Cycling & Para Cycling: 25 Mile Time Trial Championships 2025-26

Date:

Sunday 12th April 2026

Venue:

Ellesmere Centre

Address:

Ellesmere Centre,

Ley Rd,

Stetchworth,

Newmarket,

CB8 9TS

Entry Opening Date

Tuesday 17th February 2026 

Entry Closing Date

Individual Events 

Tuesday 24th March 2026 at 23:59 – Student / Competitor Deadline 

(Students / Competitors must apply by this deadline) 

Thursday 26th March 2026 at 23:59 – Institution Administrator Deadline 

(Institutional Administrators are given 48 hours after the student / competitor deadline to approve entries) 

Entry Costs

£21.25 per competitor 

BUCS will again run a category for Road Bike users to compete in our Time Trial events. 

Road Bike riders will compete within the same competition as Time Trial riders but will not be eligible for BUCS points. 

Road Bike riders results will be extracted from the overall results and the winner of this category will be awarded a white BUCS medal 

Time Trial Bike Riders: Please read Appendix 1 in conjunction with Regulation 6. 

Road Bike Riders: Unfortunately, Road Bike riders will not be eligible for BUCS points. 

This event has an overall capacity of 200 entrants. The maximum number of riders which could be accepted in each category is listed below: 

- Open and Open Para competition combined 120 entries 

- Female and Female Para competition combined 120 entries 

Should this event reach capacity, entries will be accepted/rejected based on their submitted 25 mile Time Trial time. The fastest submitted time will be accepted as entry 1, next best as entry 2 and so on until the 120 maximum is reached. 

Time Trial bike riders will also take priority over Road Bike users if this event reaches capacity. 

To apply for the competition all eligible competitors must follow these steps: 

1. Competitor to apply to the event on BUCS Play (Instructions on how to do this can be found here) 

2. Institution administrator approves entry (Instructions on how to do this can be found here) 

3. BUCS approves/denies entry into competition and publishes confirmed entry list 

Any data will be handled in accordance with BUCS Privacy Policy 

By participating in this event you agree to adhere to BUCS General Event Disclaimer 

To check whether you are eligible to compete in BUCS competitions, please visit REG 4 Individual Eligibility.  

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BUCS Cycling Rules and Regulations 

CTT (Cycling Time Trials) Rules & Regulations

All bikes must adhere to these regulations including a working front AND rear light. All riders must also wear a helmet and NOT wear headphones for the duration of the event.  Riders may be asked to remove their helmet at the start line and demonstrate that there is no electronic device impairing their hearing. Riders presenting to the start line with no working lights or helmet will be disqualified.

LOCAL REGULATIONS

1. No riding with your head down, any rider observed riding dangerously will be disqualified from the event and reported to the CTT District Committee for further disciplinary action;
2. No 'U' turns are allowed within sight of either the start or finish area;
3. Numbers will be situated at the HQ; sign in before and sign out after you have finished;
4. No cars to stop or park at the start or finish areas;
5. No warming-up by competitors is allowed along any part of the designated course other than going to the start, after the event has started;
6. Riders MUST GIVE WAY when they do not have right of way. This is necessary at the Six Mile Bottom turn and at the Stetchworth roundabout.

Please submit your best 25-mile Time Trial time from the last 3 years when entering on BUCS Play. 

If you have not recorded a time in the last 3 years, please provide the best estimate. 

Please see REG 7.9 for our withdrawal policy 

Any withdrawals after entries have closed, will still be charged the entry fee.

This event has a para category for cyclists who use a standard bicycle with sport class C1-C5. 

If you are a para cyclist who would like to take part but are not C1-C5, please contact your Institution Administrator at the earliest convenience. 

If you believe you are a para cyclist but are yet to be classified, please get in contact or approach your Institution Administrator. 

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

BUCS’ mission is to provide exceptional student sporting experiences that inspire, develop and unite. 

Critical to our success is our commitment to always providing safe, friendly and enjoyable environments for all participants. Whether competing, coaching, officiating, volunteering, working or spectating at these events, the welfare of all is critical to our mission. 

To find out more or report a concern, please click here. 

The sustainability of our event matters to us and these are the positive steps we are taking to manage our environmental impact: 

· All staff and volunteers are encouraged to travel to the event via public transport 

How can you help at this event? Here’s some ideas: 

· Be self-sufficient by using refillable bottles and coffee cups to reduce waste 

· Travel smarter – as a team on a minibus, cycle or use public transport 

· Go paperless - use your phone for all event information 

See instruction on how to get to the Ellesmere Centre via public transport below: 

From Cambridge Station: 

• Board the Greater Anglia Train towards Ipswich 

• Travel 1 stop to Dullingham Station 

• Walk approximately 1.9 miles (40 minutes) from Dullingham Station to the Ellesmere Centre 

• Alternatively, this journey is a 12-minute cycle