Back for another year the series will run Saturdays the 19th/26th March and the 2nd April and then weekly on Tuesdays weekly from the 19th April to the 2nd August.

Race format will follow the same format as last year, a separate 4th category race to start at 6.30 p.m. followed by an E/12/3 event and running at the same time a 3rds only event. In addition to this we will be running a women's event every 4 weeks on a Tuesday starting from the 26th April which will run at the same time as the 4ths cats but will start separately.

Women are welcome to ride in the men's events on the dates when there are no separate women's event and can ride in one category below their normal race category if they wish to enter either the 4ths or 3rds race.

Note we do have separate womens races on certain dates including Saturday the  26th March

Riders do not have to join the West Thames league to participate (yearly cost £12) but if they do they will benefit from a reduction on entry fees and also will take preference for acceptance for events. In 2021 all events were full throughout the year! 

Although the Risk Assessment for the cct allows fields of 80 riders in one race we restrict the number of 4th cat riders to 60.

Those registering for the league will be issued with a race number of the season which they must keep and bring to all events!

Cash prizes will be given for the top 6 places in both the E/1/2/3 and  3rds races, prizes for the 4th category race will be energy products and for the last 3 years we have always had a weekly memento for the winner of the 4th cat race and will be doing again for 2022. Women's prizes will be dependent on entry numbers.

An overall series will also run over the season. All riders finishing in the top 10 will be awarded points. Last year we had 10 cash prizes for those in the top placings at the end of the season and our sponsors provided extra prizes namely a set of road wheels for the top 3 along with trophies.

If women support the events then a league will also run for them. Points will be decided on entrant numbers.

BC Ranking Points will awarded in the events.

It is crucial that you pin your race number in the correct position as photo finish equipment is used. This enable the organisers to pay prize money on the night.. 

Results/links to photo' and all up to date info regarding league positions will be posted up on the West Thames facebook page

3rd Category riders can choose their race, however if they move up to ride the E/1/2/3 they can not swap back unless there are extenuating circumstances .

The event is run as Regional C+ classification.

The 4th event is aimed at providing competitors a great facility to build race skills and experience. Prizes are awarded for top 6 riders.

Prizes are awarded on the day of the race any unclaimed prizes at the end of racing will be put towards the overall league prizes

NOTE: Secure lockers are provided within the club house for a refundable £2.00 deposit, please do not leave valuables within your vehicle. The organising team cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to equipment left in such a way.

Race results and photos will be posted up on the following facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/557235464401072/ as well as the results being sent to British Cycling

The distances of the races during the Tuesday nights will increase with the lighter evenings. 

Saturday race times are as follows.

4ths  1.30 p.m. 

Women 2/3/4/J 1.32 pm 

3rds  2.20 p.m.

E/1/2/3  3.20 p.m.

Tuesdays the 4th Cat race starts prompt at 6.30 p.m. with the start time of the other 2 races  starting at 7:05 p.m. for the 1st 2 Tuesdays and then will start at 7:15 p.m.

Info for Riders

Thank you for your race entry,

Saturday race times are as follows.

4ths  1.30 p.m.  

Women 2/3/4/J 1.32 p.m

3rds  2.20 p.m.

E/1/2/3  3.20 p.m.

Tuesdays the 4th Cat race starts prompt at 6.30 p.m. with the start time of the other 2 races  starting at 7:05 p.m. for the 1st 2 Tuesdays and then will start at 7:15 p.m.

No warming up on the cct whilst racing is taking place.

The normal direction of the races will be clockwise. In the event of the E/1/2/3s catching the 3rds, we will use the short cut of the circuit to avoid the bunches passing each other . Any lapped riders must pull out with 3 laps to go.

All prizes will be awarded on the night. Any prizes not claimed at the end of the evening will be put into the overall race kitty.

Please ensure you ride safely and stay rubber side down.

Any queries re the results please make contact with the organiser ASAP after the event .

Results will be e-mailed to British Cycling as soon as the results are ratified.

In the case of inclement weather the races will only be cancelled if deemed to be too dangerous to race and this decision will be jointly made by the organiser /Commissaire- in the event of any cancelation riders will be offered a new date for their entry to be moved to.

Any updates will be publicised on the West Thames Facebook page.