Canterbury Time Trial Association

Race calendar and maps

Our season of racing runs from the start of October–April, and features weekly 16km & 8km time trials along an out and back course on on the Old Tai Tapu Road, Halswell, as well as several longer courses in Loburn, North Canterbury and hill climbs up Gebbies Pass and Worsley’s Road.

2023 – 2024 Calendar

Tuesday October 10 2023 – Tuesday December 19 2023
Weekly 16km / 8km time trials
From 5:45pm, Old Tai Tapu Road
course details

Tuesday 5 December 2023
Worsleys Road hill climb
From 6pm, CAP driveway, Worsleys Road
course details

Tuesday 19 December 2023
16km 2-up time trial
From 5:45pm, Old Tai Tapu Road
2 person team time trial - bring a friend or we can team you up with someone of similar ability.

Tuesday 26 December 2023 – Tuesday 9 January 2024
Christmas break

Tuesday 16 January 2024 – Tuesday 4 April 2024
Weekly 16km / 8km time trials resume
From 5:45pm, Old Tai Tapu Road
Course details

Saturday 9 March 2024
Canterbury Championships 15 & 25 km Time Trial
From 10am, Loburn School, Hodgsons Road
register online
15km route will turn at the 7.5km mark on Birch Hill Road
Course details

Be sure to check facebook and the homepage for cancellations or date changes

Courses

Old Tai Tapu Road
the 16km route is an out and back course on Old Tai Tapu Road. The 8km route uses the same out portion of the 16 km route, ending at the 16 km turnaround.
8 km riders then return to the start, being aware that 16 km riders will be passing them.
8km riders start from 5:45pm, 16km riders start from 6:00pm.
Registration is on the day from 5:15pm, first come first served.

Map & profile
MapMyRide route
Strava segment

Course records

Michael Vink Elite / Senior Men 18:39
Laura Siddall Masters 1 Women 22:45

Gebbies Pass hill climb
16km from Gebbies Pass Road and State Highway 75 intersection to above Kennedy’s Bush on the Summit Road.
Pre registration required by the Monday preceding.
Bunch ride to the start line leaves from Princess Margaret Hospital at approximately 5:10pm, check facebook for details

Map & profile
MapMyRide route
Strava segment

Worselys Rd hill climb
2.5km from the CAP driveway to the end of the sealed part of Worsley's Road. A short and steep sprint averaging 7.1%.

Map & profile
MapMyRide route
Strava segment

Loburn 18km
Undulating circuit begining at North Loburn school on Loburn Whiterock Road, heading south to Dixons Road and then returning north on Carrs Road to finish on Station Road.
Pre registration required by the Saturday preceding

Map & profile
MapMyRide route
Strava segment

Loburn 25km
An out and back course that starts at Loburn School, Hodgsons Road and climbs gently along Fishers Road and Birch Hill road.
Pre registration required by the Saturday preceding

Map & profile
MapMyRide route
Strava segment

Loburn 40km
An out and back course that starts at Loburn School, Hodgsons Road and climbs west along Fishers Road and Birch Hill road to the turn near Glentui.
Pre registration required by the Saturday preceding

Map & profile
MapMyRide route
Strava segment

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