This predominantly grassy course takes in rolling parkland, mature woodland and even a small brook. In wet conditions, Eirias can be amongst the muddiest of venues. Even in the dry it presents a non-stop sequence of tight turns and negative cambers.
Parking instructions: Follow “NWCX Parking” signs and park in the Police HQ avenue.
Children & Seniors must enter on Nifty Online
As in previous seasons NWCX is requiring online entries with Nifty for all senior and children categories except for the novice childrens’ race and the novice adults’ race. This ruling is to provide HQ adequate time to issue timing chips and reduce administration burdens.
Children & Seniors Novice (beginners) race – enter on the day
To encourage beginners NWCX offers “one the day entries” for the childrens’ novice race (usually at 11am for 10mins duration) and the adults novice race (usually at 12midday for 30mins duration). These beginners’ races can be entered on the day.
Newcomers regardless of age, gender or ability are welcome. You can race on a cyclocross bike or a mountain bike. You can try the beginners race for 30mins.
Parents: children enjoy cyclocross. If unsure don’t be afraid to ask at HQ. This series prioritises racing for children and newcomers. Most beginners make rapid progress.
Single frameset rule: NWCX operates a single frameset rule. You must use the bike you start with. No spare bikes permitted once race underway.
Knobbly tyres (mud tyres): cyclocross takes place on grass, mud and trail surfaces. It is essential for competitor safety that you fit knobbly tyres for cyclocross. Riders with smooth tyres will be asked to discontinue.
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
11:10 Race 1 – duration 20 mins
12:00 midday – Race 2 – duration 45 mins
13:30 Race 3 OPEN duration 60 mins
