Cycling: Cyclocross Championships 2025-26

Date:

Sunday 8th February 2026

Venue:

Cyclopark Charity 

Address:

Cyclopark Charity,

The Tollgate, 

Watling Street,

Gravesend,

DA11 7NP

Registration will be open from 8.30am. Please see the process below:

• Riders will need to sign on the sheet at the gazebo
• Collect body numbers, pin on the right-hand side at the bottom of the jersey.
• Collect a seat-post mounted Timing Chip from the sign on desk and follow instructions to mount on the bike.

Riding in a clockwise direction on a less technical condensed 1.65km version of our iconic National Champs course riders will start on the tarmac just beyond the Oval. The course will enter the 1st technical section, with 3 right-angle turns before entering the Event Marquee and tacking the Planks (20cms) in front of baying crowds. Exiting the Marquee the riders will take some wide turns then in short succession riders will scale the Ride for Charlie Steps, before a right turn and gentle drop into the infamous BMX Bank Off-Camber ( a bit easier than our nationals / regionals course line).
A widely taped climb back out and a more gradual descent to the circuit crossing point. A brief recovery follows on flat grass with a chance to recover before dropping into a short traverse off camber descent, then back up again

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A new line into the bridge underpass, circling back to go over the GKR Bridge which is always a spectating highlight! 
On exit of the Pit 1 riders come back up the bank and back along the flat to the crossing point. Riders negotiate a series of flowing off-camber bends and a traverse before cutting across the MTB trail to the lower circuit, with a small bit of MTB on a fun switchback climb and new section in between the Red lake loop trail (expect some softer ground here making this a power section).
Exiting this section begins the short climb back to the bomb-hole and new entrance into Pit 2 descending through the trees, with the return to the Finish Line tarmac shortly afterward the final bank.

Expect plenty of wide track, passing opportunities via good “tekkerz” and mint vibes in the Marquee. Nothing too scary & lots of fun.
When moving through the site, please stay on the designated crossing points to help minimise mud spread.

Please find the full timetable for the event below. The BUCS Champs will commence at 11.15am.

This event is being run as a pilot and therefore, no BUCS Points will be available. 

This event is piggybacking on top of a LCAA Cyclocross Event which will be taking place alongside the BUCS competition.

Presentations will be conducted after the conclusion of the BUCS race.

There will be medals awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd for both the Open and Female categories.

The Real Belgian Fries and The Brooklyn Deli will be located within the event village to supply feed and beverage throughout the event.

Park Eat, in the main building, be serving a selection of hot beverages including barista coffees and speciality teas, as well as a selection of pasties and sandwiches.

Please find the Championships Technical Guide below:

Technical Guide

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

· Find directions from Ebbsfleet Internation Station to Cyclopark Charity here

All questions should in the first instance should be directed to your Institution Administration.  

For sport specific enquiries, please contact the Event Organiser - Luke Anderson