Introduction to Club Racing Day

With the support of British Cycling, British Cycling South, Moredon Sporting Hub and Swindon Cycles, the aim of the event to provide a low cost mornings racing for new, returning and existing racers. Whilst the exact format of the event is yet to be decided, it is hoped most riders will have the opportunity to participate in at least two races. An inter club Team Trail Event will also be held (road bikes only).

The exact format will be resolved by the participating team/club representatives once entries are known. Entries will close at midnight on Sunday 22nd September - entry on day will be subject to organisers discretion.

A proposed program at this time is:

(1) 09:00hrs - Open novice event aimed at first time club racers and those returning to the sport after a break. Under the supervision of a British Cycling Coach, riders will complete a race of approx 25 minutes on the 1040m circuit.

(2) 09:30 - Womens novice event aimed at first time club racers and those returning to the sport after a break. Under the supervision of a British Cycling Coach, riders will complete a race of approx 25 minutes on the 1040m circuit.

(3) 10:00 - Round one of Inter Club Team Trial Event - Teams of four cyclist (first three to finish). Under the supervision of a British Cycling Coach, riders will complete a race of 10 laps on the 1040m circuit.

(4) 10:15 - Open intermediate event aimed at riders who hold a category 3 & 4 BC Race Licence. Under the supervision of a British Cycling Coach, riders will complete a race of approx 25 minutes on the 1040m circuit. Subject to coaching assessment, riders from Race (1) will be invited to participate.

(5) 10:45 - Womens event aimed at riders who hold a category W123 & 4 BC Race Licence. Under the supervision of a British Cycling Coach, riders will complete a race of approx 25 minutes on the 1040m circuit. Subject to coaching assessment, riders from Race (2) will be invited to participate.

(6)11:15 - Round two of Inter Club Team Trial Event - Teams of four cyclist (first three to finish). Under the supervision of a British Cycling Coach, riders will complete a race of 10 laps on the 1040m circuit.

(7) 11:45 - Open event aimed at riders who hold a category E123 & 4 BC Race Licence. Under the supervision of a British Cycling Coach, riders will complete a race of approx 35 minutes on the 1210m circuit.

(8) 12:25 - Womens event aimed at riders who hold a category W123 & 4 BC Race Licence. Under the supervision of a British Cycling Coach, riders will complete a race of approx 35 minutes on the 1210m circuit.

(9) 13:00 if required Round three of Inter Club Team Trial Event - Teams of four cyclist (first three to finish). Under the supervision of a British Cycling Coach, riders will complete a race of 10 laps on the 1040m circuit.

The event WILL NOT have BC ranking points.

****** Participation in all races is at the Organisers and Coaches discretion ********

Host or Publisher Nigel Davies