Rapha Muddy Hell

Get ready for the return of Rapha Muddy Hell in 2026! On 7th November, the Herne Hill Velodrome will host our annual spooky cyclocross event featuring thrilling and chilling races for all ages and categories. Riders can expect a spooktacular atmosphere, with Halloween fancy dress, makeup, and costumes encouraged and rewarded. With fan zones around the course and plenty of food and drink, this event promises a fun and frightful day for racers and spectators alike!

This year promises a variety of new and different features, so expect some surprises.

Supported by Rapha UK expect some top prizes and fun surprises! There will be races for:

- Under 12s

- Youths,

- Fun Race: slightly less competitive, for men and women intended for newer riders and those in more complicated costumes,

- Women's Race, fancy dress still recommended, intended for faster and more experienced juniors, vets and seniors

- Open Race, fancy dress still recommended, intended for faster and more experienced juniors, vets and seniors

All adult racing will take place under lights and during darkness.

https://www.hernehillvelodrome.com/raphamuddyhell

Info for Riders

Enter now for your chance to experience the fun of Rapha Muddy Hell. For this event you must enter online via British Cycling by midnight on Thursday 5th November: we will unfortunately not be able to accept entries on the day.

Entrants in all categories are encouraged to ride in seasonal spooky fancy dress, if they choose to!

The Open fun race (over-16s) is a great place for those newer to cyclocross racing or those who don't feel like they'll be at the sharp end of the elite mens and womens races.

All races are non-ranking, and one bike only

We have a limited number of hire bikes available to use in racing on site, please email us to enquire.

Important - all senior racing (Fun, Women, Open) takes place after dark, the course is well lit, but please bring a front light (that doesn’t flash!). No rear lights allowed.

No fixed gear bicycles.