Dates & Venue

Dates:

Sunday 16th March 2025

Venue:

Castle Combe Circuit 

Address:

Castle Combe,

Upper Castle Combe,

Chippenham,

SN14 7EY

Directions:

For directions to the venue, please click here.

Venue Access

Access to the venue will be from 12:15 for TT riders. Please do not arrive before this.

Registration

Race numbers and timing chips will be collected from the registration desk in the Strawford Centre. You do not receive anything by post.


Registration Times – 12:30 to 14:00 – Please arrive in plenty of time to register.

Timing Chips

Please attach your race number to your back while racing so that it can be clearly seen.


Please attach your timing chip securely to your left ankle with the strap provided as soon as receive it at registration. The chip will not start timing until your race starts, but you cannot lose it if it is on your ankle.


The timing chips will ensure that your finish results (as well as splits and lap times) are collected by the system.


Remember, no timing chip, no results.


Timing chips will be collected in the pits immediately at the end of your race. Please return your timing chip as soon as you finish (even if you do not complete your race). Lost and unreturned timing chips will be invoiced at £75 each so please do not leave the venue without returning yours.

Race Briefing

  • At the start line shortly before your race start.
  • Please note that it is compulsory to watch your video briefing before race day here. This is the same as last year’s briefing so obviously the date is March 16th this year.
  • Please watch this video for advice on how to ride a team time trial on a race circuit (this one at Thruxton).

 

Start Time

Riders start from 13:31 as per the race list and go off approximately every 3 minutes. Race list will be uploaded to the results page here, five days before race day.

Venue & Race Detail Map

Please see the venue website here 

Race Map:

 

Race Route

The race starts on the slip lane in the paddock and then follows the main circuit for 13.5 laps in a clockwise direction. The finish line is marked by the finish flags on the circuit and is approximately half way round the lap.

Please note that the teams are responsible for counting their own laps - plan how you will do this to avoid mistakes on the day. The timing system will count laps and anyone not completing the correct number will be disqualified.
 

General Information

IPods and MP3 Players:

Competitors are NOT permitted to wear iPods or MP3 players at any time whilst riding.

Race Warm Up

There will be a very short window for access to the track prior to racing from 13:10 to 13:25. Riders are also welcome to bring turbos or rollers to warm up with by their vehicles.

Restaurant

The restaurant will be open in the main HQ area, serving hot food and drinks. Please do not enter with bike cleats and do not use the restaurant for changing. There will also be a coffee and cake pod near the Strawford Centre.


Toilets

There are toilets on site at the venue in the main paddock area.
 

 

Presentations

Presentations will take place after the last rider finishes at approximately 17:00.

BUCS Points Available

For available BUCS Points, please see Appendix 1.

Withdrawals

To withdraw from the event, please contact your Institution Administrator who should inform the event lead.

Please see REG 7.9 for our withdrawal policy

Rules & Regulations

BUCS Cycling Regulations  

DB Max Sport Timing

DB Max Sports Timing will be producing live race results. The current race line up and link to the results will be available here.

Photography and Videography

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

BUCS reserves the right to prohibit photography equipment being used at a BUCS event. BUCS reserves the right to request that the individual ceases to take photographs, deletes any images and, if considered necessary, leaves the venue.

If you wish to take photos or videos at this event, please contact the BUCS Event Lead. 

Safeguarding at BUCS Events

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.

Sustainability

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
  • We have used local suppliers where possible
  • Event programmes are all online, minimising paper use
  • We will print on demand merchandise (if applicable)
  • We are beginning to track our carbon footprint across BUCS events to identify areas of improvement.

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

  • Be self-sufficient by bringing your own refillable bottles and coffee cups to reduce waste
  • Ensure you are disposing of waste correctly – Check around the venue for specific recycling and food waste bins
  • Travel smarter – as a team on a minibus, cycle or use public transport
  • Go paperless - use your phone for all event information