Welcome to the third Fakenham Criterium races. These will be run on closed roads round the picturesque North Norfolk town centre on an approx. 1k circuit.  The event is being run by Active Fakenham with the help of the local club the East Coast Riders and others from around Norfolk.

The town centre will be closed to traffic for the day. Events will include British Cycling licenced cycle races for various ages and abilities, a 1K Easter Fun run, a 5K RunEngland mixed ability road race and local organisations running stalls and activities.

There are Criterium races covering most abilities from youth to National B (E,1, 2, 3) and a cat 4 race and includes our second women's race

Numbers will be limited to 45 per race as the one kilometre course is challenging with some tight corners, narrow roads and various surfaces, but with some fast straights and slight hills.

Electronic Race Results by Norfolk Cycle Race Judging will ensure that every rider is given a finishing position using the MyLaps Transponder System. A Transponder will be attached to the front forks. As a result, even if there are spaces, entries on the day may not be accepted.

When you register a box will pop up asking you to enter your transponder number. Simply enter HIRE if you do not have one. This will need to be paid for on the day.

Transponders can be purchased from www.mylaps.com/en/products/prochip-flex/241 or from norfolkcycleracejudging@yahoo.co.uk  up to 7 days prior. They can be hired on the day for £5. Transponders can be used at other race meetings using the MyLaps system.

Applications for entry  close midnight Sunday March 25th

Info for Riders

The Fakenham Community Centre (Oak St, Fakenham NR21 9SR) will be available for registration and as an HQ which is situated about 500m from the course. There are limited changing facilities at the centre. We will be using Active Chip timing. Details for registration on the day will be emailed to you. Updates will be on our Facebook page, Twitter and Website.

8.00 Road Closure (set up)

10.30   Running Race 5K (UK Athletics)
11.30   Town Easter Fun Run 1k (UK Athletics)

12.15   Toddle’n’Trike (under 5s)
12.45   Circuit open for rider’s warm up/familiarisation
1.15      Criterium Race  Youth A (U16), Youth B (U14) girls & boys (30 min)
2.00     Criterium Senior (16+ ) Cat 4 Regional C+ (40 mins)

3.00     Criterium Women’s E/1/2/3/4  (45 mins)

4.00     Criterium Senior (16+) E/1/2/3  National B, (50 mins)

7.00pm roads reopen  Sunset 7.33 pm approx.

Both runs and rides are official UK Athletics and British Cycling events and are run under their rules.

4th cats only (Regional C+)

E / 1 / 2/ 3  (National B), if you omit the Elites, BC would reduce the points band by one band.

Applications for entry  close midnight Sunday March 18th