Stanmer Park

With great pleasure that we return to Stanmer Park, the traditional start to the Cyclo Cross Season in the South East, and Round 1 of the Challenge Tires London and South-East Cyclo-Cross League. This is also Round 1 of the AEIGHT BIKE CO Sussex League, so it's a great opportunity for a good start in both leagues.

The course has always been popular with riders due to the balance of climbing, sweeping grass sections and twists and turns in the wood. If you're new it's a great introduction, if you're experienced it's a great return to CX after the Summer, and for everyone it's a great fast and flowing course with plenty of places to challenge and compete. 

IMPORTANT CLASH OF EVENTS – The event is on at the same day as the Women’s World Cup Rugby. Its being held at the Amex stadium at Falmer which is opposite stammer park. The fixture is Ireland v New Zealand with a 2:45 PM kick off. So a big draw for rugby fans. A crowd of over 30,000 is anticipated with tickets difficult to get. The surrounding area is expected to be very congested in the lead up and after the fixture. 

Do expect delays on the A27 and A23 so do allow plenty of travelling time to get to the race. Advice is arrive very early , support the other competitors and take advantage of the extra practice times. 

PARKING! The Parking is also at a premium due to the Rugby so this year parking is pay per park. This opens up the use of the car parks at stammer park. 

To ensure we have sufficient parking I have reserved parking for the event on the University campus. This will be sign posted with CX event signs to Car park 6 & 7 on the campus. The what3words location is /cheek.delay.stone. There is a height restriction of 2.1 metres for the multi-story (no roof racks!) and an unrestricted height "flat" car park with 90 spaces so non-restricted spaces are slightly limited. So please park in the multi-storey if your vehicle will fit.

Sign-On will be in a different location to last year’s race and is on the stammer park side at the old pavilion! 

The event location is registered at the University of Sussex/s campus in Falmer and is accessible from the A27 heading east or west bound. 

There is some water on site for the catering and drinking / refreshment’s. However there is not sufficient for extensive bike washes so please bring sufficient water for any bike cleaning you may need to do - please keep any bike washing to grassy woody areas and again be respectful - don’t leave mud in the car park please. 

There will be some refreshments provided by the amazing VC Jubilee volunteers. The refreshments will be supported by generous assistance from Jeremys of Henfield and Jeremy's 2 Green Grocers.