Please note that these dates are still subject to change, and further events may be added. None of these are available for entry yet. An announcement will be made here; via WMCCL social media channels, and in an email to members, when entry via RiderHQ is opened-up.
Cyclocross in the West Midlands is booming due to great clubs and organisers that volunteer to run races for us. It is a challenge to find courses and infrastructure that are suitable. We have been getting races in excess of 180 riders and some courses cannot handle that amount of riders safely and so we limit the number of riders who can register for the League. Race Organisers, WMCCL Committee and Commissaires will decide on race number limits of each race venue before close of online entry. Non league registered riders are welcome to enter via the online entry system or on the day (subject to available space), but will not be eligible for league points or prizes.
The WMCCL in 2024-25 will continue to have online entry.
Entry on-the-day will also be available (subject to race number limits) for those who miss the online deadlines, but a premium will be levied on all categories for on-the-day entries. The on the day surcharge will be:
On-the-day entrants and non-league members will also be gridded at the back of the grid of their respective category.
Online entry will close on the Tuesday before race day – except the Regional Championships, which will close on the Sunday before the event. The Regional Championships must also be entered in advance.
At a riders first race day they will collect their timing transponder and their race number which they will keep for the season.
Numbers and timing transponders must be returned at the riders final race of the season.
Any rider taking part in a race without first having entered via the online entry system or by on-the day entry will be suspended from the WMCCL and reported to British Cycling for further sanction.
There are no on the day prizes for categories above under 12. Each race organiser will contribute to an overall Shimano Lazer WMCCL prize fund for registered riders only. Non registered riders are not eligible for overall league prizes. There are 12 events in the 2024/2025 WMCCL but only the best 10 of those count towards your overall league position.
Under 12 categories will have on the day podium medals for boys and girls at under 6, under 8, under 10 and under 12 whether they are registered with the league or not. Only WMCCL registered under 12 categories will be eligible for overall league awards.
| 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 |
| 10:50 – 11:30 | Course Practice | |
| 11:30 | Youth u14 & u16 | 30 minutes |
| 12:15 | Vet 50+ Men | 40 minutes |
| 13:05 – 13:35 | Course Practice | |
| 13:35 | Junior Women | 40 minutes |
| 13:35 | Women | 40 minutes |
| 14:30 | Junior Men | 50 minutes |
| 14:30 | Senior Men | 50 minutes |
| 14:30 | Vet 40+ Men | 50 minutes |
| Under 6 | born in 2019 or later | |
| Under 8 | born in 2017 or 2018 | |
| Under 10 | born in 2015 or 2016 | |
| Under 12 | born in 2013 or 2014 | |
| Under 14 | born in 2011 or 2012 | |
| Under 16 | born in 2009 or 2010 | |
| Junior | born in 2007 or 2008 | |
| Under 23 | born 2003 to 2006 | |
| Senior | born 1985 to 2006 | |
| Veteran 40-44 | born 1980 to 1984 | Veteran |
| Veteran 45-49 | born 1975 to 1979 | Senior Veteran |
| Veteran 50-54 | born 1970 to 1974 | Grand Veteran |
| Veteran 55-59 | born 1965 to 1969 | Master Veteran |
| Veteran 60-64 | born 1960 to 1964 | Grand Master Veteran |
| Veteran 65-69 | born 1955 to 1959 | Super Veteran |
| Veteran 70-74 | born 1950 – 1954 | Super Plus Veteran |
| Veteran 75+ | born 1949 or earlier |
Races for Women are open to Junior, Under 23, Senior and Veteran Women
Code of conduct for spectators and families
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour and ensure the Shimano Lazer WMCCL is an enjoyable, safe and positive environment.
Events in the League are voluntarily organised to develop riders’ technical, physical, tactical and social skills. Winning isn’t everything!
Please play your part and observe our Code of Conduct at all times by agreeing to:
One Bike ‘Cross
The WMCCL has an additional subcategory within the league for those riding just one bike during races. It goes without saying that all under 12 races are, according to the rules of British Cycling, in the One Bike category and so there are not two awards for under 12 categories.