And afterwards,   PRIZEGIVING from 1300hrs @

Venue in the Park (Café) , Alyn Waters Country Park   LL11 4AG

Sunday 1st March  2026

NWCX welcomes all competitors and friends to Ysgol Bro Alun and Alyn Waters Country Park for THE 2025-26 LEAGUE PRIZEGIVING CEREMONY. 

As is customary, there will be a compressed race programme Sunday morning  in Alyn Waters Country Park and on the playing field of  Ysgol Bro Alun.  Race timings are earlier than normal to allow prize giving to commence promptly.

Sign-on will take place on the school playing field.

Parking. There is ample parking in the School Car Park.  For competitors parking at the roadside: please ensure child safety at all times. Parents are to avoid their children riding until within the safety perimeter of the compound.

Please treat all facilities with respect.

For all official League scoring  categories, online entry in advance is mandatory via    www.niftyentries.com

Age categories (junior & senior) will be determined by riders’ age on 1st January 2025.

We regret as part of the streamlined programme there will be no Childrens’ Fun Race.  However, children are encouraged to try their hand in Race 1 (except for the very youngest)

10:30 Race 1 – duration 25 mins (www.niftyentries.com)

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

11:00  – Race 2 – duration 35 mins +1lap

• Under 14s & Under 16s (Male & Famale) – NIFTY -£5 (+£1 admin fee)
• Under 18 Female NIFTY -£5 (+£1 admin fee)
• All female categories incl.  Female 18-39 (F), Vet 40 (F), Vet 50 (F), Vet 60 (F) & Vet 70 (F) – NIFTY £12 (+£1 admin fee)
• Male Vets 60+ & Male Vets 70+ NIFTY £12 (+£1 admin fee)
• Fun race category – open to anyone over 12, no race timings or positions – £7 entry on the day
• Student Rate £7 entry on the day (applies to students aged under 22 attending Wrexham Glyn Dwr University, Bangor University or University of Chester plus students of Grŵp Llandrillo Menai & Coleg Cambria)
• Female League categories are open to female competitors only

11:50 Race 3 OPEN duration 40 mins+1lap

• Under 18 Males NIFTY £5 (+£1 admin fee)
• Senior Males: Open 18-39, Male Vet 40 & Male Vet 50, NIFTY £15 (+£1 admin fee)
• Student Rate £7 entry on the day (applies to students aged under 22 attending Wrexham Glyn Dwr University, Bangor University or University of Chester   PLUS students of Grŵp Llandrillo Menai & Coleg Cambria)
• Female competitors have the option to enter in the Open race on the basis that their results will not count towards female junior & female senior league rankings

Children will convene at the Venue in the Park for 12midday (buffet lunch for League children).   Adults will help pack away the course then gather at the Venue for 1pm.  Award Ceremony to commence ASAP

• RACE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 1130 PROMPT

NWCX welcomes ALL riders regardless of age, gender or ability.  NWCX expects 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 made very welcome. 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 are permitted once the race is underway.

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

Competitors retain race numbers for their body and handlebars. Numbers are issued to competitors at initial registration.  Riders are instructed to retain and re-use their numbers all season therefore simplifying 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 £44+vat.  You will be billed if you fail to return your chip immediately post-race.