We have had a few questions about which category would be best for me. We have put a description below that we hope will give you some idea of which one to enter. 

You can enter all the races over at the RIDER HQ entry portal 

ENTER Round 1 – Kelham Island – KICX – 5/5/18

ENTER Round 2 – Park Hill – PHCX – 28/7/18

ENTER Round 3 – Olympic Legacy Park – 9/9/18

 

Amateur Men: Aimed at riders who have either started racing or want to get started with a good level of fitness. The Sheffield Urban CX series offers newer riders an exciting and alternative format to test their skills,

Sport Men: Good level of fitness and experience of racing. Good bike handling skills and tactics up your sleeve!

Veteran Men: 40+ in age but good fitness and bike handling skills, could be your first race or one of the many you have planned for your season.

Women: Aimed at riders with a good level of fitness and a range of abilities, either new racer or experienced this category will give you a chance to test your skills on this exciting course

Junior – 6-11years: Aimed at young riders who want to try out their first race or those who have been racing for a few years. The course will take in some of the elements used in the adult course, it will still be a good test of skill for young riders ready to take on the challenge.

Junior – 12-16years: Aimed at young riders who are keen to try out racing or those who have raced for a while. The course features exciting riding and features obstacles to negotiate. A chance to inspire young riders to keep cycling the course will take in some of the elements used in the adult course, it will still be a good test of skill for young riders ready to take on the challenge. 

Suitable bikes for the junior races are: CX bikes, MTB, Hybrid bikes – BMX or single speed bikes are not recommended due to the nature of the course