Event Summary
Event Overview
This will be the 17th running of the popular event and this year we are changing the format to include a women's race. ERC are keen to kick start the road season in Scotland with this longstanding event as well as welcoming friends from beyond the border.
The A race is part of the Scottish National Alba Series.
Event Details
- Event URN:
555315
- Start Date:
Sat, 15th Mar 2025
- Event Type:
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Road (Competitive)
- Venue:
-
Gifford Village Hall, Main Street, Gifford, East Lothian, EH41 4QH
View map - Series:
- Cheques payable to:
Enter online at British Cycling
- Entry close date
Sun, 2nd Mar 2025
- Event promoted by:
-
Edinburgh RC (website)
- Event Organiser:
-
Emma Borthwick
giffordroadrace@gmail.com - Safeguarding lead:
-
Simon Innes
innes.simon@gmail.com - Other Events:
About the Event
Info for Riders
Race regulations will be found in the event booklet provided. Riders must read this, failure to follow the guidelines may lead to disqualification.
Race A: Scottish National Alba Series #1
Open to:
Male Elite, cat 1, 2 & 3 riders
Female Elite, cat 1 & cat 2 riders
2nd Year Juniors cat 1, cat 2 & cat 3 riders
Race B
Open to:
3rd & 4th Cat Senior
Junior Male
Women's Race
Female riders of all categories
Please note, cat 1 and cat 2 female riders are welcome to race in the women's and/or A race.
To encourage racing for juniors, students and women we are offering a discounted entry - as a result there are two categories set up for entering race A and B. The total number of riders (regardless of categories) in however capped at 70 riders.
*ENTRIES ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE*
*** ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE 11.55 pm Sunday 9th March 2025 ***
One lap Strava segment - https://www.strava.com/segments/1062596
The Races
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3/4
Race
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration | |
| Sat 15/03/25 | 10:00 | Regional B | 3rd, 4th, Junio... | 01 hr 30 mins / plus 4 laps / 52km / 32 miles | |
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Entry:
Postal: (£35.00), On Day: (£35.00)
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Sat 15/03/25 – 10:00
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3/4 - Juniors/Students in Higher Education
Race
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| Date | Start | Classification | Band | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sat 15/03/25 | 10:00 | Regional B | Band 4 | 3rd, 4th, Junio... | 4 laps / 52km / 32 miles |
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Entry:
Postal: (£17.50), On Day: (£17.50)
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Sat 15/03/25 – 10:00
Regional B, Band 4 | 3rd, 4th, Junio...
4 laps / 52km / 32 miles
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Women's
Race
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| Date | Start | Classification | Band | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sat 15/03/25 | 12:00 | Regional C+ | Band 5 | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, ... | 4 laps / 52km / 32 miles |
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Entry:
Postal: (£17.50), On Day: (£17.50)
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Sat 15/03/25 – 12:00
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E/1/2/3
Race
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration | |
| Sat 15/03/25 | 14:00 | National B | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, ... | 9 laps / 120km / 75 miles | |
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Entry:
Postal: (£35.00), On Day: (£35.00)
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Sat 15/03/25 – 14:00
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E/1/2/3 - Junior and Students in Higher Education
Race
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| Date | Start | Classification | Band | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sat 15/03/25 | 14:00 | National B | Band 2 | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, ... | 9 laps / 120km / 75 miles |
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Entry:
Postal: (£17.50), On Day: (£17.50)
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Sat 15/03/25 – 14:00
National B, Band 2 | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, ...
9 laps / 120km / 75 miles
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Event Summary
Event Overview
This will be the 17th running of the popular event and this year we are changing the format to include a women's race. ERC are keen to kick start the road season in Scotland with this longstanding event as well as welcoming friends from beyond the border.
The A race is part of the Scottish National Alba Series.
Event Details
- Event URN:
555315
- Start Date:
Sat, 15th Mar 2025
- Event Type:
-
Road (Competitive)
- Venue:
-
Gifford Village Hall, Main Street, Gifford, East Lothian, EH41 4QH
View map - Series:
- Cheques payable to:
Enter online at British Cycling
- Entry close date
Sun, 2nd Mar 2025
- Event promoted by:
-
Edinburgh RC (website)
- Event Organiser:
-
Emma Borthwick
giffordroadrace@gmail.com - Safeguarding lead:
-
Simon Innes
innes.simon@gmail.com - Other Events:
About the Event
Info for Riders
Race regulations will be found in the event booklet provided. Riders must read this, failure to follow the guidelines may lead to disqualification.
Race A: Scottish National Alba Series #1
Open to:
Male Elite, cat 1, 2 & 3 riders
Female Elite, cat 1 & cat 2 riders
2nd Year Juniors cat 1, cat 2 & cat 3 riders
Race B
Open to:
3rd & 4th Cat Senior
Junior Male
Women's Race
Female riders of all categories
Please note, cat 1 and cat 2 female riders are welcome to race in the women's and/or A race.
To encourage racing for juniors, students and women we are offering a discounted entry - as a result there are two categories set up for entering race A and B. The total number of riders (regardless of categories) in however capped at 70 riders.
*ENTRIES ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE*
*** ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE 11.55 pm Sunday 9th March 2025 ***
One lap Strava segment - https://www.strava.com/segments/1062596
The Races
|
3/4
Race
|
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration | |
| Sat 15/03/25 | 10:00 | Regional B | 3rd, 4th, Junio... | 01 hr 30 mins / plus 4 laps / 52km / 32 miles | |
|
Entry:
Postal: (£35.00), On Day: (£35.00)
|
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Sat 15/03/25 – 10:00
|
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|
3/4 - Juniors/Students in Higher Education
Race
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| Date | Start | Classification | Band | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sat 15/03/25 | 10:00 | Regional B | Band 4 | 3rd, 4th, Junio... | 4 laps / 52km / 32 miles |
|
Entry:
Postal: (£17.50), On Day: (£17.50)
|
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|
Sat 15/03/25 – 10:00
Regional B, Band 4 | 3rd, 4th, Junio...
4 laps / 52km / 32 miles
|
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|
Women's
Race
|
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| Date | Start | Classification | Band | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sat 15/03/25 | 12:00 | Regional C+ | Band 5 | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, ... | 4 laps / 52km / 32 miles |
|
Entry:
Postal: (£17.50), On Day: (£17.50)
|
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Sat 15/03/25 – 12:00
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|
E/1/2/3
Race
|
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration | |
| Sat 15/03/25 | 14:00 | National B | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, ... | 9 laps / 120km / 75 miles | |
|
Entry:
Postal: (£35.00), On Day: (£35.00)
|
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Sat 15/03/25 – 14:00
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E/1/2/3 - Junior and Students in Higher Education
Race
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| Date | Start | Classification | Band | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sat 15/03/25 | 14:00 | National B | Band 2 | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, ... | 9 laps / 120km / 75 miles |
|
Entry:
Postal: (£17.50), On Day: (£17.50)
|
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Sat 15/03/25 – 14:00
National B, Band 2 | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, ...
9 laps / 120km / 75 miles
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