VELOCROSS 2026

Where is it?

LaBarriere Park; 4403 Waverley St, La Salle, Manitoba

When is it?

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Who can race?

UCI or Manitoba licensed racers can race in categorized races.

If you do not have a 2026 MCA or UCI Race license, you may purchase the one-day permit or you can upgrade to a Manitoba Race (or UCI) license. Upgrade before registering for the event and choose to purchase a MB Race (or UCI) License and you will only be charged the difference plus the processing fee (approx. $35 difference).

There will be a 2 kids races. One for the U13 (Age 12 & under) kids with a bit more experience (such as Kids of Mud kids) and a second race for the younger kids with less racing experience. Kids WILL NEED A RACE LICENCE (if took part in Kids of Mud program in 2026 the Kids of Mud license is their race license for the kids races) OR they will need to purchase a single DAY PERMIT TO RACE.

Note: If someone wants to try a race, the one-day permit is required to participate.

The day permit is NOT insurance. Day licenses DO NOT provide sport accident or liability insurance for the permit holders. Rather, they are in place to "Protect" the Manitoba Cycling Association (MCA), the Race Organizer and volunteers, and licensed riders. We strongly encourage all participants to consider the benefits of a full "MCA Provincial Race License". Racers may purchase up to three (3) day permits per year. After three (3) since event permits, participants must upgrade to a full MCA Race License.

How do I register for this event?

Registration available online ONLY through Zone 4.

Online Registration closes Friday, Oct 2, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m.

There is limited opportunity for walk-up or in person registration. You must arrive at least one (1) hour before your race start and a $15 surcharge will be levied on top of the listed fees. (This does not apply to the Kid's race, though advance registration is strongly encouraged to help the commissaries and reduce stress for the kids). **Completing the waiver online (scan QR code for the link) must be done on-site before the start of the race**

How much is the event?

MCA Licensed Racers:

Adults - $45 (Age 17 and over)

U17 - $35 (Age 16 and under) racing in the adult races

Kids - FREE (Under 13 years of age and racing on the kids course)

NON-Licensed Racers:

17+/Adults - $45 plus $35.00 Day-Permit

U17 (13-16 years old) - $35 plus $10.00 Day Permit

U13 Kids - FREE plus $5.00 Day Permit

If timing chips are not returned at the end of the race, the racer will be charged $100.00 timing chip replacement fee.

SCHEDULE

9:00 am – Registration opens. All racers MUST sign in before their race or they will be considered a “Did Not Start”. Sign in closes 30 minutes prior to your event, please arrive in plenty of time to sign in for your event, especially if you need a new number!!

9:00 am – 10:00 Course opens for pre-riding for kids

10:00 am – Kids Event:

• U11 kids and younger
• U13 kids (eg. Kids of Mud) with some racing experience

***course change over***

11:00 am – 12:00 pm - Course opens for pre-riding

12:00 pm– B Event Duration : 40 minutes

12:50 pm– Course open for pre-riding

1:00 - pm Podium/Prizing for B Event (male and female)

1:15 pm– A Event Duration: 60 minutes

2:25 pm - Course open for pre-riding

2:30 pm – Podium/Prizing for A Event (male and female)

2:45 pm – C Event: 30 minutes

3:30 pm - Podium/Prizing for C Event (male and female)

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Regular Cyclocross rules will be enforced. For example, all racers in the ‘A’ and ‘B’ events (Cat 1/2/3) require a Cyclocross style bike. This means:

• Maximum width of tires = 33 mm measured
• Road style handlebars (NO straight bars)
• Maximum width of handlebars = 50 cm

Racers in the C Race will be allowed to race on a mountain bike if you don’t have a cross bike.

A safe bicycle in good working order is required. The Commissaries can exclude bikes that are deemed unsafe. A proper cycling helmet must be worn at all times...NO EXCEPTIONS (i.e. while training, racing, riding around the staging area, in the parking lot, etc.)

Pre-riding may only be done during the designated times.

Everyone riding on the course during scheduled Pre Ride/training times MUST have a current MCA/UCI Race license (UCI or Citizen License) or day permit. Non members or those without a day permit are not permitted to operate a bicycle on the course during scheduled event times.

All racers must operate a bicycle with both front and rear working brakes.

Riders shall act and race with caution and respect for their fellow racers. They shall be held responsible for any accidents that they cause.

It is a racer’s responsibility to know the race course and the number of required laps before the race starts. Marshalls are not obligated to give out directions to confused riders.

A racer must act in a sporting manner at all times and shall permit any faster rider to overtake without obstructing.

If a rider exits the course for any reason, he/she must return to the course at exactly the same point from which they exited (i.e. do not cross over tape to re-enter the course).

Sleeveless jerseys are NOT allowed.

Handlebars must have end caps. Kickstands should be removed. Water bottle holders must be secured in appropriate locations on the bicycle frame or seat post.

Before the race, know exactly where the finish line is situated. Your finish time is recorded on the finish line. Do not stop your race until you cross the finish line. Once finished, exit the area immediately.

The finish line is for finishers. Never cross the finish line twice.

If you leave the race for any reason you MUST alert one of the Commissaires as soon as you are able. It is not fun to look for a "lost" rider who has left the race course unannounced.

Glass containers are not allowed on the course, including the feed zone.

Please walk your bicycle in the parking areas & any other road ways adjacent to the

race site.

Please walk your bicycle in the registration, spectator and staging areas.

ASSEMBLY AND SEEDING

Riders will assemble 10 minutes before the scheduled race start and will be seeded according to the updated 2026 seeding list.

ALSO

This is important; this is a public park so there is no liquor license. As such, please don’t consume alcohol and/or supply it to any of the racers.

PRIZING

A Race Men - Top 5

B Race Women - Top 5

B Race Men - Top 5

C Race Men - Top 5

C Race Women - Top 5

C Race U17 Male - Top 3

C Race U17 Female - Top 3

Prizes will be handed out after each of the races.

There will be candy for the U13 kids which will be handed out after their race.

WATER – water will not be supplied to racers. Please come prepared.

FOOD – there will be no food provided. Please come prepared.

RACE CANCELATION / REFUND POLICY

If the race is cancelled for any reason, refunds may be considered on a case-by-case basis, less an administrative fee. The Velodonna’s have incurred costs to host this event regardless if the race proceeds or not.

Onboard Technology

The following are MB Cycling regulations for onboard technology for all MB Cycling events which are managed by MB Cycling Commissaires. These regulations do not apply to any events which do not require Commissaires, but if they are sanctioned under the MB Cycling Insurance Policy.

1. All onboard technology device which is fitted on a bicycle must:

a. Be installed on a system designed specifically for bicycles and not affect the certification of any item on the bicycle.

b. Not cause a risk for the safety of any rider, and therefore, be affixed in a manner that ensures it is not susceptible of inadvertently dismounting or is non-removable.

c. The camera footage is not immediately available to the rider.

1. No onboard technology is allowed to be affixed to the helmet.

2. If a Commissaire feels that the technology is not properly affixed or safely secured, they may, at their discretion, ask the rider to either remove the technology or ask them to readjust to ensure that the device is safely affixed.

3. If there is a crash during an event, permission must be secured in writing from the individuals involved before posting any footage from the incident.

4. It is strongly recommended that anyone who is using footage for individual promotion or private use, secure written consent in advance from any individual appearing on the footage.

5. Note:

a. MB Cycling Insurance does not cover loss or damages which may occur to onboard technology during the event.

b. All individuals using onboard technology are responsible and liable for any damages and injuries which may occur if the technology interferes with the integrity and safety of the event.