XC RACING
B F C C R A C I N G
14 / 5 / 2026
Let’s GO RACING!!… RACING RETURNS 23rd MAY for U8/U10/U12/U14/U16s!
On May the 23rd BFCC are running the first of 4 events this Summer – our first event is a Go-Ride XC race for U8/U10/U12/U14/U16s! This is perfect for seasoned racers and new riders alike and is run in a safe, friendly environment that allows riders to develop their own racing.
Ride whatever bike you’ve got on our new improved race track! Under Go-Ride rules, just about any off-road bike goes (with the exception of e-bikes of course), so if you have a mountain bike, gravel bike, or cyclocross bike, come and get stuck in!
We will add adult races back in, in due course, but for this first race we’re concentrating on the younger categories. For racers in this first event, all entries are processed as CASH ONLY on the day, so please bring the correct change – U8/U10/U12s £2, U14s £10, U16s £15.
On race days, we’re looking for help with registration, marshalling, lap scoring, first-aid, commissaire(ing), course building/repairs, photography, and welfare. Behind the scenes we’re looking for more people to help design and shape our course, help with admin, promotion, coaching, and ideas for improvements. If you think you have any way to help (even if it’s not listed), please get in touch.
Please arrive as early as possible for signing-on, as it gets very busy, and keep in mind that it’ll take around 15 minutes to get from the car-park (add in faff time)! Don’t forget water and a snack!
F A Q
Do I need to be a member of a club to race?
No, you can enter as an individual.
When do I get the results?
There will be provisional results posted on the day. Any disagreements and/or corrections will be settled in the following days.
What kind of bikes are allowed?
Any well maintained off road bike except E Bikes.
What age category is my child in?
Please see the age category table below.
How long is the track?
We don’t have specific distances but the riding times are posted in the schedule for the day. We expect riders to cover 3-8 laps of a short course, depending upon ability. We race for a set amount of time, at which point the flag goes out and everyone finishes, regardless of how many laps they have done.
How do I pay?
Please bring cash on the day.
Where is the registration area and race start?
It’s our club training area 10 mins walk uphill from the car park. Map available on the second page of this document.
R A C E D A Y
T I M I N G S
10:00 Registration Open for riders.
10:30 Full Course Officially Open for Practice.
11:00 Race 1 U8 & U10 – £2 Mini Oaks (10 mins).
11:20 Race 2 U12 – £2 Mini Oaks (15 mins).
11:45 Race 3 U16 – £15 Full Course (45 mins).
12:00 Race 4 U14 – £10 Full Course (30 mins) – Joins U16 race.
12:05 (approx.) U8/U10/U12 Podiums.
12:30 Race 4 Flag goes out – all riders finish.
12:45 (approx.) Podiums for U14/U16
Age Categories
| Year of Birth | Age on 1 Jan 2026 | Race Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 16 | Youth |
| 2010 | 15 | Youth |
| 2011 | 14 | Juvenile |
| 2012 | 13 | Juvenile |
| 2013 | 12 | Under 12 |
| 2014 | 11 | Under 12 |
| 2015 | 10 | Under 10 |
| 2016 | 9 | Under 10 |
| 2017 | 8 | Under 8 |
| 2018 | 7 | Under 8 |
| 2019 | 6 | Under 8 |
| 2020 | 5 | Under 8 |
| 2021 | 4 | Under 8 |
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