Round 4 of the 2023/24 South West Winter Series hosted by Steppingstanes Youth Cycling Club at Ae Forest.

Racing for U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, Junior and an Open Race all under the Go Race banner allowing riders of all abilities to gain experience in a relaxed and friendly environment. 

Info for Riders

Sign on opens 9am - registration near start.

Marshals Briefing: 9am (ish) to allow course practice from 9.15am

Scoot Race will start 9.50am near start. A chance for our younger riders to race before the U8s and experience the excitement. No registration or entry fee and prizes for all as they finish

Race Times are approximately below (subject to change)

U8 & U10 sign on closes 9:30

Race Start U8 Boys 10:00am (10 minute race)

Race Start U8 Girls & U10 Girls 10:20am (10 minute race)

Race Start U10 Boys 10:40 (10 minute race)

U12 sign on closes 10:30 Race Start 11:00 (20 minute race)

U14/U16 (combined) sign on closes 10:45 Race Start 11:30 (20/30 minute race)

Junior/Open  sign on closes 11:00 Race Start 12:00 (30 minute race)

Please note that race numbers and hopefully timing chips will be provided at sign on and must be returned at the conclusion of the race! Please remember to secure the chip properly as if it falls off we can’t verify your laps and position. (If available)

Prize giving for all age groups (exc Scoot) will take place after the final race has been completed and results are collated outside Ae Cafe!

Other things to note:

Overtaking:

Race etiquette is to warn the rider in front that you are approaching, then giving the rider a clear direction as to what side you are going to pass e.g. "passing on your right" and making a safe and quick overtake (on some tricky sections). Saying thanks afterwards also helps.

Rider encouragement:

This is a great series of races for all our riders to experience the race atmosphere and for them to learn how to race. We do not want to discourage parents/friends/coaches from encouraging riders (and want this to happen) but it’s important that the riders are given this opportunity to learn how to race themselves as well.

So, can we ask that parents/friends/coaches refrain from following their riders around the course shouting at riders to "change gear, take that line, overtake him now etc". By all means pick a spot and encourage them through.