In June 2008 ATTA expanded its timing system at events to include 'chip' timing. Many riders will be familiar with similar identification and timing systems used in Triathlons and mass participation events. The system we are using is an active transponder system (it uses small battery-powered transmitting devices attached to the bike) This particular system has been used, for example in the Tour de France and in cycling events at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The little red transponders have also been visible on bikes at recent UCI Championships and the Giro d'Italia.
We're usually running a hybrid system to ensure a good degree of redundancy (backups!). The integration with our previous system has been seamless and we will be continuing to work on making use of some of the more advanced possibilities of the system.
The transponders are available for sale to ATTA members either through ATTA or direct from AMB i.t. (A levy is added to the race entry fee for transponders loaned to riders). It is possible to use the transponder wherever the ChipX system is in use.
Click HERE for EFT details for transponder payments