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Race guide (document), parking, photography, dogs, maps, final race schedule and food options added below.
Where are you?
ShamXross, Somerdale Meadows, Tiberius Road, Keynsham, BS31 2FF
Please note: traffic is very slow moving through Saltford (to the East of Keynsham on the A4), due to 3-way lights, we recommend you find another route or allow ample extra time!
Parking
Somerdale Pavilion have generously waived parking charges for the day - no need to register/buy a ticket 30th January 2022.
Please park only in official car parks, and respect residential areas, thank you.
Race schedule
>>> How do I enter?
Online entry closes Thursday 27th January 2022 at 23:55.
On the day entries will be subject to an additional £5 fee, and are strongly discouraged. CONTACTLESS PAYMENT ONLY, at the sign-on marquee.
Where will sign-on be?
We want to keep people as safe as possible.
You won't need to physically sign-on, our volunteers will sign you in.
Trackside. Register in the marque, and collect your race number and timing chip etc as usual also outside by the track.
Don't forget to return your race number + timing chip and the whole malarkey including those safety pins after you race.
Remembering Commissaire Clive Tiley
We will hold a one minute silence to remember Commissaire Clive Tiley at ShamXross this Sunday.
Is there an event guide?
Yes! >>> Here (Google Drive, pdf file)
Where's that zine?
Just here >> ShamXross Race Prep Zine 2022 (Google Drive, pdf file)
Tell me about the course!
We will be running the course in the reverse direction (the opposite direction to how we ran it in November 2021) to spice things up a little!
Also note that the start line has moved.
Course report Thursday 27th January : here on Facebook.
Can I take photos?
YES! If you post any shots on social media please tag us! #ShamXross
We will have a number of professional photographers with us.
Drones: only with specific permission, in advance, from BC (usually forbidden). #BCracerules
Cameras on riders/bikes on track during race: strictly forbidden under BC rules.
Can I just come to watch?
YES! Entry for spectators is free, and you are WELCOME!
ShamXross and cyclo-cross are proud to be family-friendly inclusive events. We are polite and courteous to all. If you see bad behaviour please call it out, or let a Marshall or Commissaire know.
Dogs
No entry / no access across Somerdale Playing Fields and Pitches. ShamXross pedestrian access shown on map.
Please keep all dogs on leads at all times at ShamXross.
ALWAYS PICK UP DOG MESS AND TAKE IT HOME.
This is private land.
Please take all of your litter home.
Is there a press release about this race?
Yes! Just here.
What about the previous ShamXross race, where can I found those photos and videos?
Yep, tons of stuff, just here, including videos of a hot-lap (note, we'll be running the course backwards on the 30th January!)
I've still got my race number, do you need it back?
YES please!! These should be handed back at the end of every race.
Please return race numbers to any WCCL race organiser, or contact Kev Brewski on IG or FB, or email us here shamxross@gmail.com
I lost some stuff at the last race, can I collect it at this race?
Please contact Kev Brewski on IG or FB, or email us here shamxross@gmail.com
We generally bring the lost and found box with us, ask at sign-on.
Check also at Somerdale Pavilion
Food
On site,
Somerdale Pavilion: bar open for hot and cold drinks, and bar snacks. They have a lovely patio with views across the playing fields, and the best sunset in Keynsham. They've just had brand new carpet put down in the bar - please take off muddy shoes / wear the smurf-over-shoes!
Other local food options (we suggest you book / phone ahead),
B Block, Somerdale
Somer Dining, Somerdale
and many more - link to Google Maps!
Nearest supermarkets: Tesco Keynsham, little Sainsbury's on the High Street, Waitrose Keynsham.
When is the last race of the season?
Addendum 12th January 2022: due to re-scheduling of the Oldbury Court event (originally 16th January, now 6th February), this ShamXross race on 30th January is no longer the final race of the season. By the magical powers of CX counting, it is still Round 13 though!
Where will the race results be?
K2 are super speedy, expect they will be available in less than a day after the race.
There will be a QR code at sign-on, take a photo!
We'll also share the link on social media and there will be a 2nd blog post with all the post race info (results, photos, lost and found etc)
>>> How do I enter?
20 December 2021: Online entry is open now! Here on the British Cycling website, including race times etc.
Online entry closes Thursday 27th January 2022 at 23:55.
To try to keep everyone as covid-safe as possible, please, please enter online in advance. This helps our small team enormously, thank you.
When you enter online, we take an initial £1 admin fee. Then we wait. And we wait until the last moment until we know the race is definitely going ahead, and when it is confirmed, then we take the full fee. All WCCL events do the same thing.
Why not wait until the last minute to enter then? As volunteer organisers, it helps us enormously if you please "enter in advance as normal" - there is so much work to do when organising a race, that we really need to know how many people will enter weeks ahead of the race.
When does online entry close?
Online entry closes Thursday 27th January 2022 at 23:55.
Can I register on the day?
Please register online in advance, here (closes Thursday 27th January 2022 at 23:55.)
On the day entries will be subject to an additional £5 fee, and are strongly discouraged. CONTACTLESS PAYMENT ONLY, at the sign-on marquee.
What happens if the race is cancelled?
The ShamXross team are very keen to bring you the race on the 30th January. We will be running the course in the reverse direction to spice things up a little!
We are keeping a very close eye on the current pandemic situation and will be constantly reviewing the situation and keeping you informed. We do not want to take any risks with your health, or that of our volunteers.
When you enter online, we take an initial admin fee of £1. Then we wait. And we wait until the last moment until we know the race is definitely going ahead, and when it is confirmed, then we take the full fee. All WCCL events do the same thing.
Why not wait until the last minute to enter then? As volunteer organisers, it helps us enormously if you please "enter in advance as normal" - there is so much work to do when organising a race, that we really need to know how many people will enter weeks ahead of the race.
Online entry closes Thursday 27th January 2022 at 23:55.
Pre-Race Coaching
Facebook: 22 January 2022 CX coaching with Parallel Cycle Coaching
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