2026 Midlands VTTA Championship Events – A Season for Everyone

The Midlands VTTA committee is delighted to share the championship events for the 2026 season. Whether you’re a seasoned tester, returning after a break, or lining up for your very first VTTA event, we hope these dates give you something to look forward to and a reason to pin on a number with us this year.

As in previous seasons, all trophies (except the Stoke Cup) will be awarded on Age Adjusted Times (AAT), ensuring riders of every age can compete on a level and rewarding playing field. With no open 50?mile events in our district this year, we’re grateful to our neighbours in South Wales for hosting the 50?mile championships.

Championship Trophy Events

1. Birks Cup – 15 miles
   K47/15 Welland Trophy – 11 April 2026
2. Wells Cup (Men) – 50 miles
   R50/1B – 9 May 2026
3. Victory Cup (Women) – 50 miles
   R50/1B – 9 May 2026
4. Stoke Cup – Fastest 50 miles (on finishing time)
   R50/1B – 9 May 2026
5. Billy Steer Cup (Men) – 25 miles
   K41/25 – 26 July 2026
6. Bicknell Cup (Women, Best on Standard) – 25 miles
   K41/25 – 26 July 2026
7. Williams Rose Bowl (Men, BOS) – 10 miles
   K48/10 Midlands VTTA Championships – 22 August 2026
8. Bart Cup (Women, BOS) – 10 miles
   K48/10 Midlands VTTA Championships – 22 August 2026

Age Category Awards – 25 April 2026 (K48/10)

These trophies celebrate performance across age groups, encouraging riders of all generations to take part:

1. Massie Plate – Fastest on AAT, age 65+
2. Jones Cup – Fastest on AAT, age 50–64
3. Nomads Cup – Fastest on AAT, under 50

Season?Long Best All?Rounder Competitions

These awards recognise consistency, commitment, and performance across the whole season:

1. Cyclo Shield BOS Men/Women any open 25, 50, 100 miles

2. Godiva Cup BOS Men any two open 10 miles plus any two open 25 miles

3. Bayliss Cup BOS Women any two open 10 miles plus any two Open 25 miles

4. Les Lowe Trophy Furthest cumulative distance ridden on Open “K” course events.

A Warm Invitation to all Mildnads VTTA  Riders

We hope these events inspire you to join us throughout the season. The Midlands VTTA community thrives when riders of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds come together—whether you’re chasing a trophy, a personal best, or simply the joy of riding a well?run time trial.

Your presence on the start line is what makes these events special : )

Stay fit, stay safe, stay fast.

Alastair Semple
Chairman, VTTA Midland Group