The Brighton & Hove Youth Circuit Series is a new initiative promoting youth racing at two iconic local venues: Preston Park and Hove Park. Organised collaboratively by local clubs to provide a fun, skills-focused, and competitive environment for young riders aged 8 to 16. This series is an excellent opportunity to progress your racing skills, challenge your clubmates, and experience the thrill of closed-circuit bike racing.
The series is composed of selected youth races from the established Friday night events run by Sussex Cycle Racing League (SCRL) at Preston Park and the Hove Park Crits run by Brighton Mitre CC (BMCC). While PPYCC is not the race organiser for these events, we are helping promote the series to regional clubs and riders, providing volunteers on race day and helping collate series results.
PPYCC are hugely appreciative of the SCRL and BMCC race organisers who are putting significant efforts into providing racing opportunities for young riders. We strongly encourage riders to enter early in order to demonstrate high demand for youth racing in Brighton & Hove!
Race Series Calendar
Race 1 – Fri 24 April, 6pm at Preston Park
Organised by SCRL
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Race 2 – Fri 19 June, 6pm at Preston Park
Organised by SCRL
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Race 3 – Fri 26 June, 6pm at Hove Park
Organised by BMCC
Entry Link Coming Soon
Race 4 – Fri 03 July, 6pm at Hove Park
Organised by BMCC
Entry Link Coming Soon
Race 5 – Fri 14 August, 6pm at Preston Park
Organised by SCRL
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Venue and Event Information
The races at the historic Preston Park Cycle Track are part of the Sussex Cycle Racing League’s Friday night Circuit Series. After successful test events last year, SCRL is introducing dedicated youth race evenings this season, catering to all age categories from Youth A (U16) to Youth E (U8).
- Venue: Preston Park Velodrome. What3Words: sheep.bind.makes
- Format: The evening race schedule starts at 6pm. Race durations typically run for 15 to 40 minutes depending on the age group.
- Registration: Riders must register with the SCRL league before entering individual races. Full details on how to do this are on the SCRL website.
The races at Hove Park are part of the popular Hove Park Crits series organised by Brighton Mitre CC. The closed-road course is 0.9 miles long, featuring a fast, flowing layout with a fast descent and punchy uphill section.
- Venue: Northern end of Hove Park, BN3 6LS. What3Words: talked.washed.keeps
- Format: The evening race schedule starts at 6pm. Race durations typically run for 15 to 40 minutes depending on the age group.
- Registration: Entry is via the British Cycling website.
A Series for Everyone: From First Race to Regional Competition
The Brighton & Hove Youth Circuit Series is designed to support the development of all young riders.
For Novice Riders: This series provides a fun, skills-focused, and supportive environment, making it a perfect stepping stone from club training to regional competition. PPYCC offers coach-led sessions at Preston Park every Saturday, which are an ideal way to build confidence and essential skills before entering your first race.
For Experienced Riders: The series combines the best of youth racing at two iconic local venues (Preston Park’s historic track and Hove Park’s punchy closed-road circuit), offering fast, exciting, and challenging races that are excellent opportunities for regional-level race development.
