The 2025 Ilkley Cycle Races

Town Centre Crit , Ilkley – Friday, 04 Jul 2025

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Event Summary

Event Overview

First promoted to celebrate the Grand Départ of the Tour de France, the Ilkley Cycle Races are now firmly established on the sporting & social calendar. The challenging 1.5 km circuit awaits the riders, using the Riddings Road hill with a high-speed finish along The Grove. With generous sponsorship by local businesses, the stage is set for another fantastic summer evening of sport.

Event Details

Event URN:

554097

Start Date:

Fri, 4th Jul 2025

Event Type:

Town Centre Crit (Competitive)

Venue:

The Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9DZ

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Series:

British Cycling Women's National Circuit Series
British Cycling Open National Circuit Series

Cheques payable to:

Enter online at British Cycling

Entry close date

Fri, 13th Jun 2025

Online Entry FAQs
Event promoted by:

Ilkley Cycling Club (website)

Event Website:

Visit Website

Event Organiser:

Martin Peace
organiser@ilkleycycleraces.co.uk

Safeguarding lead:

Martin Peace
martinpeace@live.co.uk

Other Events:

View other events promoted by this organisation

Online entry method:

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About the Event

Info for Riders

The races are now well established and always have a terrific atmosphere for both riders & spectators alike. 
The evening of racing costs over £20,000 to put on and Ilkley CC cover any short-fall from club funds.

Our main costs are:

  • Infrastructure
  • Prize Money
  • Traffic Management
  • Chip timing
  • Medical cover
  • Hire of the HQ
  • Banners, flyers, race numbers, commentary etc..

We do our utmost to keep racing affordable for everyone and want to thank the huge contribution from our sponsors and all the volunteers who freely give up their time to make this event possible.

Entry Fees & Races

Enter a Race

The Youth A Girls MAS Design Race Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Fri 04/07/25 17:30 Youth Only Band 5 --- 20 mins
Enter
Entry: Online: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Fri 04/07/25 – 17:30

The Youth A Girls MAS Design Race

Youth Only, Band 5
20 mins  |  Entry: Online: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
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The Youth A Open MAS Design Race Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Fri 04/07/25 17:30 Youth Only Band 5 --- 20 mins
Enter
Entry: Online: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Fri 04/07/25 – 17:30

The Youth A Open MAS Design Race

Youth Only, Band 5
20 mins  |  Entry: Online: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
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The Youth B Girls MAS Design Race Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Fri 04/07/25 17:30 Youth Only Band 5 (<10 Entrants) ---
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Entry: Online: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Fri 04/07/25 – 17:30

The Youth B Girls MAS Design Race

Youth Only, Band 5 (<10 Entrants)
Entry: Online: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Enter
The Youth B Open MAS Design Race Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Fri 04/07/25 17:30 Youth Only Band 5 (<10 Entrants) ---
Enter
Entry: Online: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Fri 04/07/25 – 17:30

The Youth B Open MAS Design Race

Youth Only, Band 5 (<10 Entrants)
Entry: Online: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
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Ilkley Masters Classic (40+) Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Fri 04/07/25 18:00 Regional Masters C+ Band 5 --- 25 mins
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Entry: Online: (£30.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Fri 04/07/25 – 18:00

Ilkley Masters Classic (40+)

Regional Masters C+, Band 5
25 mins  |  Entry: Online: (£30.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
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Ilkley Open Classic 2/3/4 Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Fri 04/07/25 18:40 Regional A Band 4 --- 35 mins
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Entry: Online: (£30.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Fri 04/07/25 – 18:40

Ilkley Open Classic 2/3/4

Regional A, Band 4
35 mins  |  Entry: Online: (£30.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
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Orbea Women's Grand Prix Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Fri 04/07/25 19:30 National A Band 2 --- 50 mins
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Entry: Online from: (£35.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Fri 04/07/25 – 19:30

Orbea Women's Grand Prix

National A, Band 2
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Lister Horsfall Open Grand Prix Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Fri 04/07/25 20:35 National A Band 2 --- 50 mins
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Entry: Online from: (£35.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Fri 04/07/25 – 20:35

Lister Horsfall Open Grand Prix

National A, Band 2
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Event Summary

Event Overview

First promoted to celebrate the Grand Départ of the Tour de France, the Ilkley Cycle Races are now firmly established on the sporting & social calendar. The challenging 1.5 km circuit awaits the riders, using the Riddings Road hill with a high-speed finish along The Grove. With generous sponsorship by local businesses, the stage is set for another fantastic summer evening of sport.

Event Details

Event URN:

554097

Start Date:

Fri, 4th Jul 2025

Event Type:

Town Centre Crit (Competitive)

Venue:

The Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9DZ

View map

Series:

British Cycling Women's National Circuit Series
British Cycling Open National Circuit Series

Cheques payable to:

Enter online at British Cycling

Entry close date

Fri, 13th Jun 2025

Online Entry FAQs
Event promoted by:

Ilkley Cycling Club (website)

Event Website:

Visit Website

Event Organiser:

Martin Peace
organiser@ilkleycycleraces.co.uk

Safeguarding lead:

Martin Peace
martinpeace@live.co.uk

Other Events:

View other events promoted by this organisation

Online entry method:

Organiser selects entrants

Enter Online

About the Event

Info for Riders

The races are now well established and always have a terrific atmosphere for both riders & spectators alike. 
The evening of racing costs over £20,000 to put on and Ilkley CC cover any short-fall from club funds.

Our main costs are:

  • Infrastructure
  • Prize Money
  • Traffic Management
  • Chip timing
  • Medical cover
  • Hire of the HQ
  • Banners, flyers, race numbers, commentary etc..

We do our utmost to keep racing affordable for everyone and want to thank the huge contribution from our sponsors and all the volunteers who freely give up their time to make this event possible.

Entry Fees & Races

Enter a Race

The Youth A Girls MAS Design Race Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Fri 04/07/25 17:30 Youth Only Band 5 --- 20 mins
Enter
Entry: Online: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Fri 04/07/25 – 17:30

The Youth A Girls MAS Design Race

Youth Only, Band 5
20 mins  |  Entry: Online: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Enter
The Youth A Open MAS Design Race Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Fri 04/07/25 17:30 Youth Only Band 5 --- 20 mins
Enter
Entry: Online: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Fri 04/07/25 – 17:30

The Youth A Open MAS Design Race

Youth Only, Band 5
20 mins  |  Entry: Online: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Enter
The Youth B Girls MAS Design Race Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Fri 04/07/25 17:30 Youth Only Band 5 (<10 Entrants) ---
Enter
Entry: Online: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Fri 04/07/25 – 17:30

The Youth B Girls MAS Design Race

Youth Only, Band 5 (<10 Entrants)
Entry: Online: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Enter
The Youth B Open MAS Design Race Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Fri 04/07/25 17:30 Youth Only Band 5 (<10 Entrants) ---
Enter
Entry: Online: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Fri 04/07/25 – 17:30

The Youth B Open MAS Design Race

Youth Only, Band 5 (<10 Entrants)
Entry: Online: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Enter
Ilkley Masters Classic (40+) Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Fri 04/07/25 18:00 Regional Masters C+ Band 5 --- 25 mins
Enter
Entry: Online: (£30.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Fri 04/07/25 – 18:00

Ilkley Masters Classic (40+)

Regional Masters C+, Band 5
25 mins  |  Entry: Online: (£30.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Enter
Ilkley Open Classic 2/3/4 Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Fri 04/07/25 18:40 Regional A Band 4 --- 35 mins
Enter
Entry: Online: (£30.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Fri 04/07/25 – 18:40

Ilkley Open Classic 2/3/4

Regional A, Band 4
35 mins  |  Entry: Online: (£30.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Enter
Orbea Women's Grand Prix Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Fri 04/07/25 19:30 National A Band 2 --- 50 mins
Enter
Entry: Online from: (£35.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Fri 04/07/25 – 19:30

Orbea Women's Grand Prix

National A, Band 2
Enter
Lister Horsfall Open Grand Prix Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Fri 04/07/25 20:35 National A Band 2 --- 50 mins
Enter
Entry: Online from: (£35.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Fri 04/07/25 – 20:35

Lister Horsfall Open Grand Prix

National A, Band 2
Enter
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Supported by British Cycling

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