NWCX League 23/24 Round 2: Mold Leisure Centre Sunday 8th October CH7 1EP

Round 2 of the 2023/24 North Wales Cyclocross League: Mold Leisure Centre

Sunday 8th October 2023

We are the guests of Aura Wales Leisure. This  is traditionally an early season race.

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 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.

First Registration of Chips and Race Number

Please come early for the first race.   Race numbers and chips will be issued at the gymnasium.  Riders retain their number for the remainder of the season. For 2022-23  season riders losing their number will be issued a marker pen number.

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 will assemble on the upper playing fields to watch the race start.

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

Children Beginners (£2 cash on the day)  & Adult  Novice (beginners) (£10 cash on the day)

Timings

09:00 -11:30 Registration. There will be no registration after 1130.

11:00 Novice Children -( 10mins ) £2 (entry on the day)

11.20 Race#1:U8s, U10s, U12s   ( 20mins ) £4(£3+£1 admin fee) Nifty Online Only

12:00  Race#2:  U14s, U16s, 30mins )  £6 (£5+£1 admin fee)  Nifty Online Only         + Adult Novice ( beginners) £10 cash (enter on the day)

12:45 Senior & Junior practice & warm-up  (25min)

13.15 Race #3: Senior race (M/F, Vets, U18s)   60mins   U18 £6 (£5+£1 admin fee)  Nifty Online Only,   All Seniors  £15 (£14 + £1 admin fee) Nifty Online Only

(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.

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

Parents:  children are made 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 beginners making rapid progress.

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 smooth tyres will be asked to discontinue. This applies equally to children.

Competitors retain race numbers. Numbers are issued to competitors at their first registration.  Riders are instructed to retain and re-use their  number 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