• Licence
  A British Cycling Racing Licence is required, with day licences often available for beginners and first-time racers.

• Entering races
  Most road and criterium races can be found and entered via the British Cycling Events Calendar.

• Bike
  A road bike that meets British Cycling technical regulations is required.

• Equipment rules
  TT bars and clip-on aero extensions are not permitted in mass-start road or criterium races.

Further discipline-specific information below.

• Licence
  A Full British Cycling Racing Licence is recommended. Provisional and day licences are often available for entry-level races.

• Entering races
  Most events can be found and entered via the British Cycling Events Calendar or the organiser’s website.

• Bike & tyres
  Cyclo-cross races require a CX bike with knobbly tyres; MTB XC races require a suitable mountain bike. Tyre choice and setup should match course conditions.

• Rules & safety
  Helmet standards, tyre limits and bike setup follow British Cycling / UCI technical regulations for each discipline.

More detailed discipline-specific guidance below.

• Licence
  A British Cycling Racing Licence is required. Some track leagues allow day licences, but many prefer or require a full licence - always check the league rules.

• Entering races
  Track races and leagues are usually entered via the track or club’s website, rather than the main BC events calendar.

• Bike
  A fixed-gear track bike with no brakes is required. Many tracks offer bike hire for first-time racers.

• Rules & safety
  Helmet use is mandatory. Equipment and safety rules follow British Cycling and venue-specific regulations, and most riders must complete a track induction before racing.

Further discipline-specific information below.

• Licence
  Licence requirements vary by event. Some gravel races run under British Cycling and may require a race or day licence, while most sportives and grand fondos do not require a racing licence. Always check the event details.

• Entering events
  Entries are usually via the event organiser’s website. Some competitive gravel races may also appear on the British Cycling Events Calendar.

• Bike
  Gravel events typically require a gravel or suitable cyclo-cross bike. Sportives and grand fondos are open to road bikes and a wide range of non-competitive setups.

• Rules & safety
  Equipment rules are generally more relaxed than racing, but helmet use is mandatory. Competitive gravel events may follow British Cycling or UCI technical regulations.

Further discipline-specific information below.

• Licence
  Time trials in the UK are governed by Cycling Time Trials (CTT). Most open events require CTT membership, with day memberships available for first-time or occasional riders.

• Entering events
  Entries are made via the Cycling Time Trials (CTT) website or the event organiser’s page. Club events are often entered directly through local clubs.

• Bike
  Time trials allow TT bikes, aero bars and aerodynamic equipment, provided they meet CTT technical and safety regulations.

• Rules & safety
  Helmet use is mandatory. CTT has specific rules on bike setup, clothing, numbers and rider visibility - including requirements around rear lights and identification.

Further discipline-specific information below.