QCF Ramadan Night ITT Race Series 2026

Experience the thrill of racing under the lights this Ramadan.

The QCF Ramadan Night ITT Race Series 2026, organized by the Qatar Cycling & Triathlon Federation, returns with three exciting stages of pure Individual Time Trial racing at the Olympic Cycling Track.

Compete on a fully closed-to-traffic course, professionally managed and brilliantly illuminated for optimal safety and performance. Under the calm Ramadan night sky, riders will take on the ultimate test of speed, focus, and pacing — racing against the clock in a true battle of precision and power.

With distances increasing across the three stages, every round counts toward the overall General Classification. Whether you are Youth, Elite, Masters, or Amateur, this series is your opportunity to measure your progress, push your limits, and compete in a high-standard racing environment.

Fast. Focused. Under the Lights.

Join us this Ramadan and be part of one of Qatar’s most anticipated night cycling competitions.

Article 1 - Organization

The Ramadan Individual Time Trial (ITT) Series is organized by the Qatar Cycling & Triathlon Federation (QCF).

All applicable regulations of the Qatar Cycling & Triathlon Federation shall apply to this event.

Article 3 – Registration

• Registration for each stage closes on the Sunday preceding the race at 10:00 AM.

• The participation fee is:

  • 50 QAR (per stage) - for Juniors, Cadets, Cubs, Kids, and Women Beginner/Cycle Her Way

  • 80 QAR (per stage) - for the Main ITT Race 19 years old and above.

  • 200 QAR (3 stages) - Special Discounted rate for 3 Races

• Registration is confirmed only upon full payment.

• The official start list and start order will be published after the registration deadline.

• Each rider must strictly respect their assigned start time.

Fee Refund Draw

• At each stage, a draw will be held for each category.

• One rider per category will be randomly selected and will receive a full refund of the 80 QAR registration fee.

Article 5 - Equipment Regulations

• Helmet use is mandatory at all times.

• Both road bicycles and time trial (TT) bicycles are permitted.

• All bicycles must comply with general safety standards.

• No additional equipment restrictions apply beyond safety compliance. 

Article 6 - Race Conduct

• Riders will start individually at fixed intervals.

• Categories competing over the same distance will start consecutively for operational efficiency, beginning with shorter distances, followed by longer distances.

• Drafting is strictly prohibited.

• Riders must maintain an appropriate distance from competitors at all times.

• Riders must complete the full designated course.

• Failure to complete the full course will result in disqualification (DSQ).

• Riders must follow official course markings at all times.

• Mechanical incidents are the rider’s responsibility.

• Dangerous riding behavior may result in time penalties or disqualification.

Article 7 - Stage Classification

• The Stage winner in each category is the rider who completes the designated distance in the shortest time.

• An official stage classification will be published after each stage.

Article 8 - General Classification (GC) & Series Ranking System

• A General Classification (GC) will be established after each stage.

• The GC is calculated by adding the official times recorded in all completed stages.

• The Final General Classification will be determined by the cumulative time across all three stages.

• Only riders who participate in all three stages are eligible for the final GC ranking.

• Riders who miss one or more stages will appear only in the classification of the stage(s) in which they participated.

• The overall Series Winner in each category is the rider with the lowest cumulative time across the three stages.

Tie-Breaking Rule:

• In case of equal cumulative time in the final General Classification, the ranking will be determined by:

  • The better result in Stage 3

  • If still tied, the better result in Stage 2

  • If still tied, the rider with the fastest single stage time

Article 9 - Awards

Stage Awards

• Medals will be awarded after each stage to the top three riders (1st, 2nd, 3rd) in each category.

• Special Medal Awards per stage for the Main distance contest:

  • Male Qatari Amateur Under 40 (19-39)

  • Male Qatari Amateur 40 & Above

  • Female Qatari (19 & Above)

General Classification Awards

• Trophies (cups) will be awarded to the top three riders in each category in the final General Classification.

• Special Trophies Awards:

  • Top 3 Male Qatari Amateur Under 40 (19-39)

  • Top 3 Qatari Amateur 40 & Above

  • Top 3 Female Qatari (19 & Above)

Article 10 - Applicable Regulations

• The event follows the principles of Individual Time Trial competition in accordance with the guidelines of the UCI.

• The organizers reserved the right to interpret and apply these regulations and to take decisions in cases not specifically covered herein.