What You Need to Know

Confused by the categories?
Click here for a full explanation.

Individual Races

The cost per individual race is:

• Under 19 categories:
  10.00
• All other categories:
  45.00

Not sure which nights you can race?
You can sign up for Show and Go and keep the same start time each time you race and pay only for the races you attend.

Want to ride the course twice?
If you register for two races (two bibs, two start times, and two categories),
you only pay an additional 8.00 in addition of your base registration fee per race.

No Annual USAC License

If you do not have an annual USAC license, you may purchase a one-day license for an additional
15.00.

One-day licenses are only available for single race purchases.

USA Cycling licenses can be purchased online at https://usacycling.org. 

If your annual USAC license is expired, you must either renew your license or purchase an experienced one-day license directly from USA Cycling.

Additional Fees

The fees listed above do not include credit card processing fees or the entry fees for Cherry Creek State Park.

Transparent pricing — we pass along only the credit card processing costs, with no additional markup.

Who Qualifies

• Juniors receive a highly discounted rate for the series and individual races.
• A junior is any rider who is at least 9 years old and has not yet turned 18 years old.

Required Waiver

• A USAC Junior waiver is required.
• The waiver must be signed by both the rider and a parent or guardian.
• No exceptions can be made.

Junior Start Block (Limited Spots)

• A limited number of start times are reserved for juniors (optional).
• The junior start block takes place just before a mid-race break in the starts.
• This break allows start-line officials and volunteers to rotate.

Why This Helps

• Juniors start 7 minutes before faster riders.
• This reduces the chance of faster riders passing juniors during the race, except near the final mile.

How to Request a Junior Start Time

1. Register your rider as a junior during normal registration.
2. Email [email protected] and request placement in the junior start block.
3. We will adjust the start time for you.

Escorts for Juniors

When Escorts Are Allowed

• Very young juniors or riders with special needs may be escorted.
• Escorts may also be helpful for new juniors or adults with limited bike-handling skills.
• Escorts are allowed for safety, but must follow USAC rules.

Escort Rules (Must Be Followed)

• Position: Escort must ride directly behind the rider, staying 3–4 bike lengths back.
• Helmet: Escort must wear a helmet at all times.
• Visibility: Escort must wear an orange vest (available at the Team Cobras race headquarters).

Important:
Failure to follow these rules will result in disqualification. The USAC motor referee will stop both the rider and escort and issue a DQ.

The KHMTT allows you to race twice each night for a very low additional cost.

When registering to race twice, you need to consider the time you believe you will be able to complete the course during your first race of the night, time to recover, and time to make your way to the start line before you select your second race start time. The normal time is about an hour.

Because you need to determine in which order you want to race in each of your categories, and set your start times to be able to finish one race and start the next, you will not be assigned start times when you register but will be sent an email that will allow you to pick the order and start time for each of your races.

USAC rules state that each race must be in a different category, however if you are a CAT P-1-2-3 racer and do not want to race in a RETRO category you may race twice in the same category.

However for series points and reporting of race results to USAC your second race results will not be considered.

E-bikes may be Class 1 only and must adhere to the following:

• No throttle
• Freely operable pedaling system: rear wheel drive train of pedals, crank, chain, and gear system.
• 750 watt or less motor (manufacturer’s label of compliance is the minimum standard)
• Motor engages only with pedaling
• Motor assistance cut off at 20 mph (32 kmh)
• A single battery
• Limited start assist (no pedaling) up to 4 mph (6 kmh)

The e-bike should have a label on the frame indicating it is a class 1 e-bike showing the max wattage and speed (example: 350w 20 MPH) or the racer must be able to verify to the Chief Referee that the bike does conform to the above requirements. The Chief Referee will make the final decision on e-bike qualifications.

E-bikes must be pre-checked by the KHMTT mechanic next to the Team Cobras tent before your first race.

Full series registration will be available about 45 days before the start of the series.

Purchasing fewer races than the full series, Show and Go, and single races will be available about 10 days before the start of the series.

The registration process will enable you to select your start time.

Once your registration has been completed you will be notified by email, usually within 15 minutes. If you don't see it, check your spam folder. Start times will also be posted here.

Be sure that your email and mailing addresses are correct on the registration form.

If you register 10 days before the start of the series your bib will be mailed to you if your USAC license is current.

If your bib is not mailed to you, your bib may be picked on race day after 4:00 PM at the Smoky Hill Parking Lot Pavilion.

Registration is available online up until 2:00 PM on race day. Online registration is smart phone friendly.

Registration is not available at the park (CCSP rules).

We add a small fee to your registration cost the pay for the credit card transaction, and we charge only what the credit card company charges us. This fee is less than half of what BikeReg charges for registration.

License Requirements:

• A current USA Cycling (USAC) or UCI racing license is required

Full Series or Multiple Race Purchases:

• You must have a valid Annual USAC or UCI license
  • USAC memberships/racing licenses may be purchased at https://usacycling.org

Single Race Purchases:

• A valid USAC or UCI racing license is required
• If you do not have an Annual USAC License:
  • If you have never held a USAC annual or UCI racing license you may purchase a one-day USAC license when you register
  • If you have an expired USAC license you must purchase an experience one-day USAC license on the USA Cycling website before you race

Racers will be able to purchase a minimum of four races (or the number of races remaining in the series) starting about a week before the start of the series.

Example: after week one when there are six races remaining in the series, you may purchase four, five or six races. After week five when there are only two races left, you may purchase the two remaining races. Purchasing multiple races provides you with a set start time and bib number for all your races.

For racers who do not know from week to week if they will be able to race but would like to reserve a start time for the complete series, you may purchase a Show and Go pass. (Available about 10 days before the start of the series.)

The cost to reserve your start time is 20.00. Once you pick up your bib at the park you can just show up at the start any week you choose and race.

Your credit card on file will be charged a discounted single race fee of 40.00 per race.

The KHMTT has an exceptional safety record, thanks to our dedicated volunteers and supporters who assist racers, monitor motor vehicles, and direct traffic. We offer a variety of positions and the Team Cobras will provide training and equipment for your success. (Race marshals must be at least 16 years old.)

There are three ways to participate:

• Race free of charge in exchange for volunteer hours (“Race for Free”).
• Work for a monetary stipend (“Paid”).
• Volunteer without compensation.

If you choose Race for Free, volunteers are given either early race start times or late race start times depending on the shift you are assigned to.

We do our best to be sure you have plenty of time to marshal, warm up and race.

To receive more information and to sign up, click here

You will be issued a bib number for the entire series for each category in which you are racing. Do not discard your bib after the first week – you will need it for all the races!

Your bib number corresponds to your start time. If later you decide to change your start time, you must come to the bib pickup table behind the Smoky Hill parking lot and exchange your bib for a new one that corresponds to your new start time. This is required if you only change your start time for a single week or the remaining races of the series.

Bibs are not transferable to another racer.

The race bib must be pinned correctly on the left side. If the bib number is obstructed by hair or otherwise hidden from the view of the spotter or timers, then you may not receive a time.

For correct placement and pinning information, click here.

No time trial equipment is allowed.

Time trial equipment includes:

• Aero bars
• Wheel rims deeper than 50mm
• Disk wheels
• Aero helmets

Bicycle: The seat tube and down tube must be straight and the height to width of the tubes may not exceed a ratio of 1 to 2 compared to the top tube.

Skin suits and shoe covers are permitted.

The Chief Referee will make the final decision on all retro equipment and accessories.

Please be aware that the Retro categories are our most popular categories.  You are not required to race in a Retro category if you do not have a TT bike but can race in any category your USAC category qualifies for.

Results are available on the KHMTT.com website as well as the usacycling.org website.

The KHMTT.com website provides the results for each week and consolidated results showing your results for each week.

Results on the KHMTT.com website are posted for your convenience, the results posted on the usacycling.org website are your official results.

For all race results click here.

The KHMTT has a series competition that all riders who are not racing using a One Day license qualify for.

You earn points each week you race based on the rank (place) you achieve each week.

For information about the KHMTT series points and awards, click here.

For newer juniors or adults with limited bicycle handling skills, having an escort can provide confidence and enhance safety during the ride. While the KHMTT acknowledges the occasional need for escorts, our primary focus remains on ensuring the safety of all participants and maintaining compliance with USAC regulations.

To support this, the KHMTT has established the following rules for escorts, which must be strictly observed:

1. Positioning: The escort must ride directly behind the rider, maintaining a distance of at least 3-4 bike lengths.
2. Safety Gear: The escort is required to wear a helmet at all times.
3. Visibility: The escort must wear an orange vest, which can be obtained from the Team Cobras tent.

Failure to comply with these requirements will result in the rider being disqualified. The USAC motor referee will stop both the rider and the escort, and a DQ will be issued.

Both tandem riders must register separately. Each rider will be charged half (92.50) of the total entry fee.

Weather in Colorado can be windy, raining, sleeting, or snowing. Be prepared to ride in all conditions!

If the Chief Referee deems conditions to be unsafe on the day of the race, that day’s racing may be canceled or if conditions become unsafe during the race, the race may be suspended or canceled.

If a cancelation occurs:

• No refunds will be made for canceled races except for single race purchases.
• Race cancellation may not be determined until 3:00 PM or later on race day. We try to make a determination as early as possible, however weather conditions can change rapidly.
• The KHMTT will attempt to notify all registered racers via email and will be posted on the KHMTT.com website.