Article 1 - Organization

The Night 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.

Start List and Seeding

• The official start list, including each rider's allocated start time, will be published after the close of registration.

• The start order will be seeded to ensure fairness and to create a competitive sporting contest. Seeding may be based on previous results, performance level, category considerations, or at the discretion of the organizer.

• Riders are solely responsible for checking their assigned start time.

• Riders should consider arriving at least 1 hour before their race time, to consider the time collecting their bib number and timing chip, warm up, and other race preparations

• Any rider who arrives late at the start line will have their official time calculated from their originally assigned start time.

• Riders who significantly miss their allocated start time may be refused a start at the discretion of the Commissaires.

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 must report to the start area at least 10 minutes before their allocated start time for identification and final checks.

• Riders will start individually at fixed intervals.

• WARNING: Any rider who arrives late at the start line will have their official time calculated from their originally assigned start time. 

• Elite competitors will not have their start times modified.

• 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. There will be NO mechanic support on the route.

• 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.