NWCX League 2024/25 Round 1: Mold Leisure Centre Sunday 29th September CH7 1EP

Round 1 of the 2024/25 North Wales Cyclocross League: Mold Leisure Centre

Sunday 29th September 2024

We are the guests of Aura Wales Leisure for the launch of the 2024 season.

This  fast flowing course  sweeps over playing fields and features two lengthy sections of woodland single track. It is usually a fast paced race but has the potential to be muddy following heavy rain.

Parking instructions: avoid the Leisure Centre entrance area and instead park to the rear of the school buildings where gates will be open for NWCX visitors. Park on the tarmac beneath the grass banking. Competitors are asked not to drive up the access road to Trebeirdd Farm Reclamation Yard as this blocks customer access and generates complaints.

Mold will be the first registration of Chips & Race Number

Please arrive early for Round 1 and allow sufficient time for collecting race numbers and chips.   Riders are to retain their body number & bike number all season.  Riders are required to affix a forward facing bike numbers on their handlebars.  Riders who lose their  numbers will be issued a marker pen replacement.

Race HQ gazebo will be  erected on the football field approximately 200metres above the car park. This can be reached by bike or on foot. Most spectators  assemble on the upper playing fields to watch the race start.

Children & Senior Leagues-Mandatory online entry  www.niftyentries.com

Age categories (childrens’ & seniors’) will be determined by riders age as of 1st January 2025.

10:50 Kids’ Fun Race – duration 10 mins

• Childrens’ fun race aimed at under 6 and inexperienced under 8 riders
• On the day entry only – £2 per child
• Fun race only – no official timings or league

11:10 Race 1 – duration 20 mins

• Boys and Girls – Under 12s, Under 10s  & Under 8s and inexperienced under 8 riders
• Online NIFTY entry only -£3 (+£1 admin fee)

12:00 midday – Race 2 – duration 45 mins

• Under 14s and Under 16s -online NIFTY entry only -£5 (+£1 admin fee)
• All female categories including:   Under 18s (F), Seniors 18-39 (F), Vet 40 (F), Vet 50 (F), Vet 60 (F) & Vet 70 (F)  – Online NIFTY £7 (+£1 admin fee)
• Open categories – Vet 60 (M) & Vet 70 (M) Online NIFTY £7 (+£1 admin fee)
• Fun category – open to anyone over 12, no race timings or positions – £5 “entry on the day”

13:30 Race 3 OPEN  duration 60 mins

• Open categories-U18s (M) Online NIFTY  £5 (+£1 admin fee)
• Seniors (18-39),  Vet 40 (M) & Vet 50 (M), Online NIFTY – £15 (+£1 admin fee)
• (only female riders are eligible for female categories; any senior rider may enter Open Vet 50  category)
• RACE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 1230 PROMPT

Season Entry   Season entry will be available at the cost of eight races via NIFTY Online:

• Race 1 -under 8s/10s/12s  £24 (+£1 admin fee)
• Race 2– under 12s/14s plus Female Categories  £56  (+£1 admin fee)   – Open Vet (M) 60 & 70 £56 (+£1 admin fee)
• Race 3 – All OPEN categories £120  (+£1 admin fee),  Under 18s (M) £40  (+£1 admin fee)

League Tables NWCX League standings will be based on best 6 results from 9 races – riders must race a minimum of 4 races t0 qualify for awards. Round 10 will ordinarily be a non-championship fun race to accompany prize-giving. In the event of bad weather cancellation or other  disruption, NWCXG reserves the right to make Round 10 a qualifying round.

(Vets will be classified V40, V50,  V60, V70+ subject to participant numbers)

NWCX welcomes ALL riders regardless of age, gender or ability.  We expect respect and good manners at all times.   You can race on a cyclocross, gravel or mountain bike. You can try the beginners race for 30mins.

New riders are very welcome at cyclocross races. If unsure  don’t be afraid to ask at HQ. The North Wales series prioritises racing for children with most making rapid progress over the course of  a season.

Single frameset rule: to limit costs and entry barriers NWCX operates a single frameset rule. You must use the bike you start with. No spare bikes permitted once race underway.

Knobbly tyres rule: cyclocross takes place on grass, mud and gravel surfaces. It is essential for competitor safety that competitors fit knobbly tyres. Riders with inappropriate tyres will be asked to withdraw. This applies equally to children.

Competitors retain race numbers for their body and handlebars. Numbers are issued to competitors at their first registration.  Riders are instructed to retain and re-use their  numbers all season to simplify registration. Please keep your number safe between races. Replacement numbers will be charged  £5 per set.

Return of timing chips. Competitors  hand back their race chips at the finish. Each chip cost NWCX £38+vat.  You will be billed if you fail to return your chip immediately post-race.

Venue address: Alun School, Wrexham Rd, Mold, Flintshire CH7 1EP