Jersey MTB Series – New Combined Format 2026 

By entering you are agreeing that you have signed up for 2 commitments for the 6 races, if you do not do so you will not be able to race & will be removed from the start sheet. This is due to the amount of work needed to setup these courses & run them. You will not be refunded. 

We’re excited to launch a brand-new format for this year’s Jersey MTB Series, combining Friday evening XCC short track racing, and Sunday morning XCO cross-country racing. 

Important Information 

All riders must sign up to a total of 2 commitments. That may consist & total of the following:  

• 1 course cutting/preparation 

• 1 course set up for XCC 

• 1 course setup for XCO  

• 1 marshalling duty per the series (XCO only) - a nominated cover is allowed to fill this slot, at the rider’s responsibility. 

Example - 2 x cutting & preparations is accepted. 

You will receive an email regarding your commitment prior to it to inform you where to meet and any other key information. 

• Course Cutting & Preparations will happen on the Saturday Afternoon from 13:00 the week prior to a race weekend (28th February, 16th May,  25th July) 

• Course setup for XCC will happen on Friday evenings before the XCC from 17:00. 

• Course setup for XCO will happen on Saturday afternoon from 13:00 the day before each XCO race (7th March, 23rd May, 1st August)  

• Category entered for XCC must be the same for XCO, please bear this in mind.

• Marshalling duties will be allocated on the day of each XCO event at sign on. 

• Helmets are compulsory; gloves & eyewear recommended 

• Bikes must be well-maintained and suitable for off-road racing 

• Race numbers will be issued at the first race and must be used throughout the series 

• Online entry closes at 8pm on Wednesday prior for XCC and 8pm on Friday prior for XCO 

• Late entries: £15 (£17 with timing chip) – accepted on the day, cash or bank transfer 

Series Information 

• Results from both XCC and XCO races will count towards series standings overall 

• 4 series races in total across the season 

• 3 of 4 scores count towards the series standings 

Event Schedule: 

Friday – Cross Country Short Track (XCC) 

• Venues: Val De La Mare – Greve De Lecq – Jubilee Hill (Championships) 

• Race Duration: 20 minutes for all (fast-flowing course, short climbs) 

Timings for Round 1 XCC: (Due to sunset) 

• 17:00 – 17:45 Course Setup 

• 17:30 – 18:00 Sign-on & Practice 

• 18:00 – Race Start 

• 18:20 – Race Finish 

• 18:20 – Course Pack Up 

Timings for Round 2 & Championships XCC: 

• 17:00 – 18:15 Course Setup 

• 18:15 – 18:40 Sign-on & Practice 

• 18:45 – Race Start 

• 19:05 – Race Finish 

• 19:06 – Course Pack Up 

Friday XCC Categories: 

• Approved U14 Riders

• Youth Women's & Open (14-15)   

• Junior Women's & Open (16-18)  

• Sport Women's & Open (19-39)  

• Elite Women's & Open (19-39)   

• Veteran Women's & Open (40-49)  

• Grand Veteran Women's & Open (50-59)  

• Super Veteran Women's & Open (60-69) 

Sunday Cross Country Olympic (XCO) 

• Venues: R1 Val De La Mare – R2 Greve De Lecq – R3 Jubilee Hill (Championships) 

Timings: 

• 08:30 – 09:15 Sign-on 

• 08:30 – 09:20 Course Practice 

• 09:30 – 11:00 Racing 

• 11:00 – 12:00 Course Pack Up 

Categories & Race Duration 

• Youth Women's & Open (14-15)   

• Junior Women's & Open (16-18)  

• Sport Women's & Open (19-39)  

• Elite Women's & Open (19-39)   

• Veteran Women's & Open (40-49)  

• Grand Veteran Women's & Open (50-59)  

• Super Veteran Women's & Open (60-69) 

• Youth: 30 minutes 

• Juniors: 45 minutes 

• Sport: 60 minutes 

• Senior: 90 minutes 

• Veterans: 60 minutes 

Post-Race Social 

After Friday’s XCC, riders may head to local pubs for food and drinks – everyone welcome! 

If you have any questions, please email - hello@jerseycycling.je