Timing for Road Cycling

We offer timing systems tailored to every road cycling event: the ProChip system for races and the BibTag system for cyclos.

Road Cycling Timing for Races & Events

Timing system for Road Cycling

Timekeeping at road cycling events is demanding, with a wide range of events from small club meets to professional races and large cyclos.

Cyclos require rapid detection rates and quick result publication, while professional cyclists reach high speeds, needing 1/1000th-second accuracy. In these challenging conditions, organizers and timers need a system they can trust completely.

  • High speed accuracy
  • High detection rate
  • Both ProChip and BibTag available

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SYSTEM SETUP

Timing system setup for Road Cycling

Timekeeping for road cycling is challenging, with recreational events drawing thousands and professional races requiring 1/1000th-second accuracy for high-speed groups of up to 180 cyclists. Reliable systems are essential. Check out the different system setups:
    ProChip Setup

    ProChip FLEX or Timer (Go)

    Athletes attach the ProChip to the front fork of their bike. It sends a unique signal that is captured by the loop and sent to the decoder. The personal ProChip FLEX provides personal results on Sporthive, while ProChip Timer is ideal for bulk management.

    • Timing Resolution: 0.003 sec
    • Housing: Water- and shockproof
    ProChip Setup

    ProChip Smart Decoder

    The decoder connects to the detection loop, converting transponder signals into athlete IDs with accurate timing. Compact and portable, it offers easy setup, intuitive operation, GPS sync, and Ethernet connectivity for smooth integration.

    • Feature: Highly accurate GPS synchronization
    • Connectivity: Ethernet
    ProChip Setup

    Detection Loop

    Detection loops, acting as antennas, are installed at start, finish, and intermediate points to detect ProChip signals and ensure accurate timing.

    Their versatility allows installation on almost any surface—such as asphalt, dirt, or grass—making them ideal for various sports and events.

    • Installation: Asphalt/concrete, Ice, Snow, Sand
    • Length: Available from 6M to 16M
    ProChip Setup

    Timing & Coaching Software

    Timing a race and creating reliable results, is a challenging task. Pick the software that is most fitting to your timing needs.

    • Timing software: Timing & Scoring, Orbits Cycling
    • Coaching software: CoachSUITE
    BibTag Setup

    BibTag Smart Decoder

    The BibTag Smart Decoder is a compact, high-performance device with over 99.8% detection accuracy, a removable battery for up to 10 hours of operation, and Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and GPS connectivity. It offers easy navigation, advanced diagnostics, and is fully compatible with the BibTag portfolio.

    • Design: Lightweight – only 7.2 kg/ 15.9 lbs
    • Battery life: 10 hours with the internal and removable batteries
    BibTag Setup

    BibTag Mat

    A flexible, easy-to-use solution for UHF-based timing. The modular design is supporting up to 8 mats (8m). The antennas are well-protected against sand, moisture, and dust. With a low-profile, anti-slip design, the mats are both durable and safe.

    • Antennas: Sport optimized antennas (1 per mat)
    • Design: Modular, expandable from 1 to 8 meters with one BibTag system
    BibTag Setup

    BibTag Side Antennas

    The UHF Side Antenna offers a compact design, high read rates, and quick setup. Compatible with all BibTag system tags, it features a low frame for easy placement of the decoder, making the setup simple and efficient.

    • Design: Foldable and compact
    • How to use: Two Side Antennas per timeline
    BibTag Setup

    SeatPost Tag

    The MYLAPS SeatPost Tag offers reliable UHF timing, improving safety by eliminating road obstacles. Detected by Side Antennas, it’s easy to use, sleek, and accurate.

    • Design: Tag with race number
    • Compatible with: Side Antennas from the BibTag System
    BibTag Setup

    Timing Software

    Timing & Scoring is tailored for running and triathlon events, supporting multiple starts, splits, races, and courses in one event with robust diagnostics. User-friendly, it enables both professionals and amateurs to time races and publish reliable results effortlessly.

    • Features: Create multiple starts, splits, races and courses in a single event
    • Accessibility: Easy to use
    BibTag Setup

    EventApp

    Enhance your event with live tracking and branded in-app features like training plans to boost sponsor visibility. The LiveTracking module lets friends and family follow athletes in real time, tracking up to 25 participants simultaneously.

    • Feature: Live Tracking and Rankings
    • Feature: Sponsor value and fan engagement
ProChip or BibTag

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ProChip System

The ProChip system delivers 1/1000th-second accuracy, handles speeds up to 75 km/h, and is perfect for cycling races and track setups.

BibTag System

The BibTag is perfect for mass cycling events, with disposable seat post-mounted tags and reliable performance in any weather or terrain.
Perfect for (Professional) races, closed tracks, time trials, where high accuracy is required Cycling (mass) events, like cyclos
Our pick because High accuracy and athlete identification Low cost tags and 99.8% high density detection rate
Accuracy 0.003 sec 0.01 sec
Max. Speed 75 kmh 40 kmh
Type chip or tag Reusable and durable ProChip transponder Disposable SeatpostTag
Detection Detection Loop or ProChip Mat SideAntennas

Which system do I need?

    Timing for high speed road cycling races

    ProChip System
    The ProChip system is highly accurate, the times are measured up to 1/1000th of a second – it easily points out the winner in even the closest of finishes. Moreover, it can handle speeds of up to 75 km/h (±46 mph) – invaluable at (professional) cycling races. It’s also very suitable for fixed solutions like a cycling track.
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    Timing for road cycling (mass) events

    BibTag System
    The BibTag is well-suited for (recreational) mass cycling events. It is built to handle a large number of cyclists as the timing tags, which can be mounted onto the bike’s handlebar plates, can simply be distributed and are disposable. The system works under the most demanding conditions, it is weatherproof and can easily be used at rugged terrains.
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Services

Offer the complete event experience

    Live tracking and rankings

    Offer participants and fans a great event experience by creating a custom event app with live tracking, leaderboards and rankings.

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    Best-in-class registration platform

    Make a great first impression on your participants by offering them a all-in-one registration page that matches your event branding.

    Read more about Best-in-class registration platform

    Mobile friendly results platform

    Make your results instantly available after the event on a custom branded results page with good search functionality, and display room for your sponsors.

Environmental Impact

At MYLAPS, we prioritize minimizing our environmental impact through constant innovation. Since 2022, MYLAPS has become a carbon neutral company. Our product development focuses on durability, enabling our products to be used for extended periods in any weather.

The ProChips are reusable and resilient, allowing event organizers to reduce waste by using owned chips or encouraging athletes to bring their own. The ProChip Smart Decoder is smaller, more energy-efficient, and uses lead-free batteries.

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