Cycling Time Trials (CTT), the national governing body for time trials in England, Scotland and Wales, has made changes to its National Championship events, in which all rider achievements can be celebrated.
The CTT board has issued an update to the rule governing awards granted at National Championships events. A previous rule has now been rescinded. This stated that… ‘In the event that there are fewer than 10 eligible entrants for individual awards in a championship, the number of medallions awarded is reduced to two. If fewer than five eligible entrants, only the winner’s award will be made.’
Going forwards, and applying to championships previously held in 2023 and upcoming, medals will now be awarded to the first three riders in each championship. This is irrespective of the number of competitors.
Andrea Parish, Chair of Cycling Time Trials, said “This is a really important development for our sport, and I’m delighted with this decision. A huge driving force for me in my role as Chair of CTT is in the celebration of domestic time trial cycling, and the celebration of rider achievement, for which this rule change is a clear advocate.
“It will help us to applaud all of those who deserve recognition for their amazing achievements, rather than being governed by numbers on a sheet.”
Amy Hudson, bronze medallist at this year’s CTT 24-hour National Championships, said “Thank you CTT for listening and making change, challenging this rule wasn’t about me getting a bronze medal, but about making sure women’s achievements are recognised in the sport.
“I’m looking forward to seeing three women on the podium going forwards and I hope more women feel inspired to give cycling a go.”
