UPDATE:  Pre-registration now closed - ENTRY ON THE LINE IS AVAILABLE.

Two of London's leading cycling clubs, Islington CC and Finsbury Park CC are delighted to come together to promote this day of closed circuit Crit Racing at London's celebrated Olympic VeloPark.

We are running a full program of events catering for both riders looking to try racing for the first time in a safe, supportive environment and experienced racers in the chase for points and promotion.

Women's Coaching Session 10:15  UPDATE: this session starts at 10:15 NOT 10:30 as previously advertised.

Before the race program begins one of the event sponsors WATTO, will be offering a short (free of charge) coaching session at 10:15 for women interested in giving racing a go. 

Women who wish to follow up the coaching session with a ride in the Go-Race event should sign on for the Go-Race at 10:00 - 10:15 BEFORE the Coaching Session - so they have a number and can go straight to the line.

We then open with a Women’s only Go-Race, to encourage those who are curious about racing to give it a go it for the first time in a low-pressure environment. This race will be a fun, inclusive event for those who have never raced or those who have only raced once or twice – no race licence required to take part. It will be immediately followed by a Women’s Cat 4 only race, to give those who enjoyed the experience a chance to try a formal race. The full racing programme is as follows:

PROGRAMME

10:15 Women’s Introductory Coaching Session with coachWATTO

11:00  Women Go-Race Introductory Event (no licence required)

11:35  Women's Regional C+ 4th Category 

12:35  Open Regional C+ 4th Category

13:35  Women's Regional A - 2nd, 3rd 4th Category

14:40  Open Regional A - 2nd, 3rd, 4th Category

Open to riders with a  Full Racing Licence or holders of a Day Licence.

On line entries close 5pm Wednesday 11th June.  There will be entry on the day if places are available.

PRIZES

There will be cash prizes and sponsor prizes for the podium riders:

• Cash prize
• GIANT Camden shop vouchers 
• Veloclassics aero socks
• 13th Floor Coffee bags

Race Women's Go-Race

Race Women's Regional C+ 4th/Juniors Category

Race Open Regional C+ 4th/Juniors

Race Women's Regional A - 2nd / 3rd / 4th / Juniors

Race Open Regional A - 2nd / 3rd / 4th / Juniors

Info for Riders

Facilities

The Lee Valley VeloPark can be easily reached by bike and also offers parking (under certain conditions - see below), men’s and women’s changing rooms and the Cafe 42 Degrees in the Velodrome.

Parking at VeloPark

VeloPark cycling customers are entitled to up to four hours free car parking.  Car details must be registered at the terminals see the VelopPark website for full details.

Plan Your Visit | Lee Valley VeloPark | Better 

Sign On

The sign on desk will be the track-side gazebo on the Road Plaza.  Sign-on windows are as follows:

 Women Go-Race Introductory Event -             10:00 - 10:45 **

 Women's Regional C+ 4th Category -              10:45 - 11:20

 Open Regional C+ 4th Category -                    11:20 - 12:20

Women's Regional A - 2nd, 3rd 4th Category - 12:20 - 13:20

Open Regional A - 2nd, 3rd, 4th Category -      13:20 - 14:25

** Women who wish to follow up the WATTO coaching session with a ride in the Go-Race event should sign on early for the Go-Race at 10:00 - 10:15, BEFORE the Coaching Session - so they have a number and can go straight to the line.

 ENTRY ON THE LINE WILL BE AVAILABLE This will be allocated on a first come first served basis at £28 for Regional races and £10 for Go-Race and those seeking EOL should sign on as soon as Sign On Window for their race opens.  

Entry on the Line – Payment

Please note, for Entry on the Line we will be accepting card payment.  If you wish to pay in cash please ensure you have the correct amount for the entry (£28).

A day licence can be bought for £10 (£5 for Juniors).  A single day licence does not earn the rider any ranking points.  There is a 50% discount for for those affiliated with British Cycling as Members or Premium Members.

Other

A photographer will be taking pictures on the day and these will be made available via a link that we will distribute after the race on your email.

Rider Safety - Race Smart. https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/knowledge/skills/road-racesmart