Self-timed events, simplified
Your course. Their GPS. Real results.
Directors set the course. Riders ride it when they can and upload their own GPS file. GPXTiming checks every track and builds the leaderboard — no chips, no mats, no finish-line crew.
Timing that fits the way you actually ride.
Not every great ride has a start gantry. Gravel grinds, bikepacking routes, club challenges and multi-day events run on open roads and long windows — and every rider already carries a GPS. GPXTiming turns that file into a fair, checked result.
Five steps, no hardware
01
Register
Riders sign up on your event page in a couple of minutes, solo or with a team.
02
Ride
They ride the course in your event window, with any bike computer, watch or phone app.
03
Upload
A GPX, FIT or TCX file from any bike computer, watch or app. Ride recorded in pieces? We stitch the files together.
04
Verify
We check the track against your route, start and finish. Anything odd is flagged for you to review.
05
Results
Live leaderboards by category, team results and series standings, updated as riders upload.
See it in action
Set up, review and publish from one place
Running an event?
Publish your course, set your categories, and review every ride on a map. Fix a missed start, adjust a time, or move a rider — and watch the results update.
Riding an event?
Register, ride, upload — it’s free for riders. See your time and where you stand, and team up with friends if your event has teams.
Pricing
Buy seats, one per rider per event. They pool across your events and don’t expire. Riders never pay.
Side quests
Give your riders a reason to stop and smile
Side quests are optional challenges worth points: eat the donut, get the photo, finish the milkshake. Or run a poker run, where riders collect a playing card at every stop. Your riders get a story to tell. You get a second leaderboard, and there’s nothing extra to buy.
More Info
How does GPXTiming time a ride?
Every rider uploads the GPS track of their ride. We find the moment it crosses your start line and the moment it crosses your finish line, and the difference is the rider’s time — whether riders roll out together or one by one. If something looks off — a shortcut, a missed start — it’s flagged for the event director to review.
Do riders need special equipment?
No. Any bike computer, watch or phone app that records a ride works. Riders upload the file it recorded: GPX, FIT or TCX.
What if my ride was recorded in more than one file?
Upload them all. We combine the files in time order into one track before checking it.
What if I forgot to start my device, or something went wrong?
Tell your event director. They can review your track on a map, correct your start, or adjust your time with a note — so a hiccup doesn’t ruin a good ride.
Can we have team categories?
Yes. Teams are two or more riders on the same distance, entered as Men, Women or Mixed. The team’s time is its slowest rider’s time, and every member needs a validated ride. Directors can also check that teammates really rode together.
Can we run a series?
Yes. Group events into a series with points for finishing position and “best N of M events” scoring — for individuals and for teams.
What happens to my GPS data?
We use your GPS track only to time and check your ride. Your name and result appear on the event’s public leaderboard, and the event director can see your ride so they can review it. If you ask us to delete your data, we will. Read the full privacy policy.
How do I get my event on GPXTiming?
We’re in beta and setting up events now. Tell us about yours and we’ll help you get started. Contact us.
“Love it. Really liked how this worked. Truly made my life a little easier.”
Karlos Rodriguez Bernart, Singletrack Samurai · Tally Tango 2026
Ready to ride — or run — a self-timed event?
Tell us about your event. We’ll help you get set up.