About Speed League
— About Speed League
What Is Speed League
The GYCC Speed League is a fresh collaborative evolution of local time trialling, created to make racing more accessible, welcoming and rewarding for more riders.
Built around progression, average speed and community, the league removes common barriers to entry while still offering structure, challenge and purpose for riders of all abilities.
A collaborative initiative between GYCC & TPR Events
From first-time racers to experienced testers, Speed League rewards personal progress as much as performance. With clear categories, progression-based points and a supportive weekly atmosphere, it is designed to help more riders get involved, keep improving and enjoy local racing.
— CATEGORY GUIDE
Choose your category & get started
Our categories are designed to make racing accessible, fair and rewarding for every rider. Whether it’s your first time pinning a number on or you’re chasing faster times on a TT bike, there’s a clear place to start, progress and compete.
New to racing? Start here. Designed for first-time TT riders on standard road bikes, Novice offers a welcoming, supportive introduction focused on confidence, experience and enjoying your first taste of time trialling.
For riders ready for more challenge. Whether progressing from Novice or already building experience, Club offers a balance of friendly competition, personal progression and stronger performance. Clip-on TT bars permitted.
Designed for experienced time trial riders using dedicated equipment. Compete for faster times, push your limits, and measure your performance against others in a more competitive racing environment.
Progress through clearly defined average speed levels designed to reward improvement and consistency. Climb the rankings by reaching new speed milestones, earn points each time you move up a level, and track your development beyond just race position.
— Speed League Circuit
A safe, accessible circuit built for confidence and speed
The Speed League takes place on a carefully selected circuit designed to balance safety, accessibility and performance. With quiet roads, smooth surfaces and a straightforward layout, it offers an ideal environment for first-time racers while still delivering a rewarding challenge for experienced riders.
A simple, easy-to-follow route that removes confusion and helps riders focus on effort, progression and confidence… not navigation.
Chosen for low traffic and minimal interruptions, creating a safer and more enjoyable racing environment, letting you focus on your ride.
A fixed 2-lap format creates consistency, making avg speed levels, progression and results clearer for every rider.
Smooth roads and consistent pacing make it ideal for chasing personal bests and strong performances.
— Points System
A points system built to reward more than speed
Our points system is designed to reward more than just finishing position. Whether you’re improving your personal best, competing within your category or contributing to the league community, there are multiple ways to earn points throughout the series. Your best five results count towards your final standings.
Earn points by improving your own performances, measured against average speed levels. Whether it’s your first event or a new personal best, progression matters.
Compete within your category for points based on performance and placing, keeping racing fair, relevant and competitive for riders of similar experience.
Alongside category standings, every rider also features in the overall league table, rewarding consistency, progression and participation across the full series.
Speed League is about more than race night alone. Additional points reward involvement, support and helping strengthen the wider league community.
— Results & Social
More than a race night
Every Speed League event is designed to offer more than just a timed ride. From instant results and league standings to weekly presentations, prizes and post-race socials, each night combines competition, progression and community in a format riders want to return to.
See how you performed on the night with immediate results and updated league standings, helping you track progress, compare performances and stay motivated.
Each race night includes category & overall recognition, personal best celebrations and progression highlights… rewarding more than just outright speed.
Compete for category, overall and progression-based rewards, with support from local partners including prizes, recognition and coveted Speed League trophies.
Speed League doesn’t end at the finish line. Stay for tea, coffee, conversation and a relaxed social environment that makes every event feel welcoming, rewarding and worth returning for.
Ready to Give It a Go?
Whether you’re new to racing or looking for regular midweek competition, there’s a place for you on the start line. Come along, get involved, and be part of something growing in the local cycling community.
— faqs
New To Speed League? Start Here
The GYCC Speed League is a fresh collaborative evolution of local time trialling, created to make racing more accessible, welcoming and rewarding for more riders.
Built around progression, average speed and community, the league removes common barriers to entry while still offering structure, challenge and purpose for riders of all abilities.
No. There’s no pre-registration required. Simply turn up on the night, sign on, choose your category and get ready to ride. Speed League is designed to keep getting involved as simple and accessible as possible.
That depends on your category. Novice riders use standard road bikes, Club riders can progress with more experience & clip-on TT bars, and TT is designed for dedicated time trial setups. Whether you’re completely new or already experienced, there’s a category for you.
Absolutely. The Novice category has been specifically designed to give first-time riders a welcoming, supportive introduction to local racing. You don’t need previous race experience… just a safe bike, a helmet and a willingness to give it a go.
Speed League rewards more than just outright speed. Riders can earn points through personal progression, category performance and league standings, making it possible for anyone to stay competitive by improving week by week. Your best five results from six race meetings count towards your final standings.
Scroll up to find all info on points.
Each race night offers up to 40 points:
- Up to 10 points for category placing
- 10 points if you acheive a new target average speed level
- Up to 10 for participation
- Up to 10 bonus points
Your best 5 results from 6 rounds count towards your final league total.
Scroll up to see full breakdown.
Target Average Speed Levels are a progression system designed to reward personal improvement, not just race position. Every rider works through clearly defined speed milestones, from Steel upwards, with each new level reached earning 10 points. The more you improve your average speed over time, the more points you can earn… creating a simple, motivating way to track progress, climb the rankings and stay competitive at every level.
Scroll up for a breakdown of the levels
Bring your bike, helmet, suitable riding kit, working front & rear lights and everything you’d normally need for a safe ride. Arriving in good time to sign on, warm up and settle in is always recommended.
The Speed League course uses a carefully selected 4.6 mile (7.4km) circuit, which you complete 2 laps of. Designed to balance safety, simplicity and performance… accessible enough for first-timers while still rewarding for experienced riders.
In true tradiational TT style, sign-0n/event HQ is in the large lay-by in Herringfleet.
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Yes, under CTT (Cycling Time Trials) rules, riders must be 12 and over. 12 & 13 year olds must have a parent or guardian present at the event. Riders under 12 can however ride on the back of a tandem 🙂
The league runs fortnightly on Thursdays from June 18th to August 27th, with six race meetings in total. Your best five results count towards the final league standings.
Click HERE for full schedule.
Not at all. Speed League has been built to welcome everyone from curious first-timers to experienced testers. Whether you’re chasing personal progress, friendly competition or outright speed, there’s a place for you.
Each race night includes instant results, league standings updates, presentations and a relaxed social atmosphere, making Speed League about more than just racing… it’s about progression, recognition and community.
It’s always good to be a member of a cycling club but no, you do not need to be a member of GYCC or any other club. You can ride as an independent.
Our event is ran under formal Cycling Time Trials (CTT) regulations and the event orangiser has insurance cover. You can organise your own cover through CTT’s insurance partner Yellow Jersey Insurance, see https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/getting-started for more details.
£5 per ride for GYCC members or £7 per ride for non-GYCC members.
Yes, you are very welcome to ride a TTT with a partner as a team of two. This makes an ideal way for novices to gain confidence and learn pacing skills from a more experienced rider and introduces an element of team work.