The Condor Cycles London 3-day is a unique stage race being held at three London region closed circuits - Lee Valley VeloPark; Hillingdon Cycle Circuit and Cyclo Park in Gravesend  It is open to 2nd/3rd cat riders.

It will have excellent GC and stage cash prize lists totalling £1,100+.

Regions link up for 3-day circuit RR

Three sets of organisers and the managements of three London state of the art cycle circuits have uniquely linked up to promote the Condor Cycles London 3-day race for 2/3 categories on 3/4/5 May. The venues are the Olympic site Lee Valley VeloPark, the Hillingdon Cycle Circuit and the CycloPark in Kenrt. All are purpose designed  traffic free closed circuits for cycle racing.

In an example of how three different regions can work together for the broad based good of cyclesport, East London Velo at VeloPark headed by Jack Steven have now joined the organising team already composed of the SERR League and BC West Thames Promotions.

Co-ordinated by Stuart Benstead of Hillingdon, the SERR League headed by Kim Anderson is providing a core of the organisation by providing their transponder system and their Luke Anderson is to be Chief Judge. He and Richard Hemsley of SE Region have drawn up specific rules to cover this unusual event, while Aidan Hegarty, of Central Region, with be the chief commissaire applying them.

Benstead and Jez Cox of VeloPark conceived the original idea and state: “We have observed in recent years the huge growth in closed circuit racing which in numbers is now bigger than open road racing. The increase in BC membership, including race licences, is bringing into the sport newcomers who welcome the opportunity of high speed racing in traffic free conditions. This ideally complements open road racing by providing safe bunched racing experience as a stepping-stone.

“More and more circuits are opening around the country and the Condor Cycles London 3-day will provide an example of how others can link up and provide a wider experience of different terrain and challenges.”

The event is aimed at the sport’s core 2^nd and 3^rd cat riders and entries are already nearing the budgeted number, being on a first come basis, no doubt attracted by the prize list of over £1,100 and the promised high quality of organisation.

Entries are via the British Cycling On-Line system and close on 19th April.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE SHARE
CONDOR 3 DAY race 2/3/4 May.

Stuart Benstead, organiser of the Condor 3 day May 2/3/4, is at present in hospital after having emergency treatment for heart problems. He is recovering well but will be unable to continue as organiser in the fullest sense.

Any queries should be directed to me ONLY via a mobile number, 07766 765552, leaving a brief clear message and a call back number. I will endeavour to reply on Stuart's behalf as a query is resolved.

Info for Riders

Advance entries only. A 3-day stage race taking in three circuits: Day 1 - Lee Valley VeloPark on the Olympic Games site. Day 2 - Hillingdon Cycle Circuit Day 3 - Cyclopark (Gravesend) Band 3 points for the overall, band 5 for each stage. Please note that in entering this event you are committing to the full three days of racing.