Run cycling, MTB and BMX events end to end
Category and grade entries, high-speed timing, segments, stages and live results, in one system built for every kind of cycling event.
Recognised bodies our cycling technology has supported
Barefoot runs cycling, mountain bike and BMX events end to end: category and grade entries, high-speed finish timing, gran fondo segments, MTB stages and BMX motos, with live results, all in one system.
Built by event organisers.
Trusted by race directors.
450+
Events delivered every year across Australia and New Zealand
50,000
Participants supported at a single event
75+
years
Combined event experience
2
countries
Australian and New Zealand owned, operated and on the ground
The cycling reality — what it takes to run these events
Cycling isn’t one sport, it’s several, and running each means handling its own logic: gran fondos with timed segments and grades, criteriums on tight laps, MTB in stages on remote terrain, BMX in motos and gates. On top of that the organiser is managing entries, categories, timing at speed and results. A finish-line clock built for a fun run doesn’t cover it, and stitching entries and timing across separate vendors adds admin at every step. One system that flexes to the discipline runs the whole event cleanly.
Why Barefoot runs
cycling events end to end
Category, grade, wave and moto entries that fit road, gran fondo, MTB and BMX.
Reliable timing at cycling speeds, with segments, stages and motos, and Barefoot Lite for remote MTB terrain.
One connected dataset from entry to result, with nothing re-keyed.
Same-day payouts, flexible fees and local support that knows cycling.
Who it’s for?
Road, criterium and gran fondo organisers.
Mountain bike and BMX event organisers.
Series organisers running a cycling calendar.
Features
Entries by discipline
Categories, grades, waves and motos across road, gran fondo, MTB and BMX. See Cycling, MTB & BMX Registration.
Timing at speed
Reliable finish reads, timed segments, stages and motos. See Cycling, MTB & BMX Timing.
Live results and leaderboards
Segment and stage leaderboards riders and fans follow live.
One system, one dataset
Category and grade data flows entry to result, nothing re-keyed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you run a gran fondo end to end?
Yes. Entries, grades, timed segments and results run in one system.
Do you handle MTB stages and BMX motos?
Yes. Stage and moto formats are supported, with Barefoot Lite for remote MTB.
Is timing reliable at speed?
Yes. Finish reads are built to hold up at cycling speeds and in bunch finishes.
How does chip timing work at a bike race?
Chip timing records the moment each rider crosses a timing point, using a small RFID tag read by an antenna or loop. The tag is fixed to the helmet, fork, seat post or number plate depending on the discipline. Every crossing is stamped against that rider’s entry, so start times, splits and finish times are calculated automatically and published as results.
How much does it cost to time a bike race?
Most timing is quoted as a base fee for the day plus a per-rider rate, with extras for travel, additional timing points and hire of tags or number plates. The base fee covers crew, equipment and setup, so small fields carry a higher cost per rider. Course length, number of timing points and how remote the venue is move the price more than field size alone.
Can we time our own race instead of hiring a timing crew?
Yes, for many club and weekly formats. Lightweight, self-deployable timing kits let a club run its own timing with reusable tags and no crew on site, which suits weekly club rounds, cross-country and gravity enduro. Hire a crew when you have bunch finishes to separate, a large field or a championship where results get protested. Cost, not capability, is usually the deciding factor.
Can you time an enduro with multiple stages?
Yes. Enduro timing records a start and a finish at every stage, then adds each rider’s stage times to give a total. Stage timing points sit kilometres apart and often out of phone range, so the system has to store times locally and reconcile them afterwards. Reusable tags and battery-powered readers are the practical setup, since running mains power or a crew to every stage is rarely realistic.
How do you time a race where there's no phone signal?
Timing points store every read locally and sync when they reconnect, so results are not lost when there is no mobile coverage. Self-deployable readers run on battery and can be dropped at a remote checkpoint, then collected after the race. Live results and tracking will be delayed until the data reaches a connection, which is worth telling riders and spectators before race day.
Let’s make your next event your easiest yet.
Work with people who get the pace, pressure, and precision of endurance events and build platforms that match it.