This alliance marks a significant milestone in our shared passion for cycling and community building.
- The Association has been founded to promote Cycling as a sport for users of the West Lothian Cycle Circuit
- The Association formed by the collaboration of 9 clubs: Edinburgh Road Club, Falkirk Junior Bike Club, Hervelo Cycling Club, Livingston Cycling Club, Musselburgh Roads Cycling Club, RC Cumbernauld & Kilsyth – RCCK, Stirling Bike Club, Vanelli-Project Go and West Lothian Clarion. Clubs are encouraged to join the association.
- The Association is affiliated to Scottish Cycling and will coordinate the TCI Friday race series as well as organising coaching sessions and timing training.
- Each member club of the association will organise 2 rounds each of the TCI Friday series, with the Association managing much of the repeated bureaucracy making it easier to organise races .
- The objectives of the Association are to promote cycling at the WLCC, encourage participation for new and existing riders, nurture participation from underrepresented groups, provide opportunities for volunteering and to support the delivery of cycling events at the circuit. With the combined expertise, resources, and enthusiasm of each club, we are poised to elevate the cycling experience for enthusiasts of all levels.
Steve Canney – ERC President and WLCCA Chair says “I’m really excited about five clubs working together to foster grass roots racing and feel like we are really building a partnership for the future. Our initial offering of the Friday evening crit series this summer will be a great opportunity for new riders to get experience and for experienced riders to get stuck into some fun and friendly competition chasing the series titles.”
What is the TCI Friday race series?
- WLCCA/Hart’s Cyclery TCIF Crit Series includes races for each rider category over the 8 event summer programme. There will be 6 races for each rider category with overall series results based on best 5 results.
- Categories: senior female Cat E/2/3/4 + junior, female masters 40+, senior open cat 4 + junior, senior open cat E/12/3 + junior, masters open 40+, masters open 50+
- Overall series titles and prizes for each category will be based on total points earned by riders in their respective category. In additon to points for finish placings there will also be prime points.
- Points earned by a rider are in respect of the race category in which they are earned and points from racing in more than one category are not combined. Examples might include rider moving from Senior Open Cat 4 to Senior Open Cat 2/3 or a rider racing in more than one category such as Master Open 40+ and Senior Open Cat 2/3.
- Series prizes will be awarded at the end of the series in accordance with the following:
- Senior Female Cat E/1/2/3/4 + Junior: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
- Senior Female Masters v40+: 1st, 2nd, 3rd (included in Female open race)
- Senior Open Cat 4 +Junior: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
- Senior Open Cat E/1/2/3 + Junior: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
- Masters 40+: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
- Masters 50+: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
- Results and series standings will be published on this website’s news pages
- Races can be entered on the British Cycling Website
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