CycloCross (Cx)

CX Racing

Western Sydney Mountain Bike club races a Cyclocross (CX) series in the winter months predominantly at Sun Valley Reserve, Sun Valley (subject to change).

Check out our calendar and come along for a race.  

2022 Series

WSMTB Cyclocross series

The 2022 season will consist of 1x double header event.
We are holding 1 race as part of the 2022 NCW+ACT CycloCross Series. Monday 13th June 2022.

Race 1 & 2 – 13th June 2022 – Enter Now

Information

Please get in touch with us at cx@wsmtb.com if you can help with course setup on the morning of the races.

A valid Auscycling licence is required.
The cost of entry is

  • Seniors – Regular -$20.00
  • Seniors – WSMTB members – $15.00
  • U15’s – $10.00
  • Jnr Participation (to U13) – $0.00

About NSW/ACT State Series Cyclocross Racing

Round 3 of the 2022 AusCycling NSW-ACT CX series is taking place at Sun Valley in the Blue Mountains, hosted by Western Sydney Mountain Bike Club.

Bikes and Tyres

If you’ve not entered a cyclocross event before, C Grade/Open may be for you – any bike is welcome, though we recommend a MTB, cyclocross or gravel bike.

For B Grade, any bike is welcome, however MTBs or flat bar bikes will be started in a separate wave, and will not be eligible for overall series points. CX or Gravel bikes are recommended, with 35mm tyres preferred in the spirit of CX, but wider tyres will be accepted.

For A Grade, must be CX or Gravel Bikes with a 35mm maximum for tyres strictly enforced.

Registration

Registration is ONLINE ONLY and you must have a valid AusCycling or One Day Event Licence. One Day Event Licences are available to be purchased at the time of registration through EntryBoss. The registration portal will be closed on 11 June 2022 at 5:00 PM. No late entries will be accepted. For AusCycling licence information please visit https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership.

For Terms and Conditions please visit https://assets.auscycling.org.au/s3fs-public/2021-04/auscycling-event-terms-and-conditions.pdf?hLVjg_cHO6zFER9cEiPsB1g_khYrg853=

 

NSW & ACT Series Points

Please note that only A, B, C and u17 receive points towards the NSW+ACT Series.

Sun Valley Reserve

The series will take place at Sun Valley Reserve, Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley NSW, 2777 (subject to change based on other location’s availability) 

Schedule & Grades

Schedule

  • 09:30am – Rego & Course Practice Opens (riders must be registered before riding on course) 
  • 10:30am – Race 1 – C grade men and women – this is the ‘open’ category, any bike is allowed (25 minutes) – Juniors (Under 17) (Under 15)
  • 11:00am – Presentations: Men’s and Women’s C grade; Juniors U17 and U15
  • 11:00am – 20min Kids race (under 13) (any Bike)
  • 11.30am – 15min Kids Participation event on a short course (Balance bikes through to U10) – Mini Track.
    Will be open all day for the kids to ride around.
  • 11:30am – Course Practice Opens
  • 12:00pm – Race 2 – Men’s B grade (40 minutes)
  • 12:45pm – Presentations: Men’s B
  • 13:00pm – Race 3 – Women’s A grade (50 minutes) Women’s B grade (40 minutes)
  • 13:55pm – Presentations: Women’s A+B
  • 14:00pm – Race 4 – Men’s A grade (50 minutes)
  • 14:55pm – Presentations: Men’s A
  • 15:00pm – Close of event, pack down of course (volunteers welcomed)

Presentation
1st, 2nd and 3rd Podium Places are awarded for all grades

Can you help on the day?
Please get in touch with us at cx@wsmtb.com if you can help with course setup on the morning of the races.