Merckx Time Trial

This is a free time trial event organised by the Canterbury Time Trial Association.  ⌚  🚴🏻‍♀️

Bring your vintage bike and ride with zero aero advantage!  We’ll have prizes for best bike and best dressed rider (think woollen jerseys etc).

Registration from 5pm and trials start at 6pm.  All riders welcome – kids make sure to bring a caregiver.

For more details, check our Facebook page.

Notes:
  • A Merckx time trial is only raced on equipment suitable for mass start road races – no aero bars, wheels deeper than 40mm, aero helmets, skin suits or shoe covers, etc.
  • Eddie Merchx is a Belgian former professional road and track bicycle racer who is widely seen as the most successful rider in the history of competitive cycling – Wikipedia
Event Details
  • Start Date
    October 25, 2022 5:00 pm
  • End Date
    October 25, 2019 7:00 pm
  • Category
  • Address
    Near 31 Old Tai Tapu Rd
  • Suitability

    Everyone (kids bring a caregiver)

  • Cost

    Free!

  • What To Bring

    You, your (old) bike and helmet; dress for the weather

  • Cancellations

    Cancelled if wet

Location
Event Details
  • Start Date
    October 25, 2022 5:00 pm
  • End Date
    October 25, 2019 7:00 pm
  • Category
  • Address
    Near 31 Old Tai Tapu Rd
  • Suitability

    Everyone (kids bring a caregiver)

  • Cost

    Free!

  • What To Bring

    You, your (old) bike and helmet; dress for the weather

  • Cancellations

    Cancelled if wet