2023 Information;
The traditional end to the Cyclo-Cross Season in the South-East, and the Crawley Wheelers once again host the popular LCCA Team Champs at the South of England Showground at Ardingly in Sussex, RH17 6TH. The fantastic course is based around the huge undercover sand-school area of the Abergavenny building and visits to two other outside sand-schools. There is also a large tarmac section where drafting will be an advantage. Laps are quite short so it’s a great event to spectate.
We will also be presenting the overall Challenge Tires London and South-East Cyclo-Cross League podiums and the overall ÆIGHT BIKE CØ Sussex Cyclo-Cross League podiums. We will be hosting them in the large barn that is covered. The first presentation, for Youth U14,U16 and Under 12/10/8 will follow the morning races at 11.45. The presentation for Junior, Senior and Vet 40/50/60+ riders will follow the afternoon races at 15.45. These will be combined with the on the day Team champs presentations too. For the Overall titles we have a Podium, Prizes and trophies for top 3 in each category.
How to enter? Important!
Please read rules on eligibility of teams below for each race. Each rider is to enter as an individual on the BC website and input their team name in the available section.
If you are entering as a club and there are multiple teams from that club please call A, B, C as appropriate.
If entering as a composite team we encourage creativity of team name.
We suggest that you enter as a team as closely together as possible as entries will only be accepted once all 4 entries are received.
If you are entering as a team of 3 only then we suggest you send an email to admin@londonxleagueresults.co.uk to advise so we can accept the 3 team entries.
Please note that if you do not have a team to race in, we advise that you still enter as we can assist with making up composite teams and everyone will get to race even if on their own. Please Note – this option is not available for the Open Team champs. You must be in a team of 1st claim club members.
If you have raced in the London and South East League this season we will be using your bike mounted number/timing chip and the back jersey mounted number. If this is your first race then simply go to sign on to collect your number pack. The Team captain must visit Sign on to collect team stickers 1 to 4 to mount on your helmet. It is your team’s choice on who starts in which numbered start bay. Commisaires will be checking at gridding.
Race schedule and format
Teams will be made up of 4 riders numbered 1 to 4. Each rider will line up in corresponding start bays. Each bay will have a different start time.
| Start time of rider…. | ||||||
| Race | Start | Length of race | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Under 12 | 10am | 15 mins | 0 | 30 secs | 1 minute | 1.5 mins |
| Youth | 10.45am | 30 mins | 0 | 30 secs | 1.5 mins | 3 mins |
| Presentation (U8/10/12/14/16) | 11.45am | 30mins | ||||
| Support Team Champs | 12.45am | 50 mins | 0 | 1.5 mins | 3 mins | 4 mins |
| Open Team champs | 14.15pm | 50 mins | 0 | 1.5 mins | 3 mins | 4 mins |
| Presentation (Jun/Sen/Vet 40/50/60+) | 15.45pm | 60mins | ||||
Rules
Under 12
- 4 Riders per team
- All team members to be First claim members of that team/club
- Composite teams can be created but will not count towards the Team Champs but there is a trophy and medals for the 1st composite team.
- Teams can be made up of any category (U8, U10/12 Boys or Girls)
- Places allocated on first come first served limited to 40 teams – 160 riders
- 15-minute race
- Start line set up – Each team to number team riders 1 to 4 and to line up in corresponding start line gridding bay numbered 1 to 4. You will be given helmet stickers at sign on to make this easy to remember.
- Rider 1 to 4 start times as indicated on table above.
- First place 160 points down to 1 point for 160th place.
- Best 3 riders to count, team with highest score wins.
- In the event of a tie on points the highest position of 3rd placed rider to decide winner
- Everyone will get a ride if they cannot make up a team.
Prizes
- Set of 4 medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Teams
- Set of 4 medals for 1st Team.
Youth
- 4 Riders per team
- All team members to be First claim members of that team/club
- Composite teams can be created but will not count towards the Team Champs but there is a trophy and medals for the 1st composite team.
- Teams can be made up of any category (U14/16 Boy or Girl)
- Places allocated on first come first served and field size will be limited to 40 teams – 160 riders
- 30-minute race
- Start line set up – Each team to number team riders 1 to 4 and to line up in corresponding start line gridding bay numbered 1 to 4. You will be given helmet stickers at sign on to make this easy to remember.
- Rider 1 to 4 start times as indicated on table above.
- First place 160 points down to 1 point for 160th place.
- Best 3 riders to count, team with highest score wins
- In the event of a tie on points the highest position of 3rd placed rider to decide winner
- Everyone will get a ride if they cannot make up a team.
Prizes
- Set of 4 medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Teams
- Set of 4 medals for 1st Team.
Support Team Champs
For riders that cannot make up a full team from first claim members, creating composite teams. Interesting team names are encouraged!
- 4 Riders per team
- Team can be made of any category from any club (Men/Women/Jun/Sen/Vet 40/50/60+)
- Places first come first served and field size will be limited to 160 riders.
- 50-minute race
- Start line set up – Each team to number team riders 1 to 4 and to line up in corresponding start line gridding bay numbered 1 to 4. You will be given helmet stickers at sign on to make this easy to remember.
- Rider 1 to 4 start times as indicated on table above.
- First place 160 points down to 1 point for 160th place.
- Best 3 riders to count, team with highest score wins
- In the event of a tie on points the highest position of 3rd placed rider to decide winner
- Everyone will get a ride if they cannot make up a team.
Prizes
- Prizes for first 3 teams
Open Team Champs
- 4 Riders per team
- All team members to be First claim members of that team/club
- Team can be made up of any category (Men/Women/Jun/Sen/Vet 40/50/60+)
- Places allocated on first come first served and will be limited to 160 riders
- 50-minute race
- Start line set up – Each team to number team riders 1 to 4 and to line up in corresponding start line gridding bay numbered 1 to 4. You will be given helmet stickers at sign on to make this easy to remember.
- Rider 1 to 4 start times as indicated on table above.
- First place 160 points down to 1 point for 160th place.
- Best 3 riders to count, team with highest score wins
- In the event of a tie on points the highest position of 3rd placed rider to decide winner
- Teams can enter as 3
- No individual entries, entry only accepted if in a team of 3 or 4 first claim club members.
Prizes
- Set of 4 medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Teams
- Set of 4 medals for the first Veteran team (All riders to be men or women Veterans).
- Set of 4 medals for the first Womens Team (All riders to be Women of any Category).
- Any team can win the Senior Open Title, Example, a Veteran Team can win the Senior Open Title and the Veterans Team Title
FAQ
How to enter? British Cycling Website
When to enter? Entries will open on Sunday 15th January at 18.00 and close on Sunday 5th February at 23.00.
Is there entry on the day? No, there is no entry on the day for any race
Do I use the number I have used at previous London and South East League races? Yes
I have not raced in the London and South East league this season and it will be my first cross race this year? You can enter but will need to collect a number and timing chip at sign on so arrive in plenty of time.
Where do I get my teams stickers number 1 to 4? Team captain to collect from Sign on and chooses team rider order.
I have a team of 3, can I enter? Teams of 3 can enter any of the races, however to win the Team champs all riders need to be first claim members of their club. However, there are prizes for composite teams in the Under 12 and Youth races and a separate support champs team race.
I only have 2 riders; can I enter the Senior Open Team champs? No, but you can enter the support team champs’ race and we can help find you another rider.
What if I’m lapped in race? Carry on until you see the chequered flag.
How do I return my number after the race? Return it to sign on.
We have more than one team to enter, what do I call them? For clubs/Teams, simply call A, B, C etc. For composite teams use your imagination (Within reason of course)
Can we have multiple teams entered in the open team champs’ race? Yes, however, only one per category.
I have a number and bike number that I have used for the year, can I return at this race? Yes please, all numbers and tags from the whole season are requested to be returned as can be reused, please leave at sign on in the Bins provided.
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