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Grand Island Team Time Trial in Memory of Glenn Hansen and New York State TTT Championships- BuffaloDistance: 23.7 km from St. CatharinesSun, Jul 12, 2026 at 9:45 AMSee full details
The Buffalo Bicycling Club is excited to host the New York State Team Time Trial Championships on Grand Island. This is a separate event on the state championship schedule from the Individual TT. The Buffalo Bicycling Club is using a long-time local favorite loop where we host our club TTT event and the event is in memory of the Buffalo Bicycling Club's legendary time trial specialist, Glenn Hansen, who passed away from cancer in 2009.
This event is open to anyone as the Grand Island Team Time Trial in Memory of Glenn Hansen while also being the NY State TTT Championship for NY State residents.
We also have “cannibal” events and individual time trial events that are not part of the state championship titles.
In this event, teams of 3 or 4 riders start individually in two-minute intervals for a 20.5-mile loop against the clock. Your team's time is taken off of the third rider across the line, so work together to get three riders across the line together!
State Championship Categories:
- We have created categories that are designed to be representative of the majority of riders while ensuring that each category has a large enough pool of competition.
- Elite Open TTT
o Any combination of men and women of any USAC Category, including one-day licenses. This category is for those who are Cat 1/2/3, fast triathletes who don't otherwise have a USAC license, Cat 4's who have teammates who are in upper categories.
- Elite Women TTT
o Women of any USAC category, including one-day licenses. Same as above
- Open Cat 4/Novice
o Any combination of men and women who are Category 4 or Novice USAC licenses, including one-day licenses. Also good for those new to road racing or triathletes without a USA Cycling road license
- Women Cat 4/Novice
o Women who are Category 4 or Novice USAC licenses, including one-day licenses. Also good for those new to road racing or triathletes without a USA Cycling road license
- Open Master's 45+
o Any combination of men and women, where men must be age 45+. In accordance with USAC rule 1H10(h), women who are Cat 1/2 can enter if they are age 35+, and women who are Cat 3/4 can enter if they are 25+. Any USAC race category is allowed, including one-day licenses.
- Women's Master's 45+
o Women who are age 45+ of any USAC race category, including one-day licenses.
As part of the Buffalo Bicycling Club's commitment to grow women's cycling, all women's fields at our USAC sanctioned events are free of charge!
Juniors also race free! Any junior looking to do a categorized race can use the discount code BBC-juniors at checkout
Teams:
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The minimum team size is 3, the maximum team size is 4. Teams start at two-minute intervals for the race against the clock around Grand Island. Your team's final time is taken off of the third rider, so ride as cooperatively as possible to ensure that 3 of your teammates make it together to the finish!
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At least 3 riders on each team must be NY State residents in order to qualify for the NY State TTT Championship title (up to 1 rider on a 4-person team can be an out-of-state resident to qualify)
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Team members will register individually on Bikereg. Please make sure all team members use the same team name on Bikereg. If a team is large enough that they can field two or more separate teams in the same category, please denote which riders are on which TTT team using designations A, B, C, 1, 2, 3 or some other designation.
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Composite teams are allowed, so if you don't have a "trade team", get your friends together and sign up using the same team name on Bikereg to compete!
Bikes:
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All State TTT categories are open to time trial, triathlon, and road bikes. TT bikes, aero bars, teardrop helmets, skinsuits, and solid disc wheels are allowed in every category. Note that UCI TT bike rules do not apply to this event, so feel free to use your triathlon bike that may otherwise be considered “UCI-illegal.” Put some aero bars on your road bike for that extra speed if you don't have a TT bike! There is no separate “cannibal” road category for the championship titles in agreement with NYSBRA.
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We will offer an Open Men and Open Women category for road bikes only “cannibal” style. These are not state TTT championship events. For these categories, only mass-start legal road bikes allowed- road drop bars, no aero bars, no solid disc wheels.
Start Times:
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The first event, the Women Cat 4/Novice will start at 9:45am, with each team going off at two-minute intervals. The following category will start five minutes after the previous category finishes. Exact start times will be emailed to all of the registered teams after registration closes. For the final category of the Elite Women, expect an approximate start time of approximately 11:00am at the latest.
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The non-state championship events (cannibal team and all individual events) will start after the state championship events, with an approximate start time of 11:15am depending on total event registration. Individual events will start in one-minute intervals.
NON State Championship Events:
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We will be offering a “Cannibal” event for open men and open women that is not part of the NY State Team Time Trial Championship race. Teams of 3 or 4 on mass-start legal road bikes will compete. Time is taken off of the third rider. A mass-start legal road bike is a standard road bike with drop handlebars, wheels with a minimum of 12 spokes of any depth, road or aero helmet of any type, no aero bars, and no solid disc wheels-- exactly how you'd show up to a road race
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We will also offer Individual Time Trial categories by age group! All TT and triathlon bikes allowed for the solo race against the clock.
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Want to sign up for a state TTT race first and an individual TT race after? We can modify your ITT start time to make it happen!
NOTE: This event is PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY. Refunds will be honored if if the request is made prior to registration closing. If you don't have a USA Cycling license, no problem! Because time trials have different USAC regulations than road races, all fields are eligible to purchase a One-Day USAC license during the checkout process. If you have previously held a USAC license as a Cat 3 or higher, you can purchase an Experienced One-Day license at checkout.
Course:
This event will be one lap of the perimeter of Grand Island, NY, a 20.5-mile continuous loop. This course has been used for many years for the Buffalo Bicycling Club's local TTT events. It is a flat loop around Grand Island with only one straight-through intersection and two turns. Suburban environment with low traffic.
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Start line is on West River and Long Road. The exact start line will be on West River Road but note that we will be staging on the adjacent bike path to keep away from regular traffic flow
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You may do your on-road warmups on the bike path as well. It is very wide and is closed to traffic. Please watch out for pedestrians.
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Finish line
- Finish line is 200 meters behind the start line on the West River outer road. PLEASE DO NOT PARK YOUR CAR IN AND AROUND THE START AND FINISH LINE. PLEASE PARK AT GP50 OR AT THE KAYAK LAUNCH NORTH OF THE FINISH LINE.
Venue:
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We will be parking at GP50 at 2770 Long Road, Grand Island, NY 14072. Podiums will also take place there. If you are travelling to the event, book your accommodations right at the start venue!
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It is a short 0.25 miles from GP50 to the start/finish line on West River Road. Please do not drive there or park your car on West River.
Medals and Awards:
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Awards will take place at GP50 in the parking lot after the completion of all events (approximate time around 1:00-1:30pm). Prizes and swag for the top 3 teams in each category from the Buffalo Bicycling Club sponsors, including Kanberra Gel, Bert's Bikes & Fitness, Campus Wheelworks, Handlebars Cycle Company, Love & Sprockets, Shickluna Bikes, and Tom's Pro Bike Shop.
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NY State Championship Jerseys for the top NY State team in each state championship category!
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o Winning teams will be given codes to purchase and order jerseys or skinsuits after the event
Is this your first race? Welcome! Here are some things to expect:
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During sign-up, if you don't already have an annual USAC racing license, you'll need to purchase a one-day license here on Bikereg during the ordering process. Canadians require an international UCI license to compete in USA Cycling events or a 1-day license if competing in novice categories.
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Please plan to arrive 60 minutes early on race day to get into your riding clothes and get your bike ready
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Head over to the registration tent to get your race number and pin it on your jersey according to the instructions,
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head out on the bike get a few pedal strokes in the legs to warm up
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Line up at the start line on Long Road and West River at least 5 minutes before your team/personal start time. If you are late, the clock starts on your start time whether you are there or not!!
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After your race, head back to the parking lot to check on the results. You have a 15-minute protest period until results are official. Follow the instructions of the chief referee. Podiums and awards will be given out after the completion of all events in the afternoon.
Special Thanks to the 2025 Sponsors of the Buffalo Bicycling Club:
KAV Custom 3D Printed Helmets
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Kanberra
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Plan2Peak Endurance Sport Coaching
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Bert's Bikes & Sports
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Campus Wheelworks
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Handlebars Cycle Company
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Love & Sprockets Bike Shop
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Northstar Bikes
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Once Again Nut Butter
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Shickluna Bike Shop
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Tom’s Pro Bike
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Distance: 24.6 km from St. CatharinesSat, Jul 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The 3rd event of the Subaru Triathlon Series, with a point to point swim, parallel to the shore for both distances. This event is GREAT for beginners.
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Distance: 17.1 km from St. CatharinesSun, Aug 02, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Come one come all
to the 4th annual
CANAQUA SPORTS MID-SUMMER CLASSIC
Date - August 2, 2026
NEW Location
Welland Community Boathouse
Come and enjoy the unique aspects of this northern section of the Welland Recreational Canal...The same location as our June event, with some exciting changes
Also new this year, we have brought back the
Mudskipper SwimRun - Welland
and have added the first ever
Midsummer Trailrun
a 5K and 10K event along the shores of the Welland Canal
At Canaqua Sports, our goal has always been to host great events in exceptional locations. The Welland Community Boathouse is a unique location that brings the country into the city. This beautiful section of the Welland Recreational Canal is the perfect place for our Mid-Summer Classic Event
Midsummer Open Water Swim
Come and join us in the beautiful Welland Recreational Canal and pick your distance. Choose from our 2.0K, 4K and 10K distances
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Course: The course will be a 2.0 km loop. All swimmers will do 1, 2, or 5 loops depending on their chosen distance.
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The Mid-Summer Open Water Swim is open to swimmers of all ages 12 and up. We invite all those interested to join us and enjoy a great swim at this fantastic venue.
Mudskipper Midsummer SwimRun Challenge
Yes, its Back for 2026. We are very excited to bring back Mudskipper SwimRun Welland as part of our Mid-Summer Classic. Similar to the swimrun we do in June, this race includes 3K of swimming and 8K of running over 5 stages. A great distance for those looking to give swimrun a try for the first time, and for those who prefer a shorter, faster race!
NEW FOR 2026 is our Midsummer SwimRun Relay.
One person runs, and one person swims—a new type of swimrun. Grab a partner and give it a try.
Midsummer Trailrun
New to the Midsummer Classic, Run 1 or 2 laps of our 5k course along the beautiful Welland Recreational Canal.
NEW FROM CANAQUA SPORTS
Save on Travel
Hotel bookings, Flights, and Car Rentals
Canaqua Sports announces a partnership with Sportsmasters Travel.
Save money when you book for your events, or even a non-sport trip.
Booking is Easy - Enjoy the Savings!
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Distance: 24.6 km from St. CatharinesSat, Aug 08, 2026 at 9:00 AM
All women's event based out of Grimsby, featuring both Try-A-Tri and Sprint distances. The point to point swim courses are parallel to the shore and are perfect for beginners! The Try-A-Tri raises funds for the Grimsby McNally House Hospice and Sprint race supports the Canadian Cancer Society.
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Distance: 21.6 km from St. CatharinesSun, Aug 30, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Welcome to the
Welland Canal Open Water Swim
and
15K Ultra Swim
DATE: August 30, 2026
LOCATION: Welland International Flatwater Centre
Welcome to the final event of our Ontario Season. Over the years, the Welland Recreational Canal and the Welland International Flatwater Centre have become one of the main focal points of our summer season. We thank the City of Welland, along with all the participants of our events, for your continued support
Welland Canal Open Water Swim
Featuring the
Welland 15K Ultraswim.... yes it's back!
One of the most iconic open-water swim events of the season, and a part of the Canaqua Sports Open Water Swim Series since 2017. With distances of 1K, 2.5K, 5K, 10K, and our 15K Ultraswim, this event has something for everyone.
We tried the 10K last year, and it is once again a part of this event.
Imagine a 10K and a 15K at the same event!
Canaqua Sports is very pleased to be running the Elma Couture 1K Swim as a part of our day's event. This distance is run in honor of Elma Couture, who ran the Welland Canal Open Water Swim for so many years
Elma's pride was in this distance as it brought the younger age group swimmers to this event, often trying open water swimming for the first time.
We welcome ALL open water swimmers, regardless of your ability, to come and enjoy a day of swimming at the beautiful Welland International Flatwater Centre.
What a great way to end the open water season!
NEW FROM CANAQUA SPORTS
Save on Travel
Hotel bookings, Flights, and Car Rentals
Canaqua Sports announces a partnership with Sportsmasters Travel.
Save money when you book for your events, or even a non-sport trip.
Booking is Easy - Enjoy the Savings!
https://www.sportsmasters.travel/canaquasports