PRE-ENTRIES FOR THIS EVENT CLOSED ON 1ST APRIL.  THERE ARE SPACES AVAILABLE FOR ENTRY ON THE DAY IN ALL GROUPS, BUT ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER IN THE MAIN RACE.  WE CAN'T RESPOND TO INDIVIDUAL ENQUIRIES REGARDING AVAILABILITY.

The Archer Spring Criterium is one of the longest-standing races on the UK Domestic Calendar (beaten only by the Lincoln GP).  2018 sees the 62^nd edition of the race under the leadership of the Archer RC, but this year - for the first time - they are partnering with Full Gas Cycling, organisers of the 2017-2018 Winter Series at Hillingdon and Lee Valley VeloPark.

One of the features which makes the Archer unique is that it allows 1^st & 2^nd Category riders to compete in their peer group without Elite opposition. Coupled with a combined prize list of over £1,000, this means there is a high demand for spaces so pre-entry is ESSENTIAL.

Previous winners include Tony Gibb, Sir Bradley Wiggins, Roger Hammond, Matt Stephens, Steve Heffernan and Graham Webb, to name just a few.

The programme for the day includes a Youth A/B Race, a Regional B 1hr supporting 3^rd/4^th Category Mens’ race and the headline National B 50 mile 1^st/2^nd Category Archer Spring Criterium.

Draft Programme:-

12.45pm – Youth A/B (30mins)

1.45pm – National B 1st, 2nd, 3rd Category Archer Spring Criterium (50 miles)

4.00pm – 3^rd/4^th Category Regional B support race (1hr approx.)

Entries will be open from Monday 8th January 2018 and will remain open until 1st April if spaces are still available.  Applications will be accepted automatically on a first come, first served basis.  Please read all of the event information before submitting an entry.  Fees are non-refundable if you withdraw after 30th March.

Info for Riders

With the exception of Youth A/B competitors, ALL riders are required to have British Cycling Gold or Silver membership and hold a full racing licence.  We will not be accepting Provisional Licences or selling Day Licences (except for Youth races).

All venue Terms & Conditions (including car parking) must be adhered to at all times.

Our events are run under British Cycling Technical Regulations and overseen by a team of British Cycling commissaires.

Riders compete at their own risk.  These are competitive events ridden at high speed and are not suitable for beginners. We expect our riders to have some previous experience in the relevant discipline prior to entering – either from other races or through race-specific skills training sessions. 

All equipment – including clothing – must be fully compliant and riders are solely responsible for the condition and set-up of their bikes and all associated items.

Use of on-board video or photographic recording equipment of any kind is prohibited during competitive events.  There are no exceptions to this.