Cyclo-cross is off-road cycle racing on grass and tracks, up and down banks, with varied
terrain. It is usually held in public parks or on sports fields and is technically and physically
less demanding than mountain-biking.
Anyone can enter no matter what their age, ability or bike, provided they have a helmet and
their bike is in good working order. There is a category for everyone and separate races for
younger riders. Podiums/prizes are awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category.
Events are organized by local cycling clubs and take place this year across South Wales at
weekends throughout September, October, November and December. The atmosphere is
relaxed and friendly and the courses are well-planned and safe.
Why Cyclo-Cross?
• It is accessible - events are local and any bike can be used
• It is less technical than mountain-biking - it makes an ideal stepping-stone to
mountain-bike racing for beginners and children
• It improves fitness, agility and bike-handling skills
• It provides grass-roots racing for all - this can be competitive or used as a way of
keeping fit
• It is safe - soft surfaces away from busy roads make cyclo-cross ideal for children
• It is family-friendly - events are very sociable and the emphasis is on enjoyment for all
the family

Info for Riders

This year there will be NO entry on the day (online entries only please). The closing date for entries will be 23:00 on November 6th.

We will be doing our best to keep to the timetable below:

Course practice for kids                         9:00-9:25

Under 6/8 Race 9:30

Under 10 Race 9:50

Under 12 Race 10:15

Course practice for Youths & Seniors     10:50-11:10

U6/U8/U10/U12 Presentations               11:00

Under 14/16 Race 11:15

Course practice for Seniors                    12:00-12:25

Youths presentation                               12:15

Junior/Senior/Vet Women's Race          12:30

Junior/Senior/Vet Men Race                  13:30

Pembrey Country Park is entered through ANPR camera-operated barriers, which record the vehicle's registration plate for the parking payment machines inside the park.  Parking in 2024 is £4.00 up to 2 hours or £4.50 all day.

You can pay on-site at any time during your visit.  Pay machines are situated at the Log Cabin, Beach Entrance & Ski & Activity Centre, but you must have paid before exiting the barriers. Parking itself will be on the grass field adjacent to the course (specifics will be provided in the Race Manual which will be issued a few days before the event).