Back for another year the series will run Saturdays the 19th/26th March and the 2nd April and then weekly on Tuesdays weekly from the 19th April to the 2nd August.

Race format will follow the same format as last year, a separate 4th category race to start at 6.30 p.m. followed by an E/12/3 event and running at the same time a 3rds only event. In addition to this we will be running a women's event every 4 weeks on a Tuesday starting from the 26th April which will run at the same time as the 4ths cats but will start separately.

Women are welcome to ride in the men's events on the dates when there are no separate women's event and can ride in one category below their normal race category if they wish to enter either the 4ths or 3rds race 

Riders do not have to join the West Thames league to participate (yearly cost £12) but if they do they will benefit from a reduction on entry fees and also will take preference for acceptance for events. In 2021 all events were full throughout the year! 

Although the Risk Assessment for the cct allows fields of 80 riders in one race we restrict the number of 4th cat riders to 60.

Those registering for the league will be issued with a race number of the season which they must keep and bring to all events!

Cash prizes will be given for the top 6 places in both the E/1/2/3 and  3rds races, prizes for the 4th category race will be energy products and for the last 3 years we have always had a weekly memento for the winner of the 4th cat race and will be doing again for 2022

An overall series will also run over the season. All riders finishing in the top 10 will be awarded points. Last year we had 10 cash prizes for those in the top placings at the end of the season and our sponsors provided extra prizes namely a set of road wheels for the top 3 along with trophies.

 

BC Ranking Points will awarded in both events.

It is crucial that you pin your race number in the correct position as photo finish equipment is used. This enable the organisers to pay prize money on the night.. 

Results/links to photo' and all up to date info regarding league positions will be posted up on the West Thames facebook page

3rd Category riders can choose their race, however if they move up to ride the E/1/2/3 they can not swap back unless there are extenuating circumstances .

The event is run as Regional C+ classification.

The 4th event is aimed at providing competitors a great facility to build race skills and experience. Prizes are awarded for top 6 riders.

NOTE: Secure lockers are provided within the club house for a refundable £2.00 deposit, please do not leave valuables within your vehicle. The organising team cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to equipment left in such a way.

Race results and photos will be posted up on the following facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/557235464401072/ as well as the results being sent to British Cycling

The distances of the races will increase with the lighter evenings. 

Saturday race times are as follows.

4ths  1.30 p.m.  

3rds  2.20 p.m.

E/1/2/3  3.20 p.m.

Tuesdays the 4th Cat race starts prompt at 6.30 p.m. with the start time of the other 2 races  starting at 7:05 p.m. for the 1st 2 Tuesdays and then will start at 7:15 p.m.

Position	Name	Club name	Rider status	Category	Points
E/1/2/3 - Results
1.	James Ashcroft	Didcot Phoenix CC	Finished	1st	10
1.  James Ashcroft - Didcot Phoenix CC Points: 10 | Status: Finished | Category: 1st
2.	James Ambrose-Parish	TAAP Kalas	Finished	1st	8
2.  James Ambrose-Parish - TAAP Kalas Points: 8 | Status: Finished | Category: 1st
3.	James O'Connell		Finished	1st	7
3.  James O'Connell - Points: 7 | Status: Finished | Category: 1st
4.	Scott Redding	THRIVA-SRCT	Finished	2nd	6
4.  Scott Redding - THRIVA-SRCT Points: 6 | Status: Finished | Category: 2nd
5.	Benjamin Hellebo	Wheelsuckers	Finished	2nd	5
5.  Benjamin Hellebo - Wheelsuckers Points: 5 | Status: Finished | Category: 2nd
6.	Craig Cole	Team Solo Vinci	Finished	1st	4
6.  Craig Cole - Team Solo Vinci Points: 4 | Status: Finished | Category: 1st
7.	Matthew Wilson	Team Milton Keynes	Finished	2nd	3
7.  Matthew Wilson - Team Milton Keynes Points: 3 | Status: Finished | Category: 2nd
8.	Kevin Argent	Sigma Sports Official	Finished	2nd	2
8.  Kevin Argent - Sigma Sports Official Points: 2 | Status: Finished | Category: 2nd
9.	Rowan Baker	London Dynamo	Finished	2nd	1
9.  Rowan Baker - London Dynamo Points: 1 | Status: Finished | Category: 2nd
10.	Andrew Rigg	Foran CT	Finished	2nd	1
10.  Andrew Rigg - Foran CT Points: 1 | Status: Finished | Category: 2nd
11.	Vaughn Pretorius	The Phoenix Collective	Finished	2nd	0
11.  Vaughn Pretorius - The Phoenix Collective Points: 0 | Status: Finished | Category: 2nd
12.	Matt Bailey	High Wycombe Cycling Club	Finished	2nd	0
12.  Matt Bailey - High Wycombe Cycling Club Points: 0 | Status: Finished | Category: 2nd

Position	Name	Club name	Rider status	Category	Points
3rd Cat only - Results
1.	Alex Jones	G!RO Cycles	Finished	3rd	10
1.  Alex Jones - G!RO Cycles Points: 10 | Status: Finished | Category: 3rd
2.	Sacha White	WORX Factory Racing	Finished	3rd	8
2.  Sacha White - WORX Factory Racing Points: 8 | Status: Finished | Category: 3rd
3.	Isaac Small	Deeside Thistle CC	Finished	3rd	7
3.  Isaac Small - Deeside Thistle CC Points: 7 | Status: Finished | Category: 3rd
4.	Antonius Wubben		Finished	3rd	6
4.  Antonius Wubben - Points: 6 | Status: Finished | Category: 3rd
5.	Brendon Stead	Twickenham CC	Finished	3rd	5
5.  Brendon Stead - Twickenham CC Points: 5 | Status: Finished | Category: 3rd
6.	James Buchanan	Balham Cycling Club	Finished	3rd	4
6.  James Buchanan - Balham Cycling Club Points: 4 | Status: Finished | Category: 3rd
7.	Paul Sandmann	Imperial College Cycling Club	Finished	3rd	3
7.  Paul Sandmann - Imperial College Cycling Club Points: 3 | Status: Finished | Category: 3rd
8.	Louis Hatchwell	CC London	Finished	3rd	2
8.  Louis Hatchwell - CC London Points: 2 | Status: Finished | Category: 3rd
9.	Charlie Hill	New Forest CC	Finished	3rd	1
9.  Charlie Hill - New Forest CC Points: 1 | Status: Finished | Category: 3rd
10.	Paul Dutton		Finished	3rd	1
10.  Paul Dutton - Points: 1 | Status: Finished | Category: 3rd
11.	Milo Purvis	Paceline RT	Finished	3rd	0
11.  Milo Purvis - Paceline RT Points: 0 | Status: Finished | Category: 3rd
12.	Martyn Townsend	London Dynamo	Finished	3rd	0
12.  Martyn Townsend - London Dynamo Points: 0 | Status: Finished | Category: 3rd

Position	Name	Club name	Rider status	Category	Points
4th Cat only - Results
1.	Ramon Almeida	Lea Valley CC	Finished	4th	10
1.  Ramon Almeida - Lea Valley CC Points: 10 | Status: Finished | Category: 4th
2.	Iraman Sisse Paterna	GFTL	Finished	4th	8
2.  Iraman Sisse Paterna - GFTL Points: 8 | Status: Finished | Category: 4th
3.	Joshua Bathurst		Finished	4th	7
3.  Joshua Bathurst - Points: 7 | Status: Finished | Category: 4th
4.	Reuben Stovold		Finished	4th	6
4.  Reuben Stovold - Points: 6 | Status: Finished | Category: 4th
5.	Ben Kitching	Amersham Road Cycling Club	Finished	4th	5
5.  Ben Kitching - Amersham Road Cycling Club Points: 5 | Status: Finished | Category: 4th
6.	Russell Drummond	Dulwich Paragon CC	Finished	4th	4
6.  Russell Drummond - Dulwich Paragon CC Points: 4 | Status: Finished | Category: 4th
7.	Jermaine Izukanne	Black Cyclists Network	Finished	4th	3
7.  Jermaine Izukanne - Black Cyclists Network Points: 3 | Status: Finished | Category: 4th
8.	Louis Kebbell		Finished	4th	2
8.  Louis Kebbell - Points: 2 | Status: Finished | Category: 4th
9.	Cameron Hale	Epsom Cycling Club	Finished	3rd	0
9.  Cameron Hale - Epsom Cycling Club Points: 0 | Status: Finished | Category: 3rd
10.	Richard Akers	RIAK Fitness	Finished	4th	1
10.  Richard Akers - RIAK Fitness Points: 1 | Status: Finished | Category: 4th
11.	Jason Middleditch	Schils - Doltcini Racing Team	Finished	4th	0
11.  Jason Middleditch - Schils - Doltcini Racing Team Points: 0 | Status: Finished | Category: 4th
12.	Richard Freeman	Dulwich Paragon CC	Finished	4th	0
12.  Richard Freeman - Dulwich Paragon CC Points: 0 | Status: Finished | Category: 4th

Info for Riders

Thank you for your race entry,

Saturday race times are as follows.

4ths  1.30 p.m.  

3rds  2.20 p.m.

E/1/2/3  3.20 p.m.

Tuesdays the 4th Cat race starts prompt at 6.30 p.m. with the start time of the other 2 races  starting at 7:05 p.m. for the 1st 2 Tuesdays and then will start at 7:15 p.m.

No warming up on the cct whilst racing is taking place.

The normal direction of the races will be clockwise. In the event of the E/1/2/3s catching the 3rds, we will use the short cut of the circuit to avoid the bunches passing each other . Any lapped riders must pull out with 3 laps to go.

All prizes will be awarded on the night. Any prizes not claimed at the end of the evening will be put into the overall race kitty.

Please ensure you ride safely and stay rubber side down.

Any queries re the results please make contact with the organiser ASAP after the event .

Results will be e-mailed to British Cycling as soon as the results are ratified.

In the case of inclement weather the races will only be cancelled if deemed to be too dangerous to race and this decision will be jointly made by the organiser /Commissaire- in the event of any cancelation riders will be offered a new date for their entry to be moved to.

Any updates will be publicised on the West Thames Facebook page.