The National Cyclocross Series 2023-24 is getting underway very early this year, with 'cross action set to get into full swing this weekend before the sweat from the road racing season has even dried. The opening round is being hosted on Sunday in Falls Park, Belfast, by VC Glendale.
A full range of racing will run - from kids though the youth ranks and into the junior and senior categories - and you can still enter, until 8pm today, by following this link.
There are six rounds in all in this season's National Cyclocross Series, as follows:
- Sept 17th VC Glendale Ulster Falls Park, Belfast
- Oct 14th-15th Clonmel CC Munster Clonmel, Co Tipperary
- Oct 22nd Westport Covey Wheelers Connacht Westport, Co Mayo
- Nov 12th Upperchurch Drombane CC Munster Drombane, Co Tipperary
- Dec 30th Bellurgan Wheelers Leinster Jenkinstown, Co Louth
- Jan 7th Team WORC Leinster TBC
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The racing this Sunday starts at 9.50am, with fun events for young children, before the U14 and 16 races start at 11.30am. The women's, Masters and 'B' senior race starts at 12.40pm with the men's junior, senior and Masters 40 race getting underway at 2pm.
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VC Glendale said it had partnered with Belfast City Council to run its cyclocross fixture this weekend. It was delighted the event was part of the National Series, with over 300 riders expected to compete across all the races on Sunday.
"This year’s event will incorporate, with the help of the council, a professionally built bridge to cross, sand pits and challenging steps," VC Glendale said. "For the spectators, Falls Park will host a cycling village with local and national businesses setting up stalls, and a child friendly area to ride bikes and play in the park playground. The club envisions the event as an opportunity to introduce newcomers to the sport while also encouraging them to join VC Glendale Cycling Club in 2024."
The National Series this year will feature a range of categories from U14 and U16 - both for girls and boys - as well as a women's series and separate series for men in the junior, senior and Masters categories.
