Rider
Recommendations
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Before you start
Start Strava early
Activate Strava before reaching the segment to avoid forgetting to start it at the moment of departure. Your time only counts if the activity covers the full official segment.
Warm up outside the segment
For safety and to avoid interfering with other riders, do not warm up inside the official race course. Keep the course clear for riders who are actively competing.
GCC – Manotick TT
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During the individual TT
Respect your start time
Show up punctually at the start point. If your time slot has passed, move to the back of the line behind the last present participant and follow staff instructions.
The road is open to traffic
There is no road closure. All participants must respect traffic laws, road signs, and intersections at all times throughout the course.
Compete safely and fairly
Hold your line, avoid dangerous manoeuvres, and do not draft other participants. This is a time trial — everyone rides their own race.
Follow staff and volunteer instructions
Staff and volunteers are positioned at key points along the course. Always follow their directions — they are there to ensure a safe and well-organized event.
Keep your race number
You will receive a printed number at the registration table. This number is used for the prize raffles — do not lose it. Hand it back at the finish after completing your individual time trial.
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Upload your activity
Every participant must log their activity in Community Challenges — both for the individual and the team TT. Follow these steps after finishing your ride.
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Go to Community Challenges and connect your account using the Connect with Strava button in the header.
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Complete your Strava activity. Make sure it passes through the official configured segment — this is what the system reads to extract your time.
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Open the event in Community Challenges and select the segment you want to register for.
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Select your activity from the dropdown menu.
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Choose your bike type (road bike, TT bike, or triathlon bike).
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Click "Add". The system will automatically extract and record your segment time.
Important: Repeat this process for each competition you participate in — once for the individual TT and once for the team TT if applicable.
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Join a team
Teams consist of 2 or 3 riders. Here's how to create or join one in Community Challenges.
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The team captain creates the team from the event page in Community Challenges.
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A unique 6-character invite code is generated automatically upon creation.
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The captain shares the code with teammates via WhatsApp, email, or any other channel.
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Teammates enter the code in the "Join a team" section of the event.
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The team is ready to compete once it reaches the minimum number of members required.
No team yet?
Don't worry — the organization will do its best to help match riders who need teammates. Speak to a staff member at the event and we'll help you complete a team based on availability.
Create or Join a Team5
After the race
Save your Strava activity
When you finish, stop and save your activity in Strava immediately. If the activity isn't saved, your time cannot be recorded.
Upload to Community Challenges
Don't forget to register your activity in the platform. Your time is only official once it's submitted.
Stay close if you're racing as a team
If you're participating in the team TT, wait for instructions from the organization once the individual event wraps up. Departure info and logistics will be communicated on site.