300 competitors will contest the 2nd Marston Mega Cross on Sunday 18th August, a 3hr off-road race around the Marston Lodge Estate, nr Market Harborough
THIS WEEKEND: CYCLOCROSS (Leicestershire)
WHERE: Marston Lodge Marston Trussell, Market Harborough LE16 9TT
With outstanding support from George Halls Cycle Centre, the 3hr off-road race around the Marston Lodge Estate, nr Market Harborough will provide a fantastic natural challenge. The course consists of a mix of grass, woodland, gravel and with a variety of challenges and stunning views across the beautiful rolling countryside.
The Marston Mega Cross is where mtb meets gravel, meets cross.
Following last year’s inaugural event Natasha Reedy, Team Empella and James Swadling, Pedal Power Loughborough return to defend their Marston Mega Cross 2023 titles. 2023 Pairs Champion Roy Chamberlain is this year joined by local rider Michael Burke, they will face a strong challenge from Tom Scott-Collins / James Hyde, Kieran Jarvis/ Max Avery, Will Gell/Jonathon Shearsby. Expect Team Novo Nordisk Development riders Josh Brown/ Matthew Wilson to also feature.
Female pair Hollie Jones / Megan Bettles is also looking to repeat their 2023 success. Challengers will be Katy Simcock / Lynne Coldray. Mixed pair Maddie Gammons / Dan Slack, Brother UK On Form will be strong contenders in the mixed category.
The start list in both the solo and pairs features former World & European Champions, Regional Champions. The beauty of the Mega Cross concept is that the course allows for experienced off-road riders and the complete newbie who just wants to beat the course.
Racing commences at 11:30am
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1297167920922614
A full list of the competitors:
John Abbott
John Alcock
David Alexander
Larissa Alexander
Jenny Andrews
Simon Askham
Simon Bach
Alderney Baker
Chris barratt
Matt Bell
Pete Belsey
Eleanor Betts
Adam Betts
Richard Betts-Masters
Duncan Birtwistle
Jon Bister
Philip Blackburn
James Blakey
lucian boatright
garry bolton
Marc Boni
Dan Booth
Neil Bowman
Thomas bradley
Kristian Bravin
Ian Briggs
Simon Briggs
Sam Brownsword
Carl Bullingham
Mike Buntin
Denise Burrows
Steven Burton
Adam Cadle
Mark Calvert
shaun campling
Joanna Carr
Ivan Carr
Sam Chatwin
Charlie Coad-Bell
Matthew Coffey
Richard Cowling
Sam Daniels
Roy Davies
Ian Day
Kate Dixon
Jon Dixon
Graham Dolby
Daniel Doncaster
Mr d s carr
Paul Dunne
Blake Edwards
Steve Elcocks
John Elwell
Gary Fendick
leon field
Neil Finn
Ben Freeman
Richard Furness
William Gardner
Ingrid Gascoigne
Laurence Gerrard
Lee Goddard
Annette Golawska
Richard Golding
Michael Gould
Greg Greasley
Shaun Green
Rob Hardisty
Neil Harpur
Oliver Hayward
Marc Henderson
Will Herrington
Madeleine Higgs
Simon Hime
Philip Hinch
Gary Hipwell
Josh Holman
Catherine Hughes
andy jackson
Mike Jackson
Chris Jefferies
nigel jones
Wayne Jones
Richard Jones
Iain Kemp
Nik Kershaw
Bart Kieres
Chris King
Andrew King
Matthew Lebelinski
Clara lima
Ian Mansfield
Chris Martin
Boot Mat
Neil McAra
William McDonald
Michael McGillion
Jennifer McGillion
Lewis McGillion
Glenn McMenamin
Send your results as well as club, team & event news here
Other Results on VeloUK (including reports containing results)
- Features, Reports, Results
- Rider Report: Alistair Gardner wins two Kermesses
- CX Result: Shimano Lazer WMCCL Round 1
- CX Result: Eastern Cyclo-Cross League 1
- CX Result: London and South East CX League 1
- CX Result: Wessex Cyclocross League Round 1
- CX Result: CXNE Round 1
- Crit Result: Brian Wright Junior Mens Race
- CX Result: North West CCA League #1
- CX Result: Wessex Cyclocross League Round 2
- EVENTS: Portmore Classic (29th of September, Dorset)
- BMCR RESULT: Equipe Velo Road Race
- TT Result: East Sussex CA 10m TT
- Crit Result: Susies Circuits
- Crit Result: Marsh Tracks Super Saturday
- RR Result: Lothian Flyer Road Races
- Crit Results: il LongBodington (Leeds)
- TT Result: Velopreda Georgetown Cup TT
- HC Result: Buxton CC Hill Climb
- TT Result: ECCA 10 mile Time Trial
- TT Result: East Sussex CA 25m TT
- TT Result: Merseyside VTTA 25m TT
- TT Result: VTTA Kent 25 mile TT
- TT Result: Basildon CC 25m TT
- TT Result: Port Talbot Whs 10m TT
- Crit Result: The London Academy Grand Prix
- Crit Result: Portsmouth Evening Circuits 14
- Crit Result: Full Gas Summer Circuit Series #26
- Result: Team Tor 2000 Stage Races
- RR Result: Jack Campbell Memorial Road Race
- RR Result: Welsh Road Race Championships
- TT Result: Loose Cannon’s Conditioning 10m TT
- HC Result: Mid Devon Cycling Club Hill Climb 1
- TT Result: Kennoway RC Grand Prix De Gentleman 2up TTT
- TT Result: Gloucester City CC Hardriders 25m TT
- HC Result: North Tyneside Riders Hill Climb
- HC Result: Border City Wheelers Hill Climb
- HC Result: Cycle Club Basingstoke Hill Climb
- TT Result: National Youth (GHS) Championship Final
- Report/Result: Will Houghton Women’s Team Cup Race & Mens race
- RR Result: Surrey League Chiddingfold Road Races
Other News on VeloUK
- Rider Report: Alistair Gardner wins two Kermesses
- EVENTS: Portmore Classic (29th of September, Dorset)
- STARTLIST: National Youth (GHS) Championship Final
- Tour of Britain: Provisional Startlist
- Sunday: Jef Schils Memorial (National B)
- This Weekend: RTTC National 10 mile Championship
- Q&A: Killian O’Brien – third in the Junior Tour of Wales
- TOM PIDCOCK CONFIRMED FOR LLOYDS BANK TOUR OF BRITAIN MEN
- Startlist: 42nd Junior Tour of Wales
- Startlist: 360 North West Youth Tour
- Tour of Britain: Evenepoel/Alaphilippe To Race National Tour
- GB Juniors for Track Worlds in China
- THIS WEEKEND: CYCLOCROSS (Leicestershire)
- Startlist: Men’s National B (Worcestershire)
- Startlists: Fenwicks Tour of Mendip 2024
- Startlists: 19th Ryedale Grasscrete Grand Prix Road Races
- Men’s Tour of Britain News: Teams for 2024 Race
- Men’s Tour of Britain Route Revealed (Stages 5 & 6)
- NEWS: Women’s UCI Drops Team to Close
- Startlist: Youth and Junior Track Championships 2024
- Startlist: RTTC National 25 Mile Championship (Women/JuniorsYouth)
- Startlists: RTTC National 25 Mile Championship (Men)
- Hill Climb Championships: Change of Course
- TT Result: Ross-On-Wye & Dist CC 25m TT
- News: Men’s Tour of Britain Route (Stage 1 & 2)
- GB News: Paracycling Squad for Paris 2024
- Ribble Redefines Road with launch of Allroad
- BMCR: National Road Bike Time Trial Championship
- SUNDAY: Bath Road Club Junior National Series Road Race
- TLI CYCLING FEATURE: SUPER4SERIES
- NATIONAL CIRCUIT SERIES UPDATE 2024
- News: Josh Tarling Extends Contract at Ineos
- Tour of Britain for Men 2024
- News: Connor Swift Extends Contract with Ineos
- Updated GB Olympic Team News
- Sunday: 2024 Youth Circuit Race Championships (Cyclopark)
- ROBBED BY THE HIGHWAYS AGENCY – National Highways
- Startlist: BMCR National Road Championships E/F/G/H
- OLYMPIC NEWS – Team GB Announces First Riders for Olympics
- News: Alex Richardson Retires