Sprint

The best 16 riders in the 200m qualifying round will progress through to contest the 1 st round of Sprints.

The competition shall at least include:

- 16 riders

- A 200 meters time trial, flying start

-1 st round sprints, straight

-1/4 finals, straight

-1/2 finals, straight

-Finals 5 th – 8 th , straight

- Finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd, best of 3 rounds

Elimination Race

The competition will be conducted in accordance with the bylaws and run as a straight final.

Points Race

The competition will be conducted in accordance with the bylaws and run as a straight final.

Time Trials

The competition will be conducted in accordance with the bylaws and run as a straight final.

Individual Pursuit

The competition will be conducted in accordance with the bylaws and run as a qualifying of top 4 for medal finals.

Team Sprint

The competition will be conducted in accordance with the bylaws and run as a qualifying of top 4 for medal finals.

Team Pursuit

The competition will be conducted in accordance with the bylaws and run as a qualifying of top 4 for medal finals

Ensure that your numbers are positioned as demonstrated in the diagram on both left and right side. This will ensure that both the Commissaires and Timing Box are able to identify you correctly. If you have a no pins skin suit, please ensure that your numbers are at the furthest most points of the outer sides. Unidentifiable numbers will result in relegations to the end of the race result.

Saturday 2nd March 2024

8:00am Venue Opens

8:45am Signing On Opens – ALL RIDERS

9:30am Signing On Closes – ALL RIDERS

9:35am Track Open – Warm Up

9:55am ALL Rider Briefing

10:00am Competition Starts

Sunday 3rd March 2024

8:00am Venue Opens

8:45am Signing On Opens – ALL RIDERS

9:30am Signing On Closes – ALL RIDERS

9:35am Track Open – Warm Up

9:55am ALL Rider Briefing

10:00am Competition Starts

BUCS Cycling Rules and Regulations

Substitutions

Substitutions will only be permitted in the Individual Points races and, the Team Pursuit races, and the Team Sprint races. The following shall apply in regard to who shall be an eligible substitute and when substitutions can be made:

Individual Points races: Any individual entered into another event at the Championships who would be eligible base on other event criteria, such as the British Cycling Transgender and Non-Binary Participation Policy.

Team Pursuit and Team Sprint races: Only reserves submitted as part of a team’s entry on BUCS Play shall be eligible to be a substitute for that team. Reserves must be allocated per team upon entry. Reserve riders are to only be allocated to 1 team and cannot ride in another to make up numbers. Reserve riders are not able to be entered in multiple teams nor provide “floating cover”. Five riders may be entered per Team Pursuit team, four riders may be entered per Team Sprint team. Substitution requests should be made in person at the event.

Withdrawals

Prior to entries closing, withdrawals can be made free of charge. After the IA deadline has passed (Thursday 15 th February 2024), no refunds will be given for withdrawals. All withdrawals must be sent to your institution and emailed to Maddi Cannell.

Please see REG 7.9 for our full withdrawal policy

Any riders/teams that ‘Do Not Show’ (DNS) for their race will be subject to a £100.00 fine.

Sign on will be held in the bottom ‘D’ of Track Centre. Please make sure that you have your British Cycling/UCI licence ready and that your licence has a photo of yourself, is signed and completed with the relevant emergency contact information. Spot checks are carried out by commissaires, and they reserve the right to pull you from the competition if you cannot provide all the required information.

Getting to The Geraint Thomas National Velodrome of Wales

Details on how to get to the velodrome can be found here: https://www.newportlive.co.uk/en/contact-us/Directions-Parking/

Sign On/Day Licences

Please note the ALL RIDER sign on time and ensure that you are fully warmed up and ready to go for the start of the event at 10:00am. Please complete BUCS sign on and purchasing of any day licenses prior to event sign on.

Bike Storage

There is strictly no access to track centre until Saturday morning when the venue opens for any riders or support teams associated to the BUCS event. Do not attempt to gain access to set up pens or leave equipment on the Friday evening as there is youth racing taking place until the venue closes. This is non-negotiable and applies to everyone. If you wish to leave your bike within track centre overnight on the Saturday, you do so at your own risk. The venue nor event organisers take responsibility for any unattended equipment over this period.

Race Queries

If you wish to query the result of a race, this needs to be made within 5 minutes of the completion of said race. All queries must be made directly to Kyleigh Manners (Tournament Director) who will take the request and detail the specifics to the Race Jury. All decisions from the race jury are final.

Catering

This year we will have a light refreshment service provided by Brew Child Mobile Barista and will be in track centre. A variety of drinks and snacks will be available to purchase throughout both days. There is also a filtered water fountain is located in track centre.

Pop Up Concession

Brooks Cycles will have a concession store located within Track Centre. Tony will be holding stock of all your track essentials and be on hand for any mechanical needs too.

During this event, various filming, photography, and broadcasting may take place. By your presence at this event, you grant your permission for your likeness and voice to be included in pictures and/or on film, and their advertising without compensation or credit.  

Anyone wishing to take photos or video at this event must complete the BUCS Media Accreditation Form prior to the event