Please note: For 2016 we are not organising the Masters Championships for Women. For Males 55 and over, we took a decision on 29 April to cancel the planned Under 23 race, and at short notice have allocated that race slot to the Male 55+ age group. One race, separate results. A minimm of 3 per age group for a Championshp. If less than 3, then riders are consolidated in to the next (younger) age group.

The North Bucks Festival of Cycling is an extensive weekend of racing incorporating a round of the National Women's Road Race Series, the National Masters Road Race Championships for Male riders aged 30 and upwards, and a supporting 2/3/4 category race (part of the newly formed Central Road Race League) - 7 races in total. With our past successes and this format we fully anticipate over 500 competitors over the weekend - which in road racing participation terms is huge.

Masters entrants who also enter the CRRL 2/3/4 race will receive a £10 refund on entry fees. If the 2/3/4 event is oversubscribed priority will be given to Central Region clubs.

All races will be run to the same standards of safety and organisation including Accredited Marshals (next best thing to closed roads), NEG, Neutral Service and 2x2 Mobile First Aid crews and professional Traffic Management at one critical roundabout. We also have an excellent HQ, based on the course and close to the finish - which is in a different place to 2015 and closer to the village of Newton Longville.

We have an excellent relationship with Thames Valley Police (TVP) wherein we continue to receive a special dispensation to run concurrent events. For both National Events if we are over subscribed I will be required to choose the best field. However I am hopeful of minimising this as we have also received a second dispensation from TVP to an increase in field size per race to 80.

Entries will open at 12 noon on 4th January 2016 and close at 12 Noon on Sunday 15th May for the 29 May races. There will be NO late entries or on the day entries. Women's Teams must have submitted individual rider names by this date/time.

This weekend of racing usually requires a team of over 100 people to ensure a safe, quality event - it therefore needs rider support for the races that they are not in. If anyone is interested in helping out, in any way, and at any time over the weekend, Race Director, Wayne Thomas, would be very pleased to hear from you.

For the National Masters and the Women's Race confirmed acceptance will only take place after closing date as the best field must be chosen. For the Masters, in reality, having obtained approval for bigger fields this is unikely to be an issue. Only on acceptance will payment be taken. We anticipate confirming acceptance within 48 hrs of the closing date. 

Women's Road Race Series: Team Manager information:

1. 1. Please provide your contact details so that a Race Book may be issued to you in advance. None will be available on the day. 

2. 2. Team Entries will be accepted up to 8 riders. Individual names must be provided by closing cut off ie. 12 Noon on 15 May. However subject to being oversubscribed that does not guarantee that all will get a ride, and some may have to be willing to be reserves. We have a field size of 80 plus up to 20 Reserves. With 7 races over the 2 day weekend, the sooner that we receive your entries the better. I repeat - no entry after closing date, no entry on the day. 

3. 3. 2 neutral service vehicles will be provided for the race, subject to riders providing wheels to do so. 1 service at the front to cover the break, the 2nd with the peloton.

4. 4. Team Cars: due to the nature of the primarily country roads, a maximum of 5 team cars will be allowed in the convoy - making 7 in total.

5. 5. Applications from teams for a place in the convoy must be made in advance - by 5pm on Friday 20 May.

6. 6. Teams must have a minimum of 3 riders signed on for the race (not just 3 entered) with at least one occupant of the car holding a team managers endorsement on their licence, and they must have their own compatible radio equipment.

7. 7. In the event that more than 5 teams apply for a convoy place, and meet the above criteria, the 5 places will be awarded to the teams of the highest placed riders in the women’s national road series standings.

8. Convoy order will be determined by a draw conducted at the team managers meeting, timing TBA however, it will take place at least 60 mins before the start of the race. Any team managers not present at the meeting will not be allowed a convoy place.

Info for Riders

Regional A race is part of the Central Road Race League. Non CRRL members may enter however if the event is oversubscribed preference will be given to CRRL clubs. Masters who are 2/3/4 cats may wish to enter both this event and the Masters Championships, in which case they will receive a £10 refund on race day.