Author: Gary Rowing-Parker

Event News

We are pleased to confirm that WMCCL Round 11 will take place at Sandwell Valley Park on 1st December. You can enter via RiderHQ here: WMCCL Round 11 Situated close to Junction 1 of the M5, Sandwell Valley offers a course that should suit all type of riders. Open grass sports fields, off-camber banks, wooded […]

Additional Event

We are delighted to be able to confirm that there will be a twelfth WMCCL event this season. It will be Round 11 promoted by Run and Ride on Sunday 1st December at Hereford Racecourse. The Beacon RC/Stourbridge CC event at Walsall Arboretum on 8th December now becomes Round 12. The event is not yet […]

What is One Bike cyclocross?

This is a season-long competition for those who commit to use a single bike for the duration of each race. No prizes are awarded for individual races, but at the WMCCL Annual Awards, there is a separate podium for the top three One Bike riders in each category. This competition does not apply to the […]

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What is the race-day timetable?

Every WMCCL event follows this timetable – except for the Regional Championships – where the Junior Men start with the Vet 50+ Men. Start Time Category Distance Before 09:45 (subject to course readiness) Under 12 Course Practice 09:45 Under 6 & Under 8 10 minutes 10:05 Under 10 10 minutes 10:30 Under 12 15 minutes […]

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What kind of bike do I need?

You can ride any bike in the WMCCL as long as: it is operated wholly through the motive power of its rider; the handlebar ends are plugged, not merely covered by tape, and other projections from the bike are protected as far as possible. British National Championship and British National Trophy Events are restricted to […]

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How are league points awarded?

Points are awarded to the first 100 finishers in each category based on 1st 100 points, 2nd 99 points, 3rd 98 points – and so on – descending by 1 point intervals to 100th place. The definition of a category varies. Up to age 16, boys and girls have separate points rankings for U6, U8, […]

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How do I join the WMCCL

We offer membership on an annual basis leading up to each cyclocross season. You do not need to be a member to ride WMCCL events, but membership entitles riders to a discount on race entry and to earn league points in the various sex and age categories that we divide our races into. Membership for […]

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Can I enter on the day?

Yes, you can enter on the day. You will usually need cash for that, and don’t leave it too late. We usually close ‘on-the-day’ entry 30 minutes before each race starts. This is to allow riders to be added to the timing system. Here are the on-the-day race entry fees.

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