- 28 & 29 NOVEMBER 2026 | ROUND 3
LLOYDS CYCLOCROSSNATIONAL TROPHY SERIES
A WEEKEND OF OFF-ROAD RACING WITH THE UK’S BEST RIDERS HERE AT CYCLOPARK, GRAVESEND
ENTER NATIONAL TROPHY
Elite, U23, Juniors, Masters & Youth
NOCTURNE TEAM RELAY
Condensed course, floodlit relay racing
RACE SCHEDULE
Sign-on, Practice & Race Start Times
COURSE MAP
Handy for riders & spectators
EVENT & OVERNIGHT PARKING
Saturday 28 - 29 November
TEAM PARKING
Park close to the action as a race team
ACCOMODATION & TRAVEL
Where to stay & how to get here
GET INVOLVED
Volunteering opportunities
NOCTURNE TEAM RELAY
Beer tent, floodlights & short course racing - what more could you want?
Get your mates together and take on the Nocturne Team Relay! Race a fun, condensed cyclocross course under the floodlights, with familiar league level features and plenty of team spirit!
- Team racing for Under 12s, Youth, Junior, Senior & Masters
- Beer tent, music, food & spectator atmosphere
- Saturday 28 November | 16:00–19:00 | Enter from £5
Click button & scroll down to ‘Nocturne Team Relay’ races
NOCTURNE TEAM RELAY
Beer tent, floodlights & short course racing - what more could you want?
Get your mates together and take on the Nocturne Team Relay! Race a fun, condensed cyclocross course under the floodlights, with familiar league level features and plenty of team spirit!
- Under 12s, Youth, Junior, Senior & Masters
- Beer tent, music, food & party atmosphere
- Sat 28 Nov | 16:00–19:00 | £5 Entry
Click button & scroll down to ‘Nocturne Team Relay’ races
RACE SCHEDULE
Find your race, check your practice window and make sure you sign on in time. All times are subject to change.
COACHING SESSIONS
If you wish to spend time of the course, please book onto our pre-national clinic, or weekly coaching sessions. Book now on the Cyclopark website.
NO UNOFFICIAL PRACTICE
Please be aware, on race weekend, there is no access to the National Trophy course outside of official practice sessions, or scheduled races.
START SATURDAY RACES DURATION
08:15 PRACTICE SESSION 60 min
09:20 Masters 40–49 Female Trophy Race 40 min
09:21 Masters 50–59 Female Trophy Race 40 min
09:22 Masters 60–69 Female Trophy Race 40 min
09:22 Masters 70+ Female Trophy Race 40 min
10:20 Masters 40–49 Open Trophy Race 40 min
11:15 PRACTICE SESSION 20 min
11:40 Masters 50–59 Open Trophy Race 40 min
11:41 Masters 60–69 Open Trophy Race 40 min
11:41 Masters 70+ Open Trophy Race 40 min
12:35 PRACTICE SESSION 60 min
13:30 Under 16 Open Trophy Race 30 min
14:20 Under 16 Female Trophy Race 30 min
14:21 Under 14 Female Trophy Race 30 min
15:05 Under 14 Open Trophy Race 30 min
| START | SATURDAY NIGHT NOCTURNE TEAM RELAY RACES | DURATION |
| 16:30 | U12 Team Relay Race | 20 min |
| 17:35 | Youth Mixed Relay Race | 40 min |
| 18:15 | Junior, Senior, Masters Team Relay Race | 35 min |
| START | SUNDAY RACES | DURATION |
| 09:45 | PRACTICE SESSION | 60 min |
| 11:00 | Junior Open Trophy Race | 40 min |
| 11:01 | Junior Female Trophy Race | 40 min |
| 12:00 | PRACTICE SESSION | 60 min |
| 13:05 | Senior / U23 Female Trophy Race | 50 min |
| 14:15 | Senior / U23 Open Trophy Race | 1 hour |
COURSE MAP
Map subject to change
ICONIC FEATURES
This year’s course takes inspiration from some of our best features from the 2024/5 National Championships course.
RIDE FOR CHARLIE STEPS
47 stairs, purposefully built to challenge any rider brave enough to tackle them head on.
INCL. In Nocturne Team Relay
GKR FLYOVER
A purpose built bridge with a long climb and sharp descent - ride under, up and over this epic feature.
INCL. In Nocturne Team Relay
BMX BANK
An enormous off camber S-bend, located after the steps. A physically demanding spectator favourite.
EXCL. In Nocturne Team Relay
OFF-CAMBER RUTS
A technical off-ramber ridge riddled with endless lines and possibilities, overlooking the race start.
EXCL. In Nocturne Team Relay
BEER TENT & PLANKS
Race through a marquee filled with spectators, beer, music and food as you clear the planks.
INCL. In Nocturne Team Relay
EVENT & OVERNIGHT PARKING
Cyclopark has onsite car parking that will be used for riders and spectators alike across the race weekend.
Whether you’re heading down to watch for the day, or racing all weekend, we have a parking solution for you.
For those travelling from afar to race, book to stay overnight within the venue.
- EVENT PARKING
Parking for participants and spectators operates via ANPR. Pay on exit via the app or the QR code on signposts in the parking areas.
*Designated blue badge parking spaces are located at the top of the main car park. To receive free parking, please validate your vehicle registration number at the reception desk.
- OVERNIGHT PARKING
Book overnight motorhome parking for Round 3 National Trophy Series. Choose from full weekend or single-night tickets, with event parking included, but spaces are strictly limited so book early.
- Located within venue fenceline
- Access to showers, drinking water & toilets
- Includes daytime parking fee
- Hard standing only
TEAM PARKING
Cyclopark is offering dedicated team parking and setup space for the race weekend.
Team parking will be located as close to the action as possible, just metres from the event village.
Spaces are limited and sold in 3X3m slots, so teams can buy and build a space relevant to their needs.
Please read the ticket details carefully before booking.
- £7.50 per 3m x 3m space per day
- Buy multiple spaces to create a larger team area
- Specific locations can’t be reserved in advance
GET INVOLVED
Volunteering opportunities before and during the National Trophy.
This year, we have an array of volunteering opportunites available ranging course build and branding, to race marshalling and sign on.
Fill in the form below to access the volunteer spreadsheet.
GET INVOLVED
Volunteering opportunities before and during the National Trophy.
This year, we have an array of volunteering opportunites available ranging course build and branding, to race marshalling and sign on. Fill in the form below to access the volunteer spreadsheet.
BEST WESTERN MANOR HOTEL
EXCLUSIVE CYCLOPARK GUEST RATES – BOOK DIRECT & SAVE!
Stay just 1 mile from Cyclopark at the family-run Best Western Manor Hotel and enjoy exclusive discounted rates for Cyclopark guests. Contact the hotel direct to access your special rate!
With comfortable rooms, luxury suites, secure bike storage, delicious dining and a welcoming bar, everything you need for a relaxing stay is right here.
Make the Manor your home away from home – book direct and save!
ALTERNATEACCOMODATION
Stay in local accomodation over the race weekend with a range of hotels in Gravesend.
LOCAL TRAVEL
Cyclopark is located in Gravesend, Kent and is well connected with great transport links from London.
Driving To The Venue
Located on the A2, 10 km East of M25 Junction 2
Train Stations
Ebbsfleet International 6km, Gravesend Station 4km
Airports
Rochester 17 km, London City 37 km, Gatwick 60 km
SPECTATORINFORMATION
What on earth is Cyclocross racing?
Cyclo-cross is a unique cycling discipline with varying terrain and obstacles packed onto a short, twisting, often-muddy course, where riders race full gas from start to finish in a fast and furious action-packed hour of racing.
It’s an off-road, drop-bar bike discipline that has a little bit of everything, from pavement to dirt, tight corners and off-cambers, to steep hills and even sand pits.
Obstacles can mostly be ridden over, but if a rider can’t, they’ll have to get off their bike and carry the bike around or over the obstacle.
Similarly, if a part of the course is unrideable, then the rider can dismount and run with the bike on their shoulders. This is a common occurrence and athletes have to train to be good runners as well.
SPECTATOR INFORMATION
Cyclo-cross in a nutshell: a fast, full-gas hour of racing on a short, twisting, often muddy off road course. Riders use drop-bar bikes over a mix of pavement, dirt, tight corners, off cambers, steep hills and even sand pits.
Most obstacles can be ridden, but when they can’t, riders hop off and carry or run with the bike on their shoulders, so good running is part of the sport too.
COWBELLS
Cowbells are the noisemaker of choice at cyclo-cross. Give yours a good ring as riders pass to cheer them on. The course is a tough mix of mud, sand, sharp turns and obstacles, and they’ll appreciate it.
TERRAIN
The course and viewing areas are in a park with grass, dirt trails, mud, and then even more mud. Watch your footing to avoid slips and trips.
WHAT TO BRING
Wear layers, gloves, a hat and wellies, plus something waterproof in case of rain. Bring your friends and family, and some cash for food, drinks and the trader stalls.
WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO WATCH?
The course loops around a central area, so pick a spot with plenty of action: the wiggles, ruts, planks, or Cyclopark’s infamous 47 stairs. The start and finish lines are a short walk from the event village, and signs will point you to the best viewing spots.
SPECTATOR SAFETY
Spectator safety is a priority at the National Trophy Cyclo-cross, but spectators remain responsible for their own wellbeing. Key rules include following marshals’ instructions, using only designated crossing points, and staying within spectator areas and out of taped or restricted zones. Spectators should not touch or alter any part of the course and must keep children accompanied at all times.
FAQ'S & INFORMATION
ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
No, dogs are not permitted at Cyclopark.
BIKE CLEANING
Additional bike cleaning locations have been allocated and no bike cleaning will be permitted on the circuit at any time.
CHANGE ROOMS, SHOWERS & MAIN BUILDING
Change room and shower facilities will be available, however any access may be denied if the individual is muddied and will be directed the to the People Rinse Bay prior to entering the change room.
NO BIKES WILL BE PERMITTED INTO THE CHANGE ROOMS
NO MUDDY BIKES OR SHOES BE PERMITTED INTO THE MAIN BUILDING
Local Hospitals
Darenth Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA | 01322 428 100
Gravesham Community Hospital
Bath Street, Gravesend DA11 0DG | 01474 360500
TEAM PARKING DETAILS
Reserve the space your team needs!
To help teams plan their race weekend and make the best use of the available parking areas, we are offering dedicated team parking and setup spaces in 3m × 3m allocations.
This gives teams the flexibility to book the space that best suits their needs, whether that’s a single vehicle or a larger team base with gazebos, awnings and equipment.
How it works
- £7.50 per 3m × 3m space, per day.
- Simply select the number of spaces required to accommodate your full setup, including vehicles, gazebos, awnings and equipment.
- Multiple spaces can be purchased to create a larger team area.
- All vehicles and equipment must fit within the total space purchased.
- A limited number of spaces are available to book on a first-come, first-served basis.
Arriving on the day
To ensure we make the best use of the available space and accommodate as many teams as possible, parking areas will be filled progressively as teams arrive.
Spaces will be allocated in order of arrival, not in order of ticket purchase. Teams purchasing multiple spaces will be allocated their full booked area together, but specific parking locations cannot be reserved in advance.
Our team will be on hand to direct you to your allocated area when you arrive.
A little planning goes a long way!
With space at the venue being limited, this approach allows teams to choose the space they need whilst helping us provide a fair and organised parking arrangement for everyone.
We kindly ask teams to consider their full setup requirements when booking to ensure everything fits comfortably within their allocated area.
We look forward to welcoming you to Cyclopark for another fantastic weekend of racing!