundation.
Compete against the clock - Tracked via Strava
this is not a race, but a charity event challenge tracked and scored by your Strava ride. test your fitness on a 7.8 mile segment that traverses West Blvd and Beam Road near the Charlotte airport. No left turns. multiple categories. sign up for $15 single riders/ $50 Team, or just donate to LoveYourBrain and not ride. but you’ll miss out on all the PRs. the best part… Win Prizes from some fantastic brands that support Newtype Cycling.
Ride the course alone at your convenience: May 15-28th 2023.
Awards for the following categories:
overall Male/Female: 1st - KOO Sunglasses ($180 Value); 2nd - Specialized bottle cage and bottle ($40); 3rd - Marque Cycling Bar tape ($20 value)
Overall Eddy Merckx Male/Female: 1st - Specialized Helmet ($125 value); 2nd - Set of Specialized Tires ($80 value); 3rd - Marque Cycling Bar Tape ($20 value)
Team winner (4 rider): 1st place only - custom trophy and Knog tail light ($40 value)
Segment “Newtype TT challenge 2K23” : Segment Link
Can appear under hidden segments - Show Hidden Segments then click the “Unhide” button
To Be Eligible:
Register by Donating to the Newtype LoveYourBrain page. link here
$15 per Rider
$50 per Team - Be sure to leave your team name in the comment section when you donate
Sign waiver. Link Here
Ride the segment between May 15-28 and upload to Strava by 11:59 PM May 28th 2023
You must title your ride on Strava based on your category
"Newtype TT Challenge" -time trial bike
"Newtype TT Challenge EM" -road bike Eddy Merckx style
"Newtype TT Challenge TEAM - (insert team name)" - 4 rider team. each teammate must have the same ride title.
Rules:
This Challenge has no affiliation to USA Cycling or any other organization. Challenge ride against the clock on your own at your convenience.
NO eBikes, drafting (does not apply for team category), moto-pacing, or cheating. No doping of any kind (E-, Mechanical or Biological)
Scoring will be done by Strava and is considered final. You can ride the course multiple times. Best time will be scored
follow traffic laws and rules of the road at all times. You will be on open roads.
Rolling starts are allowed into the segment start point.
There are no course marshals, escorts, or officials and the honor system is used for all aspects of this Challenge.
Ride at your own risk. Volunteers, Newtype Cycling and partners cannot be held responsible.
Once Challenge is complete, prizes can be picked up at Bike Source 4301 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC. Prizes must be claimed within 14 days. be prepared to have your picture taken.
Team Category: your time will be based on the slowest rider in that effort. so keep the team together.
Photos of Segment Start and Finish, Beam Roundabout, and Course Markers
FAQs
Q: can I compete in multiple categories?
A: Yes! sign up for a single rider category and the Team category. you have a full two weeks to submit the fastest time. But, if you are doing Eddy Merckx style No TT bikes allowed
Q. Where do I park?
A. If you are having to dive to the segment we recommend parking HERE. if you a charlotte local we recommend riding to the segment to get a good warm up.
Q. Why is the course only 7.7 miles?
A. The constant development and construction around Charlotte limited the roads segments. we needed to meet all the safety requirements for a fun Time Trial. Sadly the classic Unkown TT segment is blocked by airport construction.
Q. What is Eddy Merckx?
A. Eddy Merck time trial format for a TT where a standard road/gravel bike is used. In this way more people can participate without special, and sometimes expensive, specialized time trial aero equipment. So sign up and use your regular bike.
Q. I was on the course and was slowed down by a car, traffic light (there's only one at right turn) , bird, plane, whatever. What do I do?
A. Poo poo happens - you're a cyclist; be safe. You can ride the course more than once. start again now or before the deadline. You choose. Or just keep going.... Persevere.
Q. How do you register more than one person?
A. each rider needs to sign the waiver and select their categories. if you are doing the Team category one person can make your donation. leave a note in the comments section at checkout.
Q. I am just a beginner, why should I do this?
A. As a beginner you should be doing this. The 7.7 mile TT is a great way to keep track of training and fitness growth. By riding the course you will get a good baseline for your training. Each month you can ride the course again to see how much progress you have made. Also, TTs are way more technical and challenging than you think and making improvements to your bike and technique will keep you engaged in the sport - like perfecting a golf swing.
Q. Who do I contact with questions?
A. Dispatch.session@gmail.com or the newtype cycling Instagram
Q. What charities does this ride support?
A. LoveYourBrain Foundation. a non-profit benifiting TBI related injusies. find out more HERE. During the month of MAY the first 100 people to make a donation at $100 or more will be entered to win a Giant/ Liv E-bike. If you have any questions, let us know at dispatch.session@gmail.com
*** Timing and Scoring Link - updated 5/22/2023 ***
communication and updates
5/22/2023 : Week one is in the books. we’ve had some strong efforts. as a reminder we highly encourage pre-riding the segment so you know what all the turns look like. we’ve had multiple people/ teams turn too soon during the last section in the business park. chekc back Wednesday for another update.