Rider Info
Everything you need before race day
Check this page before you enter and again before you travel. We confirm details for each round before entries open.
On this page
Who can enter and categories
The races are British Cycling circuit races, so you enter the race that matches your British Cycling racing category. In 2026 each round had these races:
- 4th category only
- 3rd and 4th category (3/4)
- Masters 40+, 3rd and 4th category
- Elite, 1st, 2nd and 3rd category (E/1/2/3)
- Women, 2nd, 3rd and 4th category
The 2027 races and categories will be listed here when the dates are announced.
Licences and membership
You'll need the British Cycling licence or membership that the race requires. Each event's British Cycling page sets out exactly what's needed, so check it before you enter.
New to racing? You'll start as a 4th category rider, which is the right race to look for. The 2027 licence requirements will be confirmed here when the dates are announced.
How to enter and deadlines
All entries go through British Cycling. Use the “Enter” button for your round on our calendar; it takes you to the British Cycling event page.
- Online entries close
- Confirmed when the 2027 dates are announced.
- Entry on the day
- Confirmed when the 2027 dates are announced.
Entry fees
Fees are shown and paid on British Cycling when you enter. Fees for 2027 will be confirmed when the dates are announced.
Race format and timetable
Each round is a set of separate races, one per category, raced on the Darley Moor circuit under British Cycling rules.
- Race durations
- Confirmed when the 2027 dates are announced.
- Timetable
- Confirmed when the 2027 dates are announced.
- Series points
- Confirmed when the 2027 dates are announced.
Venue, directions and parking
- Address
- Darley Moor Sports Centre, Darley Moor, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 2ET
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- Darley Moor is about two miles south of Ashbourne, beside the A515.
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- Parking is available on site.
Arriving on race day
Arrive at least an hour before your race starts. That gives you time to get your bike and kit ready, sign on and warm up.
Equipment and safety
- A bike in good working order.
- A helmet that meets British Cycling's racing requirements.
- Your British Cycling licence or membership details.
The commissaires have the final say on equipment.
Facilities and spectators
- Toilets
- Available on site.
- Food and drink
- Catering is available on site.
- Spectators
- Spectators are welcome and can watch trackside.
Cancellations, refunds and weather
If a round is postponed or cancelled, we'll post it here and on our social channels first.
- Withdrawals and refunds
- Published here before entries open.
- Bad weather
- Published here before entries open.
Other questions
I've never raced before. Which race should I enter?
New racers start as 4th category, so look for the 4th category race on the day. You'll need the British Cycling licence or membership listed on the event page. If you're unsure, get in touch before you enter.
Can I race more than one race on the same day?
This will be confirmed with the 2027 race details.
Where do results appear?
On our Results page, with links to the official results for each round.
My question isn't answered here.
Send it to us on the Contact page.
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