Age Categories

The British Cycling Cyclo-Cross age categories for the 2013-2014 season are as follows (effective from 1st Sept 2013) ;

Under 10   born in 2004 or later

Under 12   born in 2002 or later

Youth – Under 16   born 1998 to 2001

Youth – Under 14    born 2000 or 2001

Junior   born 1996 or 1997

Under 23   born 1992 to 1995

Senior   born 1995 or earlier

Veteran 40-49   born 1964 to 1973

Veteran 50+   born 1963 or earlier

Veteran 60+   born 1953 or earlier

Veteran  70+   born 1943 or earlier

Women   born 1997 or earlier*

*Races for Women are open to Junior, Under 23, Senior and Veteran Women.

 

In the Wessex League there are usually 4 races as follows ;

Under 12′s  duration 10 to 15 minutes

Youth  duration approx 30 minutes

Veterans/Women/Juniors   duration approx 40 minutes

Seniors  duration approx 60 minutes

 

Reference:  British Cycling Organiser Information