Race
We are pleased to announce that the NDCXL is now an Open League which means that there is no need to affiliate separately and all entries will score League points.
Adults can race in their correct age category which is based on your year of birth or “race up” in the Seniors. Youth racers must race in the correct age group. The age categories for racing cyclo-cross are defined in the British Cycling cyclo-cross regulations but, to make things a bit easier, we’ve produced a table to help you find the correct age category. Please note that these age categories are for cyclo-cross only.
All categories are available to enter pre-event via the British Cycling website. You may be able to enter on the day if there are spaces free at a surcharge.
Schedule
All events in the 2023-24 NDCXL season should run to the following schedule, however there may occasionally be changes due to logistical or unforeseen circumstances:
| RACE | DURATION | PRACTICE | |
| 09:30 |
30 mins | U9 + U12 only | |
| 10:00 | U9 | 7 mins | Full course partially open U9 course CLOSED |
| 10:25 | U12 | 15 mins | Full course partially open U12 course CLOSED |
| 10:45 | 40 mins | Full course open behind sweeper | |
| 11:00 | U9 and U12 Podium Presentations | ||
| 11:25 | Youth | 25 mins | CLOSED |
| 11:55 | 30 mins | Full course open behind sweeper | |
| 12:10 | Youth Podium Presentations | ||
| 12:25 | Veteran Men | 40 mins | CLOSED |
| 13:10 | 25 mins | Full course open behind sweeper | |
| 13:35 | Senior, U23, Junior and Veteran Women | 40 mins | CLOSED |
| 14:20 | 25 mins | Full course open behind sweeper | |
| 14:45 | Senior, U23 and Junior Men | 50 mins | CLOSED |
| 15:35 | Last race finishes | ||
Committee
The league is run by a committee, all of whom are dedicated volunteers. They meet every few weeks during the season (usually in a pub) to talk about how things are going and how things can be improved. They also sort out important issues such as finance and medical cover. Everyone involved in the league is welcome to committee meetings. Note that if YOU want things to change for you, your club, or your family members then please volunteer – there are some great ideas out there but without people to take action and share the work we simply cannot implement them.
Promoters
Races themselves are organised by promoters usually representing a club. They sort out all aspects of the venue and event logistics and always need a team of helpers.
Marshals
You can really help by volunteering to marshal at one or more races. The marshals make sure that courses stay well marked, and help keep everyone safe and where they should be.