What You Need to Know

Fees listed are for all races.

• Normally, you would select a gender/age category such as Men 19–29.
• Optionally, you can choose an Open category, where you race in an age-only category.
• You can also select a special category, such as:
  • Retro (no time trial equipment)
  • Single Speed bicycle
  • Tandem bicycle
  • Para category

Individual Races

The cost per individual race is:

• Under 19 categories:
  10.00
• All other categories:
  40.00

Want to ride the course twice?
If you register for two races (two bibs, two start times, and two categories),
you only pay an additional 6.00 in addition of your base registration fee per race.

The fees listed above do not include credit card processing fees or the entry fees for Cherry Creek State Park.

Transparent pricing — we pass along only the credit card processing costs, with no additional markup.

Who Qualifies

• Juniors receive a highly discounted rate for the series and individual races.
• A junior is any rider who is at least 9 years old and has not yet turned 19 years old.

Required Waiver

• A Junior waiver is required.
• The waiver must be signed by both the rider and a parent or guardian.
• No exceptions can be made.

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Escorts for Juniors

When Escorts Are Allowed

• Very young juniors or riders with special needs may be escorted.
• Escorts may also be helpful for new juniors or adults with limited bike-handling skills.
• Escorts are allowed for safety, but must follow USAC rules.

Escort Rules (Must Be Followed)

• Position: Escort must ride directly behind the rider, staying 3–4 bike lengths back.
• Helmet: Escort must wear a helmet at all times.
• Visibility: Escort must wear an orange vest (available at the Team Cobras race headquarters).

Important:
Failure to follow these rules will result in disqualification. The USAC motor referee will stop both the rider and escort and issue a DQ.

The CCTTS allows you to race twice each night for a very low additional cost.

When registering to race twice, you need to consider the time you believe you will be able to complete the course during your first race of the night, time to recover, and time to make your way to the start line before you select your second race start time. The normal time is about an hour.

Full series registration will be available about 45 days before the start of the series.

Registration for fewer than the full series and single-race registration will be available about 10 days before the start of the series.

The registration process will allow you to select your start time.

Once your registration is complete, you will receive an email confirmation, usually within 15 minutes. If you do not see it, please check your spam folder. 

Please make sure your email and mailing addresses are correct on the registration form.

If you register at least 10 days before the start of the series, your bib will be mailed to you.

If your bib is not mailed to you, it may be picked up on race day after 4:00 PM at the Smoky Hill Parking Lot Pavilion.

Online registration is available until 1:30 PM on race day and is smartphone friendly.

Registration is not available at the park due to park regulations.

A small fee is added to your registration cost to cover credit card processing. We charge only the amount charged by the credit card company.

The CCTTS has an exceptional safety record, thanks to our dedicated volunteers and supporters who assist racers, monitor motor vehicles, and direct traffic. We offer a variety of positions, and Team Cobras will provide training and equipment for your success. (Race marshals must be at least 16 years old.)

There are three ways to participate:

• Race free of charge in exchange for volunteer hours (“Race for Free”).
• Work for a monetary stipend (“Paid”).
• Volunteer without compensation.

If you choose Race for Free, volunteers are given either early race start times or late race start times depending on the shift you are assigned to.

We do our best to be sure you have plenty of time to marshal, warm up, and race.

To receive more information and to sign up, click
here.

You will be issued a bib number for the entire series for each category in which you are racing. Do not discard your bib after the first week – you will need it for all the races!

Your bib number corresponds to your start time. If later you decide to change your start time, you must come to the bib pickup table behind the Riverside Group Area parking lot and exchange your bib for a new one that corresponds to your new start time. This is required if you only change your start time for a single week or the remaining races of the series.

Bibs are not transferable to another racer.

The race bib must be pinned correctly on the left side. If the bib number is obstructed by hair or otherwise hidden from the view of the spotter or timers, then you may not receive a time.

For correct placement and pinning information, click here.

No time trial equipment is allowed.

Time trial equipment includes:

• Aero bars
• Wheel rims deeper than 50mm
• Disk wheels
• Aero helmets

Bicycle: The seat tube and down tube must be straight and the height to width of the tubes may not exceed a ratio of 1 to 2 compared to the top tube.

Skin suits and shoe covers are permitted.

The Chief Referee will make the final decision on all retro equipment and accessories.

Please be aware that the Retro categories are our most popular categories.  You are not required to race in a Retro category if you do not have a TT bike but can race in any category your age and gender qualifies for.

The results for each week and consolidated results showing your results for each week you raced are posted to this website. We do not post results to the USA Cycling website.

For all race results click here.

For newer juniors or adults with limited bicycle handling skills, having an escort can provide confidence and enhance safety during the ride. While the CCTTS acknowledges the occasional need for escorts, our primary focus remains on ensuring the safety of all participants and maintaining compliance with USAC regulations.

To support this, the CCTTS has established the following rules for escorts, which must be strictly observed:

1. Positioning: The escort must ride directly behind the rider, maintaining a distance of at least 3-4 bike lengths.
2. Safety Gear: The escort is required to wear a helmet at all times.
3. Visibility: The escort must wear an orange vest, which can be obtained from the Team Cobras table in the pavilion behind the Smoky Hill parking lot.

Failure to comply with these requirements will result in the rider being disqualified. The USAC motor referee will stop both the rider and the escort, and a DQ will be issued.

Escorts do not need to be registered to race. However, they should be familiar with time trial racing and USAC rules.

Both tandem riders must register separately. Each rider will be charged half (85.00) of the total entry fee.

• No refunds are available for multi‑race purchases.
  Exceptions may be considered if a rider is unable to participate due to injury. Please contact
  [email protected] with supporting documentation and we will review your request.
• Single‑race cancellations: If a single race is cancelled because of weather or other unforeseen circumstances, riders who purchased that single race will receive an automatic refund to their original payment method. Refunds are issued automatically and entries will not be carried over to a future race.

Weather in Colorado can be windy, raining, sleeting, or snowing. Be prepared to ride in all conditions!

If the Chief Referee deems conditions to be unsafe on the day of the race, that day’s racing may be canceled or if conditions become unsafe during the race, the race may be suspended or canceled.

If a cancelation occurs:

• No refunds will be made for canceled races except for single race purchases.
• Race cancellation may not be determined until 3:00 PM or later on race day. We try to make a determination as early as possible, however weather conditions can change rapidly.
• The CCTTS will attempt to notify all registered racers via email and will be posted on the CCTTS.com website.

What Is a Weather Emergency?

A weather emergency is any condition that makes racing unsafe,
including:

• Heavy rain
• Lightning
• High winds
• Snow or hail

Who Decides?

The Chief Referee and the Race Director jointly determine
whether conditions are safe for racing. They have full authority to
suspend or cancel the race at any time.

What Actions Can Be Taken?

When unsafe conditions arise, the Chief Referee and Race Director
will choose one of two courses of action:

Action	When used
Suspend new starts — riders already on the course may finish	Moderate or developing weather concern
Stop all activity — all riders and volunteers on course must seek shelter immediately	Sudden or severe weather event

How Will I Be Notified?

At the start line:

The Chief Referee will announce directly to those at the start line
that all starts have been suspended. A CCTTS leader will circulate the
parking area to inform all riders in that area.

On the course:

The Motor Official and a CCTTS leader in a vehicle will drive
the course and notify all riders to seek shelter immediately. Volunteers
will also be notified by radio.

If the Race Is Suspended — What Happens Next?

If the Chief Referee and Race Director determine it is safe to resume
racing:

• Riders with start times at or after the race resume time will be
  started as scheduled. A CCTTS leader will circulate the parking area to
  notify riders.
• Riders who missed their start time due to the suspension should
  report to the start line. The Chief Referee will start those riders as
  gaps in the schedule become available.

I am a volunteer, what are my responsibilities?

Your Most Important Rule:

• Do not inform riders that the race has been suspended or
  cancelled.
• This responsibility belongs exclusively to the:
  • Chief Referee
  • Race Director
  • A volunteer specifically designated by the above

Misinformation during a race event can cause confusion and safety
issues. When in doubt, say nothing and wait for official
communication.

If the Race Is Suspended:

• Stay at your post. Do not leave under any circumstances until you
  are officially released.
• The Motor Official will follow the last rider on the course
  and will inform you that you are clear to leave your post.
• You may only leave your post once the Motor Official has
  told you to do so.

If the Race Is Cancelled Due to a Severe Weather Emergency

You will be notified to seek shelter immediately through both of the
following:

• Radio - Race officials via volunteer radio
• In person - Motor Official or a CCTTS leader in a
  vehicle

Once you receive this notification, seek shelter immediately.

Summary

Situation	Your Action
Riders ask about race status	Politely direct them to the start line or a race official — do not speculate
Race suspended	Stay at your post until released by the Motor Official
Severe weather cancellation	Seek shelter immediately upon notification by radio or in person

Refund Policy

Situation	Refund?
Race cancelled — you purchased a multi-race entry	No refund
Race cancelled — you purchased a one-day entry and your start time had not yet occurred at the time of cancellation	Yes, full refund
Race suspended and resumed — you do not proceed to the start line for a new start	No refund

Important: Riders are expected to remain at the park until an
official suspension or cancellation decision is announced. No refunds
will be issued if you leave the park during a suspension.

Refunds for one day entries will be calculated based on the official
cancellation time. Only riders whose scheduled start time fell after
that time are eligible.