London League info
How can we get in touch?
You can contact us at: info@londonxleague.co.uk
What is the London Cyclo Cross League?
The Mosquito Bikes London Cyclo-Cross League is run by the London Cyclo-Cross Association (LC-CA).
We thank our sponsor for another year - Mosquito Bikes
The season long event is based on:
- Seniors/Women/Veterans/Vet 50+
- Junior/Youth/Under 12/Under 10
Best 9 rounds to count. 50% rounded up to the whole number above, so that there cannot be two winners who have never met.
How do I join?
The races are open to all, but if you want to count in the London Cyclo-cross Series, you or your club must be affiliated to the London Cyclo-cross Association. This costs £30 for club/teams, £7 for individuals & nothing for clubs who promote a race. If you are still not sure whether you will be counted then contact us.
Please note that race entry for all cross events are subject to a £3 levy if you are not a member of British Cycling.
Download an affiliation form and fill it in, and then send it to:
Chris Reed
18 Flint Street
Grays
Essex RM20 3HA
Q. What if my club is based outside the London area?
It doesn't matter, any club or person can affiliate to the league.
Clubs that promote a round of the League do not pay an affiliation fee.
Q. How do I find out how I'm doing overall?
The results will be printed at this web site during the season along with the results of London 'cross events.
Q. How much does it cost?
We have set standard entry fees for London events this year of:
- Under 10 - £1
- Under 12 - £1
- Youth - £5
- Junior - £7
- Senior, Vets and Women £12
Please note that race entry for all cross events for Juniors, Seniors, Vets and Women are subject to a £3 levy if you are not a member of British Cycling - click here to join
75p of the senior entry goes as a levy to the London League to improve the trophy fund and to develop 'cross in London.
Q. What are the categories?
For 1st Septmber 2009 to 31st August 2010 the following age categories will apply in BC cyclo-cross events:
- Under 10 born in 2000 or later
- Under 12 born in 1998 or later
- Youth born 1994 to 1997
- Youth - Under 14 born 1997 or 1996
- Junior born 1992 or 1993
- Senior born 1991 or earlier
- Under 23 born 1988 to 1991
- Women born 1993 or earlier*
- Veteran born 1969 or earlier
- Veteran 40-49 born 1960 to 1969
- Veteran 50+ born 1959 or earlier
National Championship Classifications:
- Vet 40 born 1965 to 1969
- Vet 45 born 1960 to 1964
- Vet 50 born 1955 to 1959
- Vet 55 born 1950 to 1954
- Vet 60 born 1945 to 1949
- Vet 65 born 1940 to 1944
- Vet 70+ born 1939 or earlier
Categories in italics are only recognised in certain events.
*Races for Women are open to Junior, Under 23, Senior and Veteran Women.
Q. Are mountain bikes allowed
MTB bikes can be ridden in London and Sussex League events.
What are the points?
The League has a new points system:
Seniors
1. 100 points
2. 94
3. 90
4. 86
5. 83
6. 80
7. 78
8. 76
9. 74
10. 72
11. 70
12. 69
... and further reducing by 1 point per place down through the race field.
All other categories (vets, women etc.)
1. 50
2. 44
3. 40
4. 36
5. 33
6. 30
7. 28
8. 26
9. 24
10. 22
11. 20
12. 19
...and reducing by 1 point per place down through the race field.
Marshal points - riders (inc. commisaires) who miss a round to help promote an event will be given an average score for that event based on 3 events scored. (max of 3)
Q. What is the point?
The top three win trophies, get their names in the cycling press and of course printed at this web site. Oh, and it's fun.
Q. How do I find out how I'm doing overall?
The results will be posted to this web site during the season along with the results of London 'cross events.
Q. When are they held?
Dates and results can be found here
Organisers Pack
You can download the 2009-2010 Cyclo Cross Hand Book here