Participate

Race

We are pleased to announce that the NDCXL is now an Open League which means that there is no need to affiliate separately and all entries will score League points.

Adults can race in their correct age category which is based on your year of birth or “race up” in the Seniors. Youth racers must race in the correct age group.  The age categories for racing cyclo-cross are defined in the British Cycling cyclo-cross regulations but, to make things a bit easier, we’ve produced a table to help you find the correct age category. Please note that these age categories are for cyclo-cross only.

All categories are available to enter pre-event via the British Cycling website. You may be able to enter on the day if there are spaces free at a surcharge.

 

 

Schedule

 

All events in the 2023-24 NDCXL season should run to the following schedule, however there may occasionally be changes due to logistical or unforeseen circumstances:

  RACE DURATION PRACTICE
09:30
30 mins U9 + U12 only
10:00 U9 7 mins Full course partially open
U9 course CLOSED
10:25 U12 15 mins Full course partially open
U12 course CLOSED
10:45 40 mins Full course open behind sweeper
11:00 U9 and U12 Podium Presentations
11:25 Youth 25 mins CLOSED
11:55 30 mins Full course open behind sweeper
12:10 Youth Podium Presentations
12:25 Veteran Men 40 mins CLOSED
13:10 25 mins Full course open behind sweeper
13:35 Senior, U23, Junior and Veteran Women 40 mins CLOSED
14:20 25 mins Full course open behind sweeper
14:45 Senior, U23 and Junior Men 50 mins CLOSED
15:35 Last race finishes

 

Committee

The league is run by a committee, all of whom are dedicated volunteers.  They meet every few weeks during the season (usually in a pub) to talk about how things are going and how things can be improved.  They also sort out important issues such as finance and medical cover.  Everyone involved in the league is welcome to committee meetings.  Note that if YOU want things to change for you, your club, or your family members then please volunteer – there are some great ideas out there but without people to take action and share the work we simply cannot implement them.

Promoters

Races themselves are organised by promoters usually representing a club.  They sort out all aspects of the venue and event logistics and always need a team of helpers.

Marshals

You can really help by volunteering to marshal at one or more races.  The marshals make sure that courses stay well marked, and help keep everyone safe and where they should be.