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Cross Country Mountain Bike Series in the South West of England

Racing for all ages and abilities, from young riders and first-time racers to experienced competitors and veterans. Enjoy the chance to tackle outstanding trails and venues that are rarely accessible to the public. Expect challenging cross-country mountain bike racing on some of the region’s finest terrain. With categories for everyone, our calendar features both Cross-Country Olympic (XCO) and Short Track (XCC) events across a selection of premier regional race venues.

2027 Race Calendar

Coming soon.

2026 Series Standings

Showcasing the top 3 final overall rankings across all categories.

Full Leaderboard on Webscorer

Elite

  • 1
    Charlotte Gibson
    300 pts
  • 2
    Libby HarmanOcean Cycles
    100 pts

Expert

  • 1
    Hayleigh Wyle Smith
    100 pts

Sport

  • 1
    Lucy CoxSaint Piran Service Course
    100 pts

Masters 40

  • 1
    Charlie Guthrie
    400 pts
  • 2
    Cat Allen
    280 pts
  • 3
    Fran Mundy
    90 pts

Masters 50

  • 1
    Jackie Shute
    100 pts

Masters 60

  • 1
    Sarah MyfordWadebridge Coasters CC
    400 pts
  • 2
    Catherine Kilburn
    100 pts

Youth

  • 1
    Aoife Scawn
    100 pts

Juvenile

  • 1
    Ayla Wells
    360 pts
  • 2
    Willow Peters
    290 pts
  • 3
    Faye DoddWheal Velocity
    250 pts

Under 12

  • 1
    Indie Skinner
    400 pts
  • 2
    Rosie EastmondDartmoor Velo
    350 pts
  • 3
    Charlie PoppyWheal Velocity
    340 pts

Under 10

  • 1
    Vienna MiltonNorth Deon Velo
    251 pts
  • 2
    Tahnee Skinner
    201 pts
  • 3
    Livi JonesELN Cycling
    90 pts

Under 8

  • 1
    Mia HarrisWheal Velocity
    291 pts
  • 2
    Rosie BattyNorth Devon Velo
    100 pts
  • 3
    Robyn Wiseman
    90 pts

Fun

  • 1
    Maddie HortonPilgrim Flyers
    100 pts
  • 2
    Sally Godbear
    90 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

A race licence is not compulsory, except for Elite and Expert categories, where your current British Cycling licence states Elite or Expert beside the discipline MTB XC. The British Cycling website is the platform for entering the event and you will have to create yourself a login to enter.
For the 2027 racing season, categories are strictly determined by the calendar year of your birth. This ensures accurate and fair competition grouping across both youth and veteran divisions.
Category
Birth Year
Under 8 (U8)
Born in 2019 or later
Under 10 (U10)
Born in 2017 or 2018
Under 12 (U12)
Born in 2015 or 2016
Youth U14
Born in 2013 or 2014
Youth U16
Born in 2011 or 2012
Junior
Born in 2009 or 2010
Senior
Born 1987 to 2008
Masters 40 – 49
Born 1977 to 1986
Masters 50 – 59
Born 1967 to 1976
Masters 60 – 69
Born 1957 to 1966
Masters 70+
Born 1956 or earlier
Sign-on opens at 08:30 and closes exactly 30 minutes before your specific event. Give yourself plenty of time to register and securely attach your number board. You can only pre-ride the track during official course practice blocks once your number board is visible on your bike. If you are racing the full course, you must be present at the starting grid area for the mandatory race briefing at 11:50. Podiums take place at approximately 14:00.
Time
Event Schedule
08:30
Sign-On Registration Desk Opens (Closes 30 mins before your race)
08:45 - 09:20
Children's Course Practice (Under 8s, 10s & 12s only)
09:30
🏁 Under 8s Race (15 mins)
10:00
🏁 Under 10s & Under 12s Race (20 mins)
10:45 - 11:50
Main Full Course Practice
11:50
Mandatory Race Briefing All full course riders must attend at the start line area
12:00
🏁 Full Course Mass Start
  • Juvenile, Youth & Fun Categories (45 mins)
  • Junior Categories (1 hr 15 mins)
  • Elite, Expert, Sport & Vet Classes (1 hr 30 mins)
14:00 approx
Podium Presentations 🏆
Cross country MTB racing is about finding out who is the quickest from point A to point B. It’s about pushing yourself harder than you ever could in training, going faster than you ever could on your own, and having fun! As the saying goes: 'You can’t win the race on your first lap, but you can lose it.' You’ll start at the same time as everyone else in your category, so get warmed up and ready to go from 0 to 180 bpm in the blink of an eye as you sprint off. You’ll race until you have completed all of your laps or if you get lapped by the leader of your category.
In line with UCI / BC regulations, lap length for XCO is limited to 6km and where possible will form a cloverleaf shape, giving spectators multiple viewing opportunities. What is important is the target lap time for the leading riders allowing us to hit the optimum winning time. For example, a hilly course will generally be shorter than a course that offers a flatter lap to ensure the target lap times remain consistent.
Cross-country racing is about racing – it’s not a time trial. It’s about overtaking and being overtaken, trying to keep up with someone else’s pace and adapting yours. It is tactical, and different riders have different skill sets. Learn where your strengths lie and use them to your advantage on the track.
The SWXC series is organised by a dedicated team of volunteers, with local clubs and event organisers hosting each round. These races simply wouldn't happen without the support of our amazing community. We're always looking for extra hands to help with course building, track marshalling, registration, number board distribution, and event breakdown. If you'd like to give something back to the sport, get closer to the action, and help make the series possible, we'd love to hear from you.