For those wondering just how fast they really are, the Amateur Time Trials will provide some answers on Saturday, June 4 during the TD Bank Bike Race weekend. The scenic, eight-mile ride from the foot of the Art Museum, out West River Drive and back officially kicks off the events of the TD Bank Philadelphia International Cycling Championship.

The Time Trials are professionally timed and include categories for virtually all age groups, from 10-year-olds to senior citizens. Prize money up to $200 and/or medals will be awarded to the top finishers in each category. The first riders will hit the street at 7 a.m. with additional groups going off at 30-second intervals.

All riders must register online by Wednesday, June 1 to participate (no day-of registration for this event). Registration fees are $28 for adults and $13 for juniors, ages 10-18. Visit www.procyclingtour.com for more information or click here to register. The Time Trials are also a Junior PCT Qualifying Event.

USCF CATEGORIES:

Cat. 4 Men / $125.00 / 5 Places

Masters Men 55+/65+ / $125.00/$75.00 / 5 Places/3 Places

Masters Men 45+ / $125.00 / 5 Places

Masters Men 35+ / $125.00 / 5 Places

Cat. 3 Men / $200.00 / 5 Places

Pro 1/2 Men / $200.00 / 5 Places

Cat. 5 / Citizen Men / Medals / 3 Places

Senior Women / 4 Medals / 3 Places

Senior Women 1/2/3 / $125.00 / 5 Places

Junior Men 17-18 / $75.00 / 3 Places and Medals

Junior Women 17-18 / $75.00 / 3 Places and Medals

Junior Boys & Girls 15-16 / Medals / 3 Places

Junior Boys & Girls 13-14 / Medals / 3 Places

Junior Boys & Girls 10-12 / Medals / 3 Places

Citizens Women 35+ / Medals / 3 Places

Citizens Men 35+ / Medals / 3 Places

Steel / Vintage Men / $125.00 / 5 Places

Steel / Vintage Women / $125.00 / 5 Places

When you sign up for the Time Trials, don’t forget to also purchase VIP tickets for Champions Row on the Parkway and the Top of the Wall Club in Manayunk. These front row seats give VIPs access to exclusive, fully-catered hospitality suites at the Start/Finish line on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and to the Top of the Wall Club at the summit of the Manayunk Wall. VIP tickets also come with the chance to ride in an official Acura Pace Car. Champions Row tickets are $95 each for up to three tickets, $90 per ticket for 4-7 tickets, $85 for 8 or more; Top of the Wall Club tickets are $55 each; and The Works – access to both VIP spots plus shuttle service between them — runs $125 each for up to three tickets, $120 each for 4-7 tickets, and $115 for 8 or more. Tickets can be purchased at: http://www.procyclingtour.com/2011Hospitality.htm.

For more information on the TD Bank Philadelphia International Cycling Championship, visit www.procyclingtour.com.