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FHHV Christmas Classic

  • Herne Hill Velodrome 104 Burbage Road London, SE24 9HD United Kingdom (map)

A seasonal special, with racing and fun in the clubroom to celebrate the Festive season!

Jan’s cafe will be open throughout with seasonal treats and warming festive specials - we’ll gather in the clubroom after to keep warm, and be staying open for a those wanting to socialise. Before the event you can join us for a HHV Bring and Buy special - exchange used or unwanted clothes and shoes in the clubroom.

What time do I need to be there and what’s the race program?

  • 13:00 Sign-on Open

  • 13:30 Track Open for Warm-up

  • 14:00 Racing Starts

  1. Youth 12 Laps of Christmas Reverse Win-Out

  2. Senior 12 Laps of Christmas Reverse Win-Out

  3. Youth 20 Lap Chocolate Chase Race

  4. Senior 25km Christmas Classic Chase Race

How do the Races Work?

  • Youth 12 Laps of Christmas Reverse Win-Out 12 Lap race with sprints every lap. The winner of the first sprint is 12th, wins a prize and is out, the winner of the second sprint is 11th, wins a prize and is out…the winner of the final sprint is 1st.

    • 11-9 laps to go, only U10 eligible for prizes

    • 8-6 laps to go, only U12 & U10 eligible for prizes

    • 5-3 laps to go, only U14, U12 & U10 eligible for prizes

    • 2-0 laps to go, All riders eligible for prizes

  • Senior 12 Laps of Christmas Reverse Win-Out 12 Lap race with sprints every lap. The winner of the first sprint is 12th, wins a prize and is out, the winner of the second sprint is 11th, wins a prize and is out…the winner of the final sprint is 1st

    • 11-9 laps to go, only Women eligible for prizes

    • 8-6 laps to go, only Women & Cs eligible for prizes

    • 5-3 laps to go, only Women, Bs & Cs eligible for prizes

    • 2-0 laps to go, All riders eligible for prizes

  • Youth Chocolate Chase Race 20 Lap Race with younger riders given a head start. Work together with riders in your age group to catch/stay away from the other age groups. You can only join a faster group passing you if you are on the same lap. If you aren’t on the same lap a commissaire will be waving a red flag to indicate that you can’t join them - if you break this rule you will be disqualified.

  • Senior Christmas Chase Race 25km (55.5 laps) Race with Women, Cs & Bs given a head start. Work together with riders in your category to catch/stay away from the other groups. You can only join a faster group passing you if you are on the same lap. If you aren’t on the same lap a commissaire will be waving a red flag to indicate that you can’t join them - if you break this rule you will be disqualified.

Festive racing at Herne Hill Velodrome

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