Welcome to Cycling BC’s 2025 Provincial Championship for cyclocross, coined the Bear Crossing Grand Prix p/b Panache Cycling Sports.

Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2025 BC Provincial Cyclocross Championships. With support from viaSport, Cycling BC, the Capital Regional District, the City of Saanich, and the Province of British Columbia, we can welcome competitors, their families, friends, and our community to Layritz Park.

We acknowledge that this facility is located on the ancestral and unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) people, specifically the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.

Panache Cycling Sports Ltd. is a well-established professional cycling event organizing company that provides turnkey event management for provincial, national, and international cycling events in BC. For over 15 years, business owner Jon Watkin has utilized cycling as a platform to launch professional cycling careers, connect with the cycling community, and drive economic growth in host regions.

[UPDATED NOVEMBER 4] To accommodate athletes who do not yet have an annual Cycling BC membership and those travelling to attend our event, Cycling BC has approved updates to the license requirements and race schedule. Athletes can now participate in any category using a Single-Event License ($5 youth, $25 adults), but will not be eligible to win Provincial Championship medals or jerseys. Moreover, the U13, U15, U17, and U19 categories have been rescheduled to other start waves to accommodate recent ferry travel requests from parents—thank you for voicing your ideas!

Give it your all, play fair, and have fun.

Sincerely,

Panache Cycling Sports Ltd.

President

Jonathan M Watkin

WELCOME LETTER        2

TABLE OF CONTENTS        3

HOST CLUB & SPONSOR/PARTNER INFORMATION        4

GOVERNING BODY        5

EVENT OFFICIALS        5

ORGANIZER        5

VENUE INFORMATION        5

ACCESS        6

PARKING, WASHROOMS, & INTERNET        7

TEAM PITS        7

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES        7

MEDIA        7

ACCOMMODATION        7

CATEGORY LICENSE REQUIREMENTS & DESCRIPTIONS        8

CHAMPIONSHIP CATEGORIES        8

CHAMPIONSHIP CATEGORIES**        8

CHALLENGE CATEGORIES        9

GENERAL REGULATIONS        9

EVENT-SPECIFIC REGULATIONS        11

ANTI-DOPING        13

NUMBER PLACEMENT        13

TIMING & RESULTS INFO        14

MEDALS, JERSEY & CEREMONIES        14

REGISTRATION        14

SCHEDULE        14

PACKAGE PICKUP        14

COMPETITION DETAILS        15

EVENT SCHEDULE - November 9th, 2025 [Updated Nov 4]        16

Layritz Park, situated in Saanich just north of downtown Victoria, has emerged as one of British Columbia’s premier venues for cyclocross. The course winds through a mix of open playing fields, tree-lined pathways, and natural elevation features, creating a varied circuit that blends power and technical skill. Riders encounter grass, gravel, and packed dirt surfaces, with signature elements such as off-camber slopes, run-ups, and barrier sections that demand frequent dismounts. Layritz has hosted national-level events, including the Canadian Cyclocross Championships, and is recognized for its spectator-friendly design, which allows much of the course to be viewed from central vantage points. The venue continues to evolve with each edition, maintaining its reputation as a challenging and iconic stop on the Canadian cyclocross circuit.

ACCESS

• Driving route from Swartz Bay (OPEN ON GOOGLE MAPS), 25-40 minutes
• The park is open to the public. Please be kind and courteous to all.
• Public and spectators are permitted throughout the park and along the sides of the race course.

PARKING, WASHROOMS, & INTERNET

There are TWO parking lots readily available for the general public to use.

• Southeast side of the course, enter by Layritz Avenue [OPEN GOOGLE MAP PIN]
• North side of the course, enter by Markham Avenue [OPEN GOOGLE MAP PIN]

Please do not drive your vehicles on the service road or park near the diamonds or batting cage. These areas are meant for Saanich staff and commercial service vehicles only. Also, please respect the residential parking signs along Layritz Ave (we need to be good neighbours to those in the area).

TEAM PITS

Our race course includes a 2-direction pit! [So pro!]. Power Washers will be provided pending approval.

First aid will be on-site for all group racing sessions. The first aid kit will be located at the Race Officials’ desk. The medical team will treat athletes, staff, officials and volunteers.

• First Aid Attendants:

• ____

• The closest hospital is located 5 km from the facility:

• Victoria General Hospital
• 1 Hospital Way, Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5

• For all media inquiries, please contact Jon by email: info@panachecyclingsports.com.

CHAMPIONSHIP CATEGORIES

Single-Event Licenses are available (as of Nov 4th, 2025) but do not award championship prizes.

CHAMPIONSHIP CATEGORIES**

Courtesy of Panache Cycling Sports, champions receive a complimentary provincial championship jersey at the 2025 Cyclocross Championship. [We are seeking a sponsor for 2026 - interested?]

Single-Event Licenses are available (as of Nov 4th, 2025) but do not award championship prizes.

CHALLENGE CATEGORIES

Youth athletes who wish to compete in a different age category temporarily can submit a TEMPORARY AGE upgrade request at cyclingbc.net/upgrade-request.

1. The Provincial Championships are an AA-level sanctioned event. Therefore, UCI regulations apply to all championship categories. It is the athlete’s responsibility to know the rules.
2. The Provincial Championships will occur on the scheduled date and time. Regardless of unforeseen delays or prolonged stoppages, the Championships will not extend past Sunday, November 9, 2025. However, the racing format may be modified at the discretion of the President of the Commissaire Panel (PCP) and the Technical Delegate.
3. Bikes and equipment are required to comply with UCI and Cycling Canada regulations.

• All bikes will be subject to inspection before each race.
• All athletes must wear a helmet that satisfies all Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or equivalent requirements.
• Commissaires and organizers accept no responsibility for the conditions of the competitors’ bicycles before, during and after each event.

4. Athletes must compete in the clothing of their affiliated club/team, as per their license, or wear non-branded neutral clothing.  
5. Support staff are expected to hold an active UCI technical license matching their associated role. Visit cyclingbc.net/edu to learn more. This will be enforced at the discretion of the President of the Commissaire Panel. Non-UCI Technical License holders may be restricted from certain areas.
6. If an athlete is eliminated from an event by the commissaires, they must withdraw from the race immediately; failure to do so may result in disciplinary action.
7. REMINDER FOR CYCLOCROSS: 

• Please LABEL pit wheels or other equipment with your race number.
• Please ensure any spare bikes have a TIMING CHIP that has been activated, correctly labelled, and attached to the bike.
• In the pits, each rider is allowed a maximum of two support mechanics. No pets allowed.

8. Eligibility to Race: Per Cycling Canada’s 2025 companion guide (1.2.028 N), this competition is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, landed immigrants, and individuals with refugee status in all categories, including UCI categories. 

• Proof of citizenship status (such as a passport, permanent resident card, landed immigrant status, or refugee status papers), including UCI categories, may be required.
• BC residents must hold an active Cycling BC membership (Provincial Race or UCI Race license) and have a CYCLOCROSS designation to participate in a CHAMPIONSHIP category.
• Out-of-province and international racers can compete in the CHAMPIONSHIP and/or CHALLENGE categories by holding a UCI International license.
• Out-of-province and international racers without a UCI International license can instead compete in a CHALLENGE category using a Single-Event License (e.g., Single-Speed).
• Single-Event License holders can now participate in any category using a Single-Event License ($5 youth, $25 adults) [updated November 4th due to low registration]; however, SEL holders are not eligible for championship medals and jerseys.

9. Eligibility to Win: Only BC residents with the necessary membership/license can win a BC Provincial Championship title and medals.

• Two podium presentations will occur if a non-BC resident (i.e., Albertan) places among the top three overall finishers in their race category. The first presentation will celebrate the race’s finish order, and the second will commemorate the Provincial Championship.
• Provincial Championship titles, jerseys, and medals will be awarded regardless of the number of athletes in the category.

10. All protests concerning the finish order shall be examined and resolved by the PCP, whose decision is final and without appeal. Protests must be made verbally or in writing to the PCP within 15 minutes after the unofficial results are posted. There is no required deposit or payment to launch a protest. Final decisions will be announced directly, so podium ceremonies may proceed.
11. All athletes finishing on the podium must attend the award ceremonies and wear their affiliated club/team cycling clothing. According to UCI Rule 1.2.113, riders must appear on the podium in competition clothing (i.e., without any political messaging). Failure to do so will result in a fine and loss of the award (including prize money) according to UCI rule 2.12.007.1.4. Athletes who cannot participate in the ceremony must advise the PCP or the Technical Delegate with a valid reason.
12. Official race results will be released after the Finish Judge signs them and distributes them at the event check-in area. They will also be posted on the race’s official website in the following days.
13. It is against the law to urinate in public in British Columbia. If doing so, you may be cited by local law enforcement. Please also obey all traffic laws, speed limits, and the directions of law enforcement.  Cycling BC Commissaires may enforce these rules concerning athletes and team staff, even if there is no citation by local law enforcement.
14. All athletes must use the supplied body/frame numbers, without modification (e.g., cutting, folding). See the Number Placement section for event-specific details.
15. All participants agree to abide by Cycling BC’s code of conduct. The President of the Commissaire Panel and/or Event Organizer reserves the right to exclude an athlete or team from competing in the remainder of the event if Cycling BC’s Code of Conduct is deemed to have been violated.

16. Event Duration: All distances outlined in the Event Schedule section are subject to final approval by the President of the Commissaires Panel and the Technical Delegate. Distances will be confirmed at the Manager's Meeting.
17. To optimize the competitive experience for athletes, Cycling BC’s cyclocross-specific regulations are outlined on our Competition Regulations webpage and highlighted below.

• G = Guideline                E = Enforced                N = National Rule

18. Additional Information:

CCES may conduct doping control. Athletes who are selected for testing will be met by a chaperone upon exiting the track. The location of the doping control station will be identified. Athletes participating in the 2025 Canadian Track Championships who require the use of a medication that is included on the Prohibited List must apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) before participating in the event.

Riders are required to wear clothing that corresponds to the team/club indicated on their license, with the exception of riders representing their provincial team. Failure to wear appropriate clothing may result in fines. Independent riders must wear neutral clothing without any sponsor logos or branding.

• This event will utilize a combination of electronic timing and hand-timing by our Race Officials.
• Start lists will be posted at the race headquarters in the infield.
• Call-ups will be determined on the 2024 BC Provincial results and Canadian rankings for championship categories. Racers must register online by November 2nd at 11:59 pm (5 business days before the race) to be considered for call-ups.
• UNOFFICIAL online web score results are available via mobile device. Athletes may submit a protest within 15 minutes of the results being posted and before the awards ceremony.
• Official Results will be posted online no later than 24 hrs after the event (_____ website).

• Awards will be presented approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the racing.
• All athletes who have placed on the podium must attend the award ceremonies. Failure to do so may result in a fine and loss of prize money when applicable. Riders who cannot attend the ceremony must advise the President of the Commissaires Panel or the Technical Delegate of a valid reason. Note that travel is not considered a valid reason.
• Riders must wear their cycling kit to the award ceremony. Failure to do so may result in a fine and loss of the award.

Cancellation Policy: Entry fees are refundable (less a processing fee), provided a written cancellation notice is received at info@panachecyclingsports.com by the registration deadline above.

Withdrawal: Competitors who need to withdraw after the registration deadline must email  info@panachecyclingsports.com with the subject “WITHDRAWAL – CX PROVINCIALS – ATHLETE NAME” to confirm their withdrawal. Otherwise, they will appear on the start list as DNS.

Registration will be online only. There will be no late registrations. No Exceptions.

PACKAGE PICKUP

• Package pick-up will be available at the race office from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.
• The rider or a representative can pick up race packages; however, the rider’s UCI license must be presented to collect the package.

COMPETITION DETAILS

• The race officials reserve the right to combine categories and change distances for mass-start events based on registration numbers.
• The final event schedule and start list will be posted after Friday’s Team Manager meeting.
• Race Distances may be shortened due to time constraints and will be finalized at the daily Manager’s Meeting.

EVENT SCHEDULE - November 9th, 2025 [Updated Nov 4]