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Super Cross

MUD. SWEAT. FRITES. COWBELLS.
Quite possibly the most entertaining three days of racing the UK has ever seen.

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The inaugural Rapha Super Cross Series is bringing three days of super-charged cyclocross racing to venues around the UK. Experience the roar of the crowd, the clang of the cowbell and a large streak of silliness. Inspired by the speed and atmosphere of the US cross scene, spectators can enjoy racing of all abilities; from the best in the land to absolute beginners. Youngsters can get involved, too.

• Pro racing
• Amateur racing
• Challenging courses
• Cowbells
• Belgian beer
• Belgian-ish frites
• Live music
• Clydesdale competition
• More cowbells
• Marshmallow pelting
• Tequila shortcut

Entry for spectators is FREE and the race action will be called by the best race commentator in the known world (well, Hampshire). Our beer tents will be dispensing the finest brews Belgium can, er… brew, and you can also feast on pies, waffles and other suitably heartwarming fare. There’s live music from Rapha’s very own race DJ and you can also enjoy a whole load of other stuff (but mainly cowbells).

Where and When see more details »

• Saturday October 15
  Lake Windermere, Cumbria
  Brockhole Visitors Centre | map
  Report & Results
• Sunday October 16
  Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
  Huddersfield New College | map
  Report & Results
• Sunday October 23
  Alexandra Palace, London | map
  Report & Results

Race categories and entry

Entry to the Elite race is by invitation only. For the remaining race categories, entry is available on the day or via RiderHQ (details to follow):

• Under 10s/ Under 12s (race time: 10 to 15 mins)
• Youth – under 16s (race time: max 30 mins)
• Junior – 16 to 18 years (race time: max 60 mins)
• Senior – 18 to 39 (race time: max 60 mins)
• Veteran – 40 plus (race time: max 60 mins)
• Woman – Not a bloke (race time: max 60 mins)
• Novice – New to cross? This means you (race time: max 40 minutes)

Plus:
Clydesdale Category: Weigh more than 90 kilos? Eat the most frites/ waffles and win a prize. Alternatively, win this category and still win a prize. What can we say, it’s the category that keeps on giving! (Remember to present race number when buying frites and waffles).