Islington CC & Finsbury Park CC - CAPITAL CRITS

Closed Circuit , London – Saturday, 14 Jun 2025

Event Summary

Event Overview

Two of London's leading cycling clubs, Islington CC and Finsbury Park CC are delighted to come together to promote this day of closed circuit Crit Racing at London's celebrated Olympic VeloPark.

We are running a full program of events catering for both riders looking to try racing for the first time in a safe, supportive environment and experienced racers in the chase for points and promotion.

We open with a Women’s only Go-Race, to encourage those who are curious about racing to give it a go it for the first time in a low-pressure environment. This race will be a fun, inclusive event for those who have never raced or those who have only raced once or twice – no race licence required to take part. It will be immediately followed by a Women’s Cat 4 only race, to give those who enjoyed the experience a chance to try a formal race. The full racing programme is as follows:

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME

11:00  Women Go-Race Introductory Event (no licence required)

11:35  Women's Regional C+ 4th Category 

12:35  Open Regional C+ 4th Category

13:25  Women's Regional A - 2nd, 3rd 4th Category

14:40  Open Regional A - 2nd, 3rd, 4th Category

Open to riders with a  Full Racing Licence or holders of a Day Licence.

On line entries close 5pm Wednesday 11th June.  There will be entry on the day if places are available.

PRIZES

There will be cash and sponsor prizes for the podium riders as well as other sponsor prizes - more details to be announced!

Event Details

Event URN:

557758

Start Date:

Sat, 14th Jun 2025

Event Type:

Closed Circuit (Competitive)

Venue:

Lee Valley VeloPark, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Abercrombie Road, London, E20 3AB

View map

Cheques payable to:

Enter online at British Cycling

Online Entry FAQs
Event promoted by:

Finsbury Park CC (website)

Event Website:

Visit Website

Event Organiser:

Andrew Yeo
07778158707
andrewyeo@aol.com

Online entry method:

First come first served

Enter Online

About the Event

Info for Riders

Facilities

The Lee Valley VeloPark can be easily reached by bike and also offers parking (under certain conditions - see below), men’s and women’s changing rooms and the Cafe 42 Degrees overlooking the Velodrome.

Parking at Lee Valley VeloPark

VeloPark cycling customers are entitled to up to four hours free car parking upon entering the car park.  Car details must be registered at the terminals see the VelopPark website for full details.

Plan Your Visit | Lee Valley VeloPark | Better 

Sign On

The sign on desk will be the track-side gazebo on the Road Plaza.  Sign-on windows are as follows:

 Women Go-Race Introductory Event -             10:15 - 10:45

 Women's Regional C+ 4th Category -              10:45 - 11:20

 Open Regional C+ 4th Category -                    11:20 - 12:20

Women's Regional A - 2nd, 3rd 4th Category - 12:20 - 13:20

Open Regional A - 2nd, 3rd, 4th Category -      13:20 - 14:25

 If available, on the line entries will be on a first come first served basis at £28 for Regional races and £10 for Go-Race and those seeking EOL should sign on as soon as Sign On Window for their race opens.  

Entry on the Line – Payment

Please note, for Entry on the Line we will be accepting card payment.  If you wish to pay in cash please ensure you have the correct amount for the entry (£28) and any applicable licence.

A day licence can be bought for £10 (£5 for Juniors).  A single day licence does not earn the rider any ranking points.  There is a 50% discount for for those affiliated with British Cycling as Members or Premium Members.

Other

A photographer will be taking pictures on the day and these will be made available via a link that we will distribute after the race on your email.

 

Rider Safety - Race Smart. https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/knowledge/skills/road-racesmart

Entry Fees & Races

Enter a Race

Women's Go-Race Race
Date Start Classification Rider Cat Duration
Sat 14/06/25 11:00 Go-Race --- 20 mins
Enter  38 places left
Entry: Online: (£7.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£10.00)
Sat 14/06/25 – 11:00
Go-Race,
20 mins  |  Entry: Online: (£7.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£10.00)
Enter  38 places left View Entrants
Women's Regional C+ 4th/Juniors Category Race
Date Start Classification Rider Cat Duration
Sat 14/06/25 11:35 Regional C+ --- 45 mins
Enter  59 places left
Entry: Online: (£25.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£28.00)
Sat 14/06/25 – 11:35
Regional C+,
45 mins  |  Entry: Online: (£25.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£28.00)
Enter  59 places left View Entrants
Open Regional C+ 4th/Juniors Race
Date Start Classification Rider Cat Duration
Sat 14/06/25 12:35 Regional C+ --- 45 mins
Enter  57 places left
Entry: Online: (£25.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£28.00)
Sat 14/06/25 – 12:35
Regional C+,
45 mins  |  Entry: Online: (£25.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£28.00)
Enter  57 places left View Entrants
Women's Regional A - 2nd / 3rd / 4th / Juniors Race
Date Start Classification Rider Cat Duration
Sat 14/06/25 13:35 Regional A --- 01 hr
Enter  59 places left
Entry: Online: (£25.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£28.00)
Sat 14/06/25 – 13:35
Regional A,
01 hr  |  Entry: Online: (£25.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£28.00)
Enter  59 places left View Entrants
Open Regional A - 2nd / 3rd / 4th / Juniors Race
Date Start Classification Rider Cat Duration
Sat 14/06/25 14:40 Regional A --- 01 hr 05 mins
Enter  58 places left
Entry: Online: (£25.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£28.00)
Sat 14/06/25 – 14:40
Regional A,
01 hr 05 mins  |  Entry: Online: (£25.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£28.00)
Enter  58 places left View Entrants

Event Summary

Event Overview

Two of London's leading cycling clubs, Islington CC and Finsbury Park CC are delighted to come together to promote this day of closed circuit Crit Racing at London's celebrated Olympic VeloPark.

We are running a full program of events catering for both riders looking to try racing for the first time in a safe, supportive environment and experienced racers in the chase for points and promotion.

We open with a Women’s only Go-Race, to encourage those who are curious about racing to give it a go it for the first time in a low-pressure environment. This race will be a fun, inclusive event for those who have never raced or those who have only raced once or twice – no race licence required to take part. It will be immediately followed by a Women’s Cat 4 only race, to give those who enjoyed the experience a chance to try a formal race. The full racing programme is as follows:

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME

11:00  Women Go-Race Introductory Event (no licence required)

11:35  Women's Regional C+ 4th Category 

12:35  Open Regional C+ 4th Category

13:25  Women's Regional A - 2nd, 3rd 4th Category

14:40  Open Regional A - 2nd, 3rd, 4th Category

Open to riders with a  Full Racing Licence or holders of a Day Licence.

On line entries close 5pm Wednesday 11th June.  There will be entry on the day if places are available.

PRIZES

There will be cash and sponsor prizes for the podium riders as well as other sponsor prizes - more details to be announced!

Event Details

Event URN:

557758

Start Date:

Sat, 14th Jun 2025

Event Type:

Closed Circuit (Competitive)

Venue:

Lee Valley VeloPark, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Abercrombie Road, London, E20 3AB

View map

Cheques payable to:

Enter online at British Cycling

Online Entry FAQs
Event promoted by:

Finsbury Park CC (website)

Event Website:

Visit Website

Event Organiser:

Andrew Yeo
07778158707
andrewyeo@aol.com

Online entry method:

First come first served

Enter Online

About the Event

Info for Riders

Facilities

The Lee Valley VeloPark can be easily reached by bike and also offers parking (under certain conditions - see below), men’s and women’s changing rooms and the Cafe 42 Degrees overlooking the Velodrome.

Parking at Lee Valley VeloPark

VeloPark cycling customers are entitled to up to four hours free car parking upon entering the car park.  Car details must be registered at the terminals see the VelopPark website for full details.

Plan Your Visit | Lee Valley VeloPark | Better 

Sign On

The sign on desk will be the track-side gazebo on the Road Plaza.  Sign-on windows are as follows:

 Women Go-Race Introductory Event -             10:15 - 10:45

 Women's Regional C+ 4th Category -              10:45 - 11:20

 Open Regional C+ 4th Category -                    11:20 - 12:20

Women's Regional A - 2nd, 3rd 4th Category - 12:20 - 13:20

Open Regional A - 2nd, 3rd, 4th Category -      13:20 - 14:25

 If available, on the line entries will be on a first come first served basis at £28 for Regional races and £10 for Go-Race and those seeking EOL should sign on as soon as Sign On Window for their race opens.  

Entry on the Line – Payment

Please note, for Entry on the Line we will be accepting card payment.  If you wish to pay in cash please ensure you have the correct amount for the entry (£28) and any applicable licence.

A day licence can be bought for £10 (£5 for Juniors).  A single day licence does not earn the rider any ranking points.  There is a 50% discount for for those affiliated with British Cycling as Members or Premium Members.

Other

A photographer will be taking pictures on the day and these will be made available via a link that we will distribute after the race on your email.

 

Rider Safety - Race Smart. https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/knowledge/skills/road-racesmart

Entry Fees & Races

Enter a Race

Women's Go-Race Race
Date Start Classification Rider Cat Duration
Sat 14/06/25 11:00 Go-Race --- 20 mins
Enter  38 places left
Entry: Online: (£7.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£10.00)
Sat 14/06/25 – 11:00
Go-Race,
20 mins  |  Entry: Online: (£7.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£10.00)
Enter  38 places left View Entrants
Women's Regional C+ 4th/Juniors Category Race
Date Start Classification Rider Cat Duration
Sat 14/06/25 11:35 Regional C+ --- 45 mins
Enter  59 places left
Entry: Online: (£25.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£28.00)
Sat 14/06/25 – 11:35
Regional C+,
45 mins  |  Entry: Online: (£25.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£28.00)
Enter  59 places left View Entrants
Open Regional C+ 4th/Juniors Race
Date Start Classification Rider Cat Duration
Sat 14/06/25 12:35 Regional C+ --- 45 mins
Enter  57 places left
Entry: Online: (£25.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£28.00)
Sat 14/06/25 – 12:35
Regional C+,
45 mins  |  Entry: Online: (£25.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£28.00)
Enter  57 places left View Entrants
Women's Regional A - 2nd / 3rd / 4th / Juniors Race
Date Start Classification Rider Cat Duration
Sat 14/06/25 13:35 Regional A --- 01 hr
Enter  59 places left
Entry: Online: (£25.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£28.00)
Sat 14/06/25 – 13:35
Regional A,
01 hr  |  Entry: Online: (£25.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£28.00)
Enter  59 places left View Entrants
Open Regional A - 2nd / 3rd / 4th / Juniors Race
Date Start Classification Rider Cat Duration
Sat 14/06/25 14:40 Regional A --- 01 hr 05 mins
Enter  58 places left
Entry: Online: (£25.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£28.00)
Sat 14/06/25 – 14:40
Regional A,
01 hr 05 mins  |  Entry: Online: (£25.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£28.00)
Enter  58 places left View Entrants

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