Event Guide

Dates & Venue

Date:

Sunday 24th May 2026

Circuit

Jacobstowe

HQ

Hatherleigh Community Centre

Address:

Bowling Green Lane 

Hatherleigh

Okehampton

EX20 3HB

Registration

Registration for the BUCS Female Race will open at 08:00am

Registration for the BUCS Open Race will open at 12.30pm

Rider briefing will commence 15 minute prior to the race commencing so please ensure you have registered with plenty of time prior to this.

Course Details

The Jacobstowe Circuit

Distance: ~85km for Women (7 laps), ~119km for Open (10 laps)


Welcome back to Devon. This year’s edition of the BUCS Road Race is taking place around the Jacobstowe circuit, a course frequently used for regional events and this year has hosted the Totnes Stage Race. It is a short, fast circuit which will suit a strong breakaway. The race will roll out from the Hatherleigh Community Centre HQ & is likely to be de-neutralised once the convoy passes the lay-by on the right shortly after the junction with the B3216, but this will be communicated by the commissaires on the day.


Feed Zone: You may feed anywhere on the circuit, but we strongly suggest you use the lay-by just after you join the A3072 (///beats.tungsten.station) to do so. STRICTLY FEEDING ONLY ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD. There will be no feeding on the final lap.


We are once again racing on the border of Dartmoor National Park. Please do not discard litter outside the feed zone. Anyone seen to be doing so intentionally will face an immediate DSQ. Ideally, keep it in your pockets for the race’s duration.


Course Link

Timetable

Event Schedule:

08:00 Women’s registration opens @HQ
08:45 Women’s Marshall Briefing inside the main room
09:15 Women’s Rider Briefing inside the main room
09:30 BUCS Women’s Road Race Championships – Roll out from HQ (7 laps, 85km)
12:15 Expected finish of Women’s Road Race
12:30 Open registration opens @HQ
13:00 Women’s Road Race Championships Presentations @HQ
13:15 Open Marshall Briefing inside the main room
13:45 Open Rider Briefing inside the main room
14:00 BUCS Open Road Race Championships – Roll out from HQ (10 laps, 119km)
17:15 Expected finish of Open Road Race
17:30 Open Road Race Championships Presentations @HQ


YOU MUST ATTEND THE RIDER BRIEFINGS OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RACE

Race Manual

Please find the full Race Manual below:
 

BUCS Road Race - Race Manual

 

Rules & Regulations

BUCS Cycling Rules & Regulations

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

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

Parking & HQ

The HQ is the Hatherleigh Community Centre (///ghosts.waitress.lamppost)


There is limited car parking at the HQ car park, and this will fill up quickly. Please DO NOT put gazebos up here due to the limited space.


Suitable nearby car parks include:

 

  • Hatherleigh Car Park (///reference.prepare.fish) - £1 for all day parking
  • Hatherleigh Market (///resolves.cookie.munch) – Pay and display

Please refrain from parking on local streets. Most of these are for permit holders only, and any illegal parking can obstruct emergency vehicles.


Please be aware the Great West Run is happening the same day in Exeter. Please therefore allow extra time for your journey as we expect the main roads into Exeter (M5, A30, A38 and A361) to be busier than usual. Please also avoid travelling through the city itself if you can, as this will be very busy and have several road closures.

Food & Drink

Refreshments will be available throughout the day by the Coffee Hub Devon. However, these are small snacks / drinks only, so participants are encouraged to bring their own food throughout the day

Changing Facilities/ Disability Access

Hatherleigh Community Centre provides standard toilets and changing facilities, along with accessible toilets and step-free access for disabled users.

Licenses

Please have your digital race license downloaded. We will be forced to list you as a DNS if you cannot prove that you are a BC member and 3rd category rider & above, as this is a requirement for the event insurance. There is no entry on the day.

BUCS Points Available

For available BUCS Points, please see Appendix 1.

Photography & 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.

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
  • 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

Safeguarding

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.