The league runs from early September to late February each year, with races taking place across the North East .
You can get a good look at all the rounds over on the events page. If you are planning on racing please take some time to read the conduct page and all of the information set out on this page.
What category am I?
Not sure what category you are in ?
Click the link
https://my.raceresult.com/253986/
and go to see the Age groups and categories
If I’m 40 or over can I choose to ride in the senior race?
Yes. However, if you do choose to race the senior category at any point you will no longer score points in the Vets league and you will sacrifice any points accumulated in the Vets league and begin to accumulate points in the senior league.
Riders can only score points in one league. Veterans who ride a senior race can only score points in the senior league.
What time of day are the races?
Unless stated otherwise on the event details, race times are:
- Course available for warm up 9:30 (or when passed off by Comms) to 10:25
- For race day timings click the link and scroll down to Race schedule
- https://my.raceresult.com/253986/
It is strongly advised that you check the specific event timings when you enter the race through the British Cycling website.
Why are women not in their own race?
The number of women racing has grown hugely over the last two seasons. Initially there was only a handful of ladies riding regularly so they were included in the Vets and Juniors race. Now the ladies field is almost big enough to warrant a separate race. The main obstacle to that is simply time (and the lack of daylight). The organisers are considering a change to the race line-up for next season and this will be decided at the AGM.
As of 24/09/2015 the committee decided to change the race schedule to move Women and Veteran 50+ to their own race. This is due to the significantly larger numbers racing than previous seasons.
Do I need a licence?
Under 12 riders do not need a licence or any form of membership.
For everyone else, yes. You’ll need either a day British Cycling membership or a British Cycling’s Bronze Membership.
Day membership cost £3 per day, this covers British Cycling’s event insurance. This can be purchased when you enter online. Alternatively, you can apply for British Cycling’s Bronze Membership through their website. The membership provides you with cover at each CXNE race, as well as a vast number of other benefits detailed on the British Cycling website. You do not need a full race licence, which is only available with Silver or Gold British Cycling membership, unless you wish to accrue points which allow national ranking and gridding at national events.
How do I enter races?
Note for 2023 / 2024 and going forward we will no longer be accepting Race Day Entries
You must pre-enter Online via the British Cycling Website
Online entry closes at 23:55 on the Thursday before the event.
Pre-entering an event guarantees you’ll be gridded. See “what is gridding and how does it work”, below, for more information on gridding.
What about a club or team?
Most riders will ride for a club or a team. Those who don’t are classed as “unattached” riders. Clubs & teams must be registered with British Cycling. If you’re keen to find a club, check out the Go-Ride section of the British Cycling website.
What happens if I can’t race and I’ve already entered?
Refunds or credit for future rounds are available up to pre-entry closing date.
So now you’ve entered, you’ll need to check out the next section of our “Get Started” guide to cyclo-cross, On the Day.