There are races for under 8s, under 10s, under 12s, under 14s and under 16s. For the over 16s there is a mountain bike support race for those who do not own a cyclo-cross bike. The main event is the cyclo-cross race which begins at 1 pm and is expected to attract a large entry of riders.

Cyclo-cross races are full of action with short courses meaning lots of laps, a great spectator sport. With the race finishing within the hour the riders have to go for it from the whistle and the first lap is usually the most exciting to watch. All through the riders there are mini-races with everyone out to do well. Apart from the prizes for the race winners, there are also prizes for the first unplaced junior, veteran and, for 2011, there is a prize for the first super veteran (riders aged 50 and over). There are prizes for the top 3 females in each race category.

Cyclo-cross venues are suitable for all levels of riders as the off-road course is flat with few obstacles which makes for a great racing circuit. These are ideal for anyone wanting to try out off-road racing.

Pre-registration has opened for Round 4 and riders are asked to use this facility to help speed up administration on the day.

Race fees:
U8, U10, U12 (£2/€2)
U14, U16 (£5/€5)
Over 16s (£10/€10)

Start times:
10:30 - Under 8s
10:50 - Under 10s
11:05 - Under 12s
11:30 - Under 16s, MTB support race, Under 14s
13:00 - Cyclo-cross race (16+)

Reports from the first 3 rounds are provided on the dedicated website. For more details see www.ulstercyclocross.com