NWCX League 2025-26 Round 8: Park in the Past – Hope, Flintshire Sunday 25th January 2026

Round 8 of the 2025-26 North Wales Cyclocross League:  – Hope Park in the Past  -Hope, Flintshire  Parc y Gorfennol (Sir y Flint)

 Park in the Past,  Fagl lane, Hope, Flintshire,  LL12 9HB

Sunday 25th January 2026

Welcome to Park in the Past  heritage park.

This is a 120-acre heritage and ecological site built on a former quarry near Hope, Flintshire. The parkland Features a full-scale recreation of a Roman timber fort, the first of its kind in Britain in 2000years,  a Celtic village recreation and areas designated for Ice Age reconstruction.  The Park has a strong emphasis on ecology, habitat creation and rewilding.

It is an area of  natural beauty offering woodlands and wetlands, a magnificent 35-acre lake bordering the River Alyn, as well as footpaths and spacious paddocks.

The race will operate on the lakeside taking in network of gravel roads, grass paths and include a s

Sign on will takand quarry, woodland singletrack and steep grassy run-ups.e place in the Park classrooms

Refreshments (tea, coffee, cold drinks and breakfast baps) will be available  from 1000hrs.

Male and Female WCs are located in the park complex.  Please treat responsibly

NWCX requires competitors to assist course clearance post-race.

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

Age categories (childrens’ & seniors’) will be determined by riders age as of 1st January 2025.

For all League scoring competitor 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.

10:50 Kids’ Fun Race – duration 10 mins (entry on the day)

• Childrens fun race is aimed at under 6 and inexperienced riders under 8
• On the day entry only – £2 per child
• Fun race only – no official timings or league classification

11:20 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)

12:00 midday – Race 2 – duration 45 mins 

• 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

13:30 Race 3 OPEN duration 60 mins

• 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
• RACE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 1230 PROMPT

Riders may purchase an entry season ticket via Nifty covering all rounds.  Season Ticket Entry is withdrawn after Round 3.  NWCX aims for 8-12 rounds per season. Season tickets are not refundable if rounds are cancelled or rescheduled due to bad weather or other circumstances beyond the control of NWCX.

League Tables NWCX League standings will be based on best 6 results from 9 races – riders must race a minimum of 4 races to qualify for awards. Round 10 will ordinarily be a non-championship fun race to accompany prize-giving. In the event of bad weather cancellation or other disruption, NWCXG reserves the right to make Round 10 a qualifying round and/or adjust league scoring criteria in the event of cancellations.

(Vets will be classified V40, V50, V60, V70+ subject to participant numbers)

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.