Competition Design
David Trimble designed, developed and managed the competition elements of all Trimble Racing events. As a consultant he has worked with USA Cycling, Italian Cycling Federation, UCI, USATF and the FIA.
The Red Hook Criterium was the world’s first fixed gear criterium. The format and rules set the standard and were adapted for all subsequent fixed gear criteriums.
The Midnight Half was the first modern urban running alleycat. The format is now widely adapted across the running world.
Competition format design
Competition rule book design
Race Director
Competition technical development
Timing and Scoring management
Championship series rules and scoring
Coordination with sanctioning bodies
Coordination with anti-doping authorities
The Red Hook Criterium points classification system
The 2017 Red Hook Criterium race format (men's)
The 2018 Red Hook Criterium Race Format (women's)
The 2018 Red Hook Criterium Race Format (men's)
The race format explained - Photo: @tornanti_cc
Athletes checking the race results and format in Brooklyn - Photo: @tornanti_cc
Photo-finish at the Red Hook Criterium Milano - photo: @tornanti_cc
The Red Hook Criterium flag system - photo: @vernor
The Red Hook Criterium flag system
David Trimble explaining the blue flag procedure - Photo: @tornanti_cc
David Trimble explaining the yellow flag procedure - photo: @tornanti_cc
The Red Hook Criterium Start Grid concept
Athletes gridded for their qualifying heat in Milano. The starting order was determined by their championship standings - Photo: @tornanti_cc
The Red Hook Criterium starting grid technical details
A close look at the grid mark - Photo: @tornanti_cc
The Red Hook Criterium Championship Trophy technical design
The Red Hook Criterium Individual and Team Classification Trophies
The 2017 Red Hook Criterium Team Champions - Photo: @tornanti_cc
The 2017 Red Hook Criterium Series Champion Eleonore Saraiva - Photo: @tornanti_cc
The 2017 Red Hook Criterium Series Champion Davide Vigano - Photo: @tornanti_cc
The Rockstar Games Top Antagonist Award in Milano - Photo: @tornanti_cc
The 'Breakfast' (first lap) and 'Dinner' (halfway) prime winners in Milano - Photo: @quiqebuenocc
Competition testing with Team Specialized before the Red Hook Criterium Brooklyn - Photo: @tornanti_cc
David Trimble launching a competitor during the 'Super Pole' session in Barcelona. - Photo: @tornanti_cc
Athletes lined for the Super Pole in Brooklyn - Photo: @tornanti_cc
Bram Linnartz on a flying lap during the Super Pole session in Brooklyn - Photo: @tornanti_cc
Ivan Cortina's bike is checked in Parc Ferme at the Red Hook Criterium Milano - photo: @tornanti_cc
A competitor's cleat system is checked in Parc Ferme - photo: @tornanti_cc
The Last Chance Race was introduced to give athletes who didn't qualify directly to the final via the heats another chance to make it in the big show
Aldo Ino Ilesic winning the Last Chance Race in Barcelona.
The 2023 Midnight Half race rules and checkpoint map
David Trimble leading the field at the 2019 OSR 10k - photo:
David Trimble directing the start of the 2022 Midnight Half - photo Ava Pellor