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Conquer the Canal Individual and Team Time Trial 2026

Location

Chesapeake, VA

Start Time

11:30 AM

Price

Free – $35

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Inaugural Mid-Atlantic TT Series Kicks Off on Dismal Swamp Canal

The brand new MATT Series launches with a pure power test on Virginia's pancake-flat Dismal Swamp Canal Trail. This VCA BAR event puts you against the clock on 12 miles of unforgiving asphalt where aerodynamics and raw watts determine everything.

  • Format: Out-and-back individual and team time trials
  • Distance: 12 miles (6 miles for youth)
  • Terrain: Completely flat
  • Categories: Including Merckx division with equipment restrictions
  • Location: Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake, VA

Location

Starting Point

Chesapeake, VA

Route

12 mi

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Categories

37 categories available

BAR Winner 2025 / VCA Promoter

Registration for 2025 BAR Winners and VCA promoters. Promoters must be promoting a 2026 VCA event to qualify. You must email the race director with your category.

11:30 AM

$6

Beach Cruiser Category

For those who appreciate comfort over speed.

11:30 AM

$35

Youth 6-8

Youth/Juniors 6-14 race age: no TT bikes or aero bars allowed per USA Cycling.

11:30 AM

$10

Youth 9-12

Youth/Juniors 6-14 race age: no TT bikes or aero bars allowed per USA Cycling.

12:30 PM

$10

Jr Women 13-14

Youth/Juniors 6-14 race age: no TT bikes or aero bars allowed per USA Cycling.

11:30 AM

$10

Jr Men 13-14

Youth/Juniors 6-14 race age: no TT bikes or aero bars allowed per USA Cycling.

11:30 AM

$10

Jr Women 15-16

11:30 AM

$10

Jr Men 15-16

11:30 AM

$10

Jr Women 17-18

11:30 AM

$10

Jr Men 17-18

12:30 PM

$10

Women 1/2/3

4:59 AM

$35

Women Cat 4 / Novice

3:59 AM

$35

Men Cat 1/2/3

4:59 AM

$35

Men Cat 4

4:59 AM

$35

Men Cat 5 / Novice

4:59 AM

$35

Women's Master's 35+

4:59 AM

$35

Women's Masters 45+

4:59 AM

$35

Women's Masters 55+

4:59 AM

$35

Women's Masters 65+

4:59 AM

$35

Women's Masters 75+

3:59 AM

$35

Men's Masters 35+

4:59 AM

$35

Men's Masters 45+

4:59 AM

$35

Men's Masters 55+

4:59 AM

$35

Men's Masters 65+

4:59 AM

$35

Men's Masters 75+

3:59 AM

$35

Merckx Men

No aero bars, aero helmets, or rims deeper than 60mm.

4:59 AM

$35

Merckx Men 45+

No aero bars, aero helmets, or rims deeper than 60mm.

4:59 AM

$35

Merckx Women

No aero bars, aero helmets, or rims deeper than 60mm.

4:59 AM

$35

Merckx Women 45+

No aero bars, aero helmets, or rims deeper than 60mm.

4:59 AM

$35

Trike/Recumbent 18 and up

Any human-pedaled contraption allowed in the park. No electrics!!

4:59 AM

$35

Men-Clydesdale (200+ lbs)

4:59 AM

$35

Women-Athena (165+ lbs)

4:59 AM

$35

Team Time Trial

4 or 5 rider Merckx Team Time Trial. Time recorded when 4th rider crosses the finish. $20 discount for second race.

4:59 AM

$35

Wounded Warrior / Para-cyclist Open

4:59 AM

Free

Para-cyclist Trike

4:59 AM

Free

Para-cyclist Handcycle

4:59 AM

Free

Para-cyclist Tandem

4:59 AM

Free