XC RACING

2023 Saturday Race Dates

Click on the dates for entry via britishcycling.org.uk.  Online entry closes the 24hrs before the race date

• 13th of May – Race Results
• 10th of June – Race Results
• 15th of July – Race Results
• 12th of August – Race Results
• 2023 Overall results

Come and experience the challenge of pushing yourself to your limits on our dedicated XC natural racing circuit. There is no greater thrill on a bike than to race against other competitors, and then experience the afterglow when you have ridden at an intensity you didn’t think you possessed. This is a day you will remember, and have you looking forward to the next event in our wonderful race series, where you can challenge yourself again.

This is grass roots mtb racing at its finest and we are proud to say it has been described as one of the friendliest racing series around. If this is the first time that you have raced then you will experience a warm welcome and lots of advice from the BFCC team.

Information about events

• These races happen approximately once a month during the summer months.
• Anyone can race whether you are representing a club or riding as an individual.
• There are races for all age groups starting from 8 + yrs to Super veterans (60+ yrs).
• U8’s, U10’s & U12 race categories have their own individual races.
• All adult race classes (senior, veteran Grand Veteran, Super Veteran and Women’s race classes) Start together in a mass start race structure. Youth and Junior race classes are fed into the adults race at the designated time’s detailed below.
• During the final lap the leader will receive the bell for the last lap of the race so as to finish as near as possible to the hour mark and all riders will receive the bell on this final lap.
• The race track is a separate track from the red & blue cycling trails. See link for directions.
• Race HQ is in the club’s training area for registration and podium presentations.
• We ask you kindly to stick around for the podium presentations afterwards as it’s all part of the experience. If you have podiumed and are unable to attend, we would also kindly ask you to notify one of our race officials.

The Leader will receive the Bell so as to Finish as near as possible just over 60 minutes, all riders will receive the bell on this lap. The Race Distance will probably be 6 or 7 laps of the Full Circuit depending on conditions.

Rules

The series will be run as simply as possible, but there are a few points to help create a good environment for all to enjoy the racing.

1. Racing on dates shown.
2. Racing starts at 10.40am.
3. Get there early and sign on, practice opens at 9.45am or earlier if the course is ready.
4. Entry on the line only, entry closes 15 mins before start of event.
5. The senior races finish at about 12.15pm, everyone finishes on the same lap as the winner (stop at flag).
6. There is a maximum field of 100 riders. So please arrive as early as possible and give yourself time to pre-ride the course.
7. We will have qualified first-aiders on site, though we hope you won’t need them.
8. You don’t need a race license or be affiliated to any club or governing body.
9. The organisers will try to get provisional results out as soon as possible. We will post results on the club notice board and the website so riders can see what happened in the previous race.
10. Forestry England parking fees apply; please follow the instructions from the FE parking marshals.

Helpers

We are always in need of helpers to keep the race day’s running smoothly.

If you would like to help please contact us.

racing@boarsonbikes.co.uk