Live rider times
Start, timing point and finish times published live as riders cross the mats.
How live times work →Cycle sportive timing with live rider times and tracking
Everything your sportive riders expect, in one connected system: live rider times, live rider tracking, gold, silver and bronze medal standards, personalised finisher certificates and our very own unique cycle numbers.
Timing sportives, bike rides and cycling events across the UK, from our base in Cottingham near Hull.
Live rider times
Live rider tracking
Live example
Live tracking (optional)
Lead rider
Riders on course
Medal level live
Live rider times and medals
20 yearsof race and event timing
Liverider times as they happen
Gold, silver, bronzemedal standards, automatic
Freefinisher certificates
Everything in one system
Five things every sportive rider wants, all connected
Riders sign up for the challenge, the scenery and the bragging rights. We make sure they get their time, their medal and something to share, and that family can follow along on the day.
Live rider tracking
Optional, and built into the live rider times page, so each rider with the app shows as a moving dot.
How tracking works →Medal standards
Gold, silver and bronze worked out automatically from finish times.
See medal standards →Finisher certificates
Personalised with name, time and medal, ready to download at the finish.
See certificates →Our very own unique cycle numbers
Numbers made for cycling and not repeated, so one number links a rider's timing, tracking, results, medal and certificate.
Live rider times
Live sportive results, from the first rider home to the last
Riders, supporters and organisers want to know how the day is going. With chip timing, every rider's time is recorded the moment they cross the start, any timing points on the route and the finish line, then published live on our Race Day Live results page.
- Search by name or cycle number and see a rider's time straight away
- Optional timing points so supporters can see riders pass key points on the route. Timing points are free using our free timing app
- Medal level shown as soon as a rider finishes
- Works on any phone, no app needed to view results
Example rider: cycle number 1243
Start08:02:14
Timing point 10:41:40
Timing point 21:22:09
Finish1:57:36
MedalSilver
Live rider tracking
Let friends and family follow every rider on a live map
On a sportive, riders spread out right across the route, which is exactly when supporters want to know where their rider is. Our live rider tracking is optional if you want it, and it is fully integrated within our live rider times page, so supporters see each rider as a moving dot on the map alongside their times, with your GPX route drawn on it.
- Shown on the same live rider times page supporters already use, so there is nothing extra to share
- Your GPX route drawn on the map, so everyone sees the course
- Unlimited phone trackers using our free app for iPhone and Android
- Rider enters their cycle number, so their dot and their time sit together
- Optional, and fully integrated within the live rider times page, so there is nothing extra for supporters to find
- Updates sent at intervals, so it is light on battery
What riders and supporters see
Lead riderNear the finish
Your rider, cycle number 1243On the route
Last riderJust started
Riders without a phone are still timed as normal and still appear in the live results.
Medal standards
Gold, silver and bronze sportive medal standards, worked out for you
Sportive medals reward riders for the pace they ride rather than where they place. We calculate every rider's medal from their finish time, then show it in the live results and on their certificate. You choose the standards for your event.
| Medal | How it is awarded | Example standard |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Fastest standard, set as a time or a percentage of a benchmark time | Under 3:45:00 |
| Silver | Mid standard, a strong ride for most riders | 3:45:00 to 4:30:00 |
| Bronze | Entry standard, awarded to finishers inside the cut-off | 4:30:00 to 5:30:00 |
| Finisher | Completed the route | Any finish time |
The times above are examples only. Standards can be set separately for each route, and by age group or gender if you want. Medals are calculated automatically, so there is nothing to work out on the day.
Finisher certificates
Free personalised finisher certificates for every rider
A finisher certificate is the souvenir riders share, print and frame. Ours are personalised with the rider's name, time, cycle number and medal level, on your own event design.
- Free with our chip timing
- Rider's name, route and ride time on every certificate
- Fully customised with your event branding, artwork and sponsor logos
- Download straight from the results page the moment a rider finishes
- Great for charity sportives, where riders love to share their ride
YOUR Sportive
★ CONGRATULATIONS ★
Alex Rider
YOU COMPLETED
The Beginner Route
IN A RIDE TIME OF
01:57:36
SPONSORSPONSORSPONSOR
www.sportstimingsolutions.co.uk
Unique cycle numbers
Our very own unique cycle numbers
We make our own cycle numbers, designed for cycling and numbered so no two riders share one. That one number is the key to everything: it is how a rider is timed, tracked, ranked, awarded a medal and given a certificate.
- Every rider gets a number that is not repeated
- One number links live times, live tracking, medals and certificates
- Easy for riders to enter in the tracking app
- Supporters can search a rider's cycle number to find them instantly
- Branded with your event name and your sponsors
How sportive timing works with us
We handle the timing so you can concentrate on the route, the feed stations and the riders.
Tell us about your ride
Send us your date, your routes and your rider numbers. We quote your timing, tracking and numbers.
We set everything up
We prepare your entries, cycle numbers, medal standards, certificate design and live map with your GPX route.
Ride day, live
Riders are timed at the start, on the route and at the finish. Times and the map go live for everyone.
Results and certificates
Final results, medals and certificates are published straight after, and riders can share them.
Timing for every kind of cycling event
Whatever you call your ride, we can time it.
Road sportives
Classic road rides with several route options, with timing points on the route and medal standards for every rider.
Gran fondos
Big, scenic, hilly rides where riders want an official time and a proper medal to go with the challenge.
Charity bike rides
Live tracking for supporters, personalised certificates for riders and results that help fundraisers share their ride.
Gravel and off-road rides
Phone tracking works well where timing points are impractical, so supporters can still follow the field.
Mountain bike events
Reliable chip timing and live results for laps, loops and point-to-point courses.
Time trials and hill climbs
Accurate start and finish times, with results published as soon as riders finish.
Cycle sportive timing, live results and tracking across the UK
Sports Timing Solutions is a UK chip timing company based in Cottingham near Hull, and we have been timing events for around 20 years. We time cycle sportives, charity bike rides, gran fondos, mountain bike events and time trials, as well as road races, fun runs and festival events, so we understand what organisers and riders both need from a cycling event.
Why chip timing suits cycle sportives
A sportive can have hundreds or thousands of riders setting off in waves over several hours. Chip timing records each rider's own time from the moment they cross the start, so nobody is penalised for where they stood in the bunch. Optional timing points on the route add live checkpoints, which helps organisers follow the field and gives riders splits to look back on. Timing points are free using our free timing app, so you can add as many as you like without adding to your timing cost.
Live results and live tracking work best together
Live rider times tell you who has passed a timing point or finished. Live rider tracking shows where riders are in between. Put them together and supporters get the full story: a moving dot on a map, and a time the moment it crosses the line. Because both run from the same cycle number, a rider's tracking, results, medal and certificate all sit together.
Medal standards that riders understand
Sportive riders love to chase a medal. Gold, silver and bronze standards give every rider a personal target, whether they are racing the clock or riding with friends. We calculate medals automatically from finish times, so organisers do not have to work them out and riders know their result immediately.
Finisher certificates riders want to share
A personalised finisher certificate with a rider's name, time and medal level is something people share on social media, send to sponsors and keep for years. It also spreads the word about your sportive. Ours are free with our chip timing and available to download straight after riders finish.
Timing that scales with your sportive
Whether you are running a first-year charity ride with a couple of hundred riders or an established sportive with thousands, we can scale our timing to suit. We time events across Yorkshire, the North of England and further afield, and we are happy to travel anywhere in the UK.
Try the rider tracking system live
Get the app, enter the demo key and any number of your choice, then watch yourself appear on the live map.
Sportive timing questions
What is sportive timing?
Sportive timing records each rider's start, finish and any timing points on the route, then publishes official results. Most sportives are not races, so riders are timed for their own challenge, and medal standards reward them for the pace they ride.
Can friends and family follow riders live during a sportive?
Yes. Live tracking is optional, and when you want it, it is fully integrated within our live rider times page. Riders who carry a phone with our tracking app appear as a moving dot on the map, alongside their live times as they pass timing points and finish.
How do sportive medal standards work?
Gold, silver and bronze are awarded automatically from each rider's finish time against standards set for your event. Medal levels can be shown in the live results and printed on finisher certificates.
Do riders get a finisher certificate?
Yes. Personalised finisher certificates showing the rider's name, time and event are free with our chip timing, and riders can download them straight after finishing.
What are your unique cycle numbers?
They are our own uniquely numbered cycle numbers, so every rider has a number that is not repeated. One number links timing, live tracking, results, medals and certificates.
Does every rider need a phone for live tracking?
Only to appear on the live map. Anyone riding without a phone is still timed as normal and still appears in the live results.
What about battery life on the ride?
Tracking sends position updates at intervals rather than running continuously, so it is far lighter on battery than a training app.
Do timing points on the route cost extra?
No. Timing points are optional and free using our free timing app. Add them wherever you want live checkpoints on your route, or leave them out and riders are still timed at the start and finish.
How much does sportive timing cost?
It depends on your number of riders and your route, so enquire and we will quote your event. Timing points are optional and free with our free timing app, and participant tracking and finisher certificates are free with every event we chip time.
Do you time sportives outside Yorkshire?
Yes. We are based near Hull but time events across the UK.
Give your riders a sportive to remember
Live times, live tracking, medal standards, certificates and our own cycle numbers. Tell us about your sportive and we will send you a quote.