Cycling & Para-Cycling: Hill Climb Championships 2026-27

Dates:

Sunday 1st November 2026

Venue:

Belvoir Castle

Address:

Belvoir Castle,

Woolsthorpe Rd,

Grantham,

NG32 1PA

Entry Opening Date:

Tuesday 8th September 2026 

Stage 1 Entry Closing Date:

Tuesday 13th October 2026 at 23:59 – Student / Competitor Deadline 

(Students / Competitors must apply by this deadline) 

Thursday 15th October 2026 at 23:59 – Institution Administrator Deadline 

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

Entry Price:

£20 per competitor 

Should the competition allow more entries a Stage 2 Entry window will open. Priority will remain with the entries received before the Stage 1 entry closing date. Entries received in the Stage 2 window and accepted into the competition, will be charged an additional 20% fee. 

Stage 2 Entry Price - £24

Entry Process – Individual Events

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 Regulations  

All competitors should be familiar with and understand available gender categories and regulations under REG 4.3. Please find further information on gender eligibility here. 

The race is run under the rules and regulations of CTT. This means that the following is REQUIRED to take the start line. Failure to meet these requirements WILL be noted as a DNF:  

• Helmet 

• Working Front Light 

• Working Rear Light 

This event has para-categories C1-C5.   

If an athlete has a category outside of those listed above and wishes to participate, please contact the event lead Joe O’Loughlin 

Please see REG 7.9 for our withdrawal policy 

Any withdrawals made after entries have closed WILL still be charged the FULL entry fee.

Anyone wishing to take photos or video at this event must complete the BUCS Media Accreditation Form prior to the event. Once you have completed the form, please go to the BUCS Desk at the event to receive your media accreditation. 

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 Joe O'Loughlin.

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. 

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