The Fist Bump Collective is excited to bring you a 4 race TT series this year. There is no better way to test yourself than the race of truth! As well, if you are new to racing, this is a great way to dip your toes in without having to be worried about riding in a big pack of racers.

The first two races of the series will be individual events, and the last two will be team-style events. We look forward to seeing you all out and good racing!

Time trial: Individual Time Trial, 2 and 3 laps, Clockwise Loop

Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Race Organizers: Kevin Hartle: 204-230-7179 kevindhartle@gmail.com

Location: Birds Hill Provincial Park

Parking: East Beach Parking Lot.

Washrooms: Available at the Beach at BHP

Spectators: The start/finish will be at the standard Pan Am start/finish. NOTE: Parking on the grass is not allowed

Registration: Online only, $25

Single Event Day permit(required for non-MCA members):

$35 Adults (18 +)

$10 Youth (13-17 years old)

$5 child (12 years and under)

- There will be no on-site registration, license purchases or license upgrades on the race day.

- Registration will close on Tuesday, May 12th at 23:59

Categories: Racers will compete in the regular ability category (5, 4, 3+) Cat 4 and 5 racers will complete 2 laps, Cat 1/2, 3 will complete 3 laps of the standard BHP course.

Sign-In: Will be located at the East Beach parking lot – opens at 6 PM and closes at 6:40 PM

Race Numbers: Please use your 2025 MCA Road BIB number

- If you don’t have a number, a new 2026 one will be assigned to you and you will pick up at sign in table along with your timing chip.

- Only one body number is required, no frame plate. Put the number in the center of your lower back over top of your jersey pockets. If you are using a Time Trial suit the number must be on the outside of the jersey, it cannot be inside the clear plastic pocket as per updated UCI rules.

- Here’s a video how to pin your numbers properly: How To Pin Number For TT

Timing Chip:

Timing via Zone4. Please pick up your timing chip at sign in and return it after you have completed your race to the timing chip bucket at the finish.

The timing chip should be affixed (velco) to your bike's RIGHT fork.

Start Times

- Will be posted Wednesday morning (race day) on Instagram, Facebook and the MCA website. This will be your official start time. Riders need to be at the start 10 minutes before their start time.

- The First Rider will start at 7 PM , with 1-minute gaps between riders

- You will start sometime between 7-8 PM .

Staging

- You must show up 10 min before your start time for staging at the top of Pan-Am hill

- There will be a holder available for starts

- Once you arrive at the start/finish for staging, please keep an ear out for the volunteer who will be calling out names (The Whip) and getting everyone sorted into their start order

- We will stage everyone about 5 minutes before their actual start time

- Once you start, you will do your race. If you pass someone, please ensure that you are giving them 2 meters clearance laterally.

- Riders arriving late for their start will be started at the discretion of the commissaires at the end of the start list.

Passing other Riders

- If a racer is catching another racer, they must maintain a lateral distance of at least 2 metres between them and the other rider. (UCI rule [2.4.018])

- racers should only pass another racer when it is safe to do so for both racers.

- After being passed by another racer, the caught rider should ride at least 25m away from the other after 1km of being passed [UCI rule 2.4.018). If this is not possible, the caught racer, should ensure they are not in the slipstream of the other racer, by leaving a lateral gap of at least 2 metres.

Finish

- Results will also be posted on the MCA’s webpage within 48 hours of the race, riders will have 24 hours to protest any results before they are considered official.

- Results will be available live on Zone4.ca

- Please make sure to return your timing chip at the end of your race

License: Manitoba Cycling Race License

- You must hold one of the following:

• Manitoba Cycling: 2026 UCI license or 2026 Manitoba RACE license

- If you have none of the above, a Single Event Permit Day license will be need to be purchased at the time of online registration

- Single-Event Day permits will be available through online registration only; they will not be available at sign-in on race day.

- Reminder: Only MCA members have Sport Accident coverage for this event.

- Non-MCA members do not have Sport accident coverage and participate at their own risk.

- All non-MCA members MUST complete and sign an online MCA waiver at online registration. Participants under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Prizing:

- ITT races: Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female from each ability category will be awarded

- Prizing amount will be determined based on number of participants, and at the discretion of the race organizer.

- No Prizing will be given out at the end of the race. The race organizer will contact riders directly via email

General Race Rules:

·     All event participants must hold a current UCI/CCA racing license, Manitoba Provincial race license, or a single event permit/day permit .

·     The MB RACE license, UCI, or single event day permit must be purchased before the start of the event.

·     Riders are required to wear a hard-shell ANSI or SNELL approved helmet while racing, warming up, and cooling down.

·     Riders must wear close-toed shoes and be use a bike with front and rear brakes.

·     Riders must be able to carry their own nutrition and water bottles with them on their bikes.

·     A waiver MUST be filled out and signed for each racer

Courtesy and Safety:

·     The racecourse is open to the public.

·     Signs will indicate that bike race is in progress, marshals do not have the authority to prevent people or vehicles from entering the course.

·     Ride within the designated route. Ensure you ride safely, in control. Cyclists deemed to be riding unsafely, discourteously, or recklessly will be removed.

·     NEVER cross the centre line of the road. Event participants who are seen crossing the centre line will be subject to removal from the event and disqualification.

·     If you choose to stop while on course, signal to the riders behind and pull over safely as far as possible onto the right side of the shoulder/boulevard. Our support team (ride marshals, medical staff) may ask if you need assistance. Signal with a “thumbs-up” to indicate that you are okay.

·     Maintain control and speed of your bike, even when going downhill.

·     Be aware of others around you and communicate well in advance while cycling. Use gestures combined with verbal commands. Ride with your head up and look down the road rather than directly at the person in front of you. Verbally say, “passing on your left” when passing another person.

·     Know your limits. Crashes can occur when inexperienced riders lack the bike-handling skills necessary to make quick decisions in a pack.

·     Never overlap your wheels with another cyclist.

·     Be courteous to all vehicles and pedestrians.

·     Do not use headphones, personal stereos, or cell phones while riding.

·     No outside support vehicles allowed along the course. Support vehicles and spectators are permitted only in designated areas. It is unsafe for spectators to stop at any other locations along the route.

·     Emergency vehicles ALWAYS have the right of way. Riders must give way to emergency vehicles by pulling over, stopping, and dismounting.

·     Always display your RACE number. All registered cyclists must wear their RACE number according to race instructions. Riders who fail to do so will not receive an official finish time.

·     All riders must obey traffic officers and course marshals. Disobeying instructions from these individuals will result in disqualification from the ride.

·     No littering on course. Riders must dispose of garbage in designated bins only. Riders caught littering will be disqualified from the event regardless of their event or category.

·     Each event participant is responsible for their own flat changes or mechanical mishaps on course. There will not be a Neutral Service Vehicle for this event. Bring your own flat repair kit with you on the bike.

·   No personal, team, or club follow vehicles are allowed on the racecourse.

Onboard Technology

The following are MB Cycling regulations for onboard technology for all MB Cycling events which are managed by MB Cycling Commissaires. These regulations do not apply to any events which do not require Commissaires, but if they are sanctioned under the MB Cycling Insurance Policy.

1. All onboard technology device which is fitted on a bicycle must:

a. Be installed on a system designed specifically for bicycles and not affect the certification of any item on the bicycle.

b. Not cause a risk for the safety of any rider, and therefore, be affixed in a manner that ensures it is not susceptible of inadvertently dismounting or is non-removable.

c. The camera footage is not immediately available to the rider.

1. No onboard technology is allowed to be affixed to the helmet.

2. If a Commissaire feels that the technology is not properly affixed or safely secured, they may, at their discretion, ask the rider to either remove the technology or ask them to readjust to ensure that the device is safely affixed.

3. If there is a crash during an event, permission must be secured in writing from the individuals involved before posting any footage from the incident.

4. It is strongly recommended that anyone who is using footage for individual promotion or private use, secure written consent in advance from any individual appearing on the footage.

5. Note: a. MB Cycling Insurance does not cover loss or damages which may occur to onboard technology during the event. b. All individuals using onboard technology are responsible and liable for any damages and injuries which may occur if the technology interferes with the integrity and safety of the event.