Fiesta Island Time Trial
San Diego’s Original Time Trial series!
Since 1968, Fiesta Island Time Trial (FITT) is proudly hosted by the San Diego Bicycle Club. The event takes place on Fiesta Island, featuring a fast, flat course that is completely closed to vehicle traffic (no cars) during the race, ensuring a safe and competitive environment for all cyclists.
When
2025 Series Dates
Sunday, February 23
Register for multiple events and save! • FITT Webscorer Results
Where
Fiesta Island
San Diego, CA. 92109
map • parking
All in-person activities are subject to restrictions imposed by local and state authorities.
Registration
Register online at on WebScorer.com.
Registration closes on Thursday for Saturday races and on Friday for Sunday races.
Register at least 10 days before the deadline to qualify for the early bird rate.
Register for multiple events—2, 3, or all 4—to receive additional discounts. The earlier you register and the more events you sign up for, the greater the savings. Online registration offers the best deal, while race-day registration incurs an extra $10 fee on top of the standard online rate.
Race Categories
Juniors
Men (Age group and Category)
Women (Age group and Category)
Masters
HPV/Tandem/Other
Para Cyclists
40K Individual TT
Team TT (2 or 4 person, 20 km or 40 km)
Modern and Classic Merckx
Fixie
Course
Fiesta Island is as flat as it gets, with no more than 10 feet of elevation change per lap. All participants, except for young juniors, will complete three laps on the "long" course for a 20k distance or six laps for a 40k distance.
The course is entirely closed to traffic, ensuring a "car-free" event for all riders.
Start
On race day, the sign-in table opens at 0600 US Pacific. Make sure to collect your number by 0645. If you’re registering on the day of the event, to expedite the process, please print, sign, and bring your waiver to the sign-in table. Day-of registration closes at 0645.
The event will begin promptly at 0700, regardless of weather conditions. The start of the race will be signaled by an air horn at the start line. Riders will set off at 30-second intervals. A start list will be available the day before the race. Participants should arrive at the start line 5 minutes before their scheduled start time.
Results
Results for FITT events are on Webscorer.
Course records • FITT Webscorer Results
Rules
- Helmets are required.
- Absolutely no drafting.
- When passing another rider, announce your intentions.
- No follow vehicles are allowed.
The complete list of the rules is listed here.
FITT rules link • FITT series rule link
Directions and parking
From Interstate I-5, exit Sea World Drive.
- Sea World Drive is approximately 5 miles north of downtown San Diego.
- Go west on Sea World drive to the first signal.
- Turn right on Mission Bay Drive and take an immediate left to enter the island.
- Parking and registration are on the right before you enter the island.
Questions?
For questions about the Fiesta Island Time Trial series, please e-mail our FITT Director or use the form below:
2018 Fiesta Island Time Trial
Fiesta Island, San Diego, CA 92109
2022 Fiesta Island Time Trial
2014 Series Final, courtesy of Nick Cohenmeyer
Photographs courtesy of Allen Crawford
From our FITT Director:
Please Note - The rules below are currently under review and are subject to change in 2025. Thanks! Doug Dunn
Fiesta Island Time Trial Director
SAFETY
Helmets are always required while on the bike. Absolutely no drafting. If passing another rider, announce your intentions. No following vehicle allowed.
NUMBER PLACEMENT
Number should be placed on the right side, and parallel to the body as shown in the photo to the right. There are several photographs below the rules which also depict the proper way to place you numbers. See the FITT photos for examples.
FINISH
All racers must come through the chute at the finish house to complete the race. Be sure to call out your number when approaching the finish line. You may not cool down on the island after finishing.
No E-Bikes
E-bikes are not allowed in any category for the Fiesta Island Time Trial (FITT). This event is strictly for human-powered bicycles, ensuring fair competition across all divisions. Riders using electric-assist or fully electric bicycles will not be permitted to participate.
RULES ON CATEGORIES
Except juniors, all USAC and ABR licensed racers under the age of 35 should sign up in designated racing categories.
All USAC and ABR licensed master racers over the age of 35 can choose to race either in age categories or racing categories.
Except for the Merckx Category, all non licensed racers should race in age categories.
Team time trials are available in every race either as two person or four person TTT. These are open categories, with no age and gender restrictions, 20K or 40K available.
Merckx Classic and Merckx Open (aka Modern Merckx) rules are listed here.
RULES FOR FIXIE
Fixed gear, bicycle must have a brake and you must wear a helmet.
FITT SERIES RULES
Only top six finishers in each category qualify for series points
Points for top six finishers are: 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
One must have raced at least twice in the SAME category within the series
The qualified category should have minimum THREE racers in the series
Tie breakers:
Racer who has most higher finishes wins.
If still a tie, Racer who places higher finish in the latest race wins
You must be present at the last race to claim prize
Fiesta Island Time Trial Photographs
Photographs courtesy of Allen Crawford
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