Cyclo-Cross

You must be eligible to compete in the Welsh Championships:

Welsh Eligibility – criterion 1:  Rider born in Wales?

Welsh Eligibility – criterion 2: Rider’s parent born in Wales?

Welsh Eligibility – criterion 3: Rider resident in Wales for 5 years?

Cyclo-cross is off-road cycle racing on grass and tracks, up and down banks, with varied  terrain. It is usually held in public parks or on sports fields and is technically and physically  less demanding than mountain-biking. Anyone can enter no matter what their age, ability or bike, provided they have a helmet and  their bike is in good working order. There is a category for everyone and separate races for  younger riders. Podiums/prizes are awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category. Events are organized by local cycling clubs and take place this year across South Wales at  weekends throughout October, November and December. The atmosphere is relaxed and
friendly and the courses are well-planned and safe.

Why Cyclo-Cross?

• It is accessible – events are local and any bike can be used – There is no 35mm tyre width restriction and a mountain bike or flat bar bike can be used
• It is less technical than mountain-biking – it makes an ideal stepping-stone to mountain-bike racing for beginners and children
• It improves fitness, agility and bike-handling skills
• It provides grass-roots racing for all – this can be competitive or used as a way of keeping fit
• It is safe – soft surfaces away from busy roads make cyclo-cross ideal for children
• It is family-friendly – events are very sociable and the emphasis is on enjoyment for all the family

Info for Riders

The closing date for entries will be midnight on 10th November 2024

This year there will be entry on the day if the organizer can accommodate this but will incur a £5 surcharge on top of the entry fee. YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE WELSH CHAMPIONSHIPS. You will receive no series points and will not be gridded.

We will be doing our best to keep to the timetable below:

Course practice for kids                         9:00-9:25

Under 6/8 Race 9:30

Under 10 Race 9:50

Under 12 Race 10:15

Course practice for Youths & Seniors     10:50-11:10

U6/U8/U10/U12 Presentations               11:00

Under 14/16 Race 11:15

Course practice for Seniors                    12:00-12:25

Youths presentation                               12:15

Junior/Senior/Vet Women’s Race          12:30

Junior/Senior/Vet Men Race                  13:30

For parking follow signs and marshal instructions on the way to the closed road circuit inside Pembrey country park.