Grass Track Cycling

The cycling events have had a chequered history in the sports. It was the Cycle Club which originally promoted the first “Amateur Athletic Sports” in 1892. At that time, the Committee consisted of members of the cycle club and a few outsiders, and the events included two cycle races, the 5-mile and 3-mile handicaps.

Many events at our type of location have switched to mountain cycling; however, here at Ambleside, we have retained track cycling on a 300m circuit, ensuring the sport remains exciting for spectators. Both the Senior and Junior events are also handicapped, which helps to ensure that every race is closely contested.

Watch this exciting sport in the main arena.

Senior Programme

500m Sprint handicap
800 metres handicap
1600 metres handicap
3200 metres handicap
Devil Takes the Hindmost

The premium cycle event of the afternoon is the “Devil Take Hindmost” where the last competitor is eliminated at the end of each circuit until the prize goes to the “last man standing”.

Junior Programme

300 metres Scratch
500 metres Handicap
800 metres Handicap
Ladies Programme:
500 metres
800 metres
1500 metres

Further details of the order timings and of all cycle races can be found in the programme

Visitors are welcome to enter, and cash entries will be taken on the day, but you will need to be experienced on a track bike (fixed-gear, no brakes!), and your bike must have tyres with tread suitable for riding on grass.

To enter or for more information, please contact Fiona Graham at carlislecyclingassoc@yahoo.com

Entries for Cycle Events close 25th July 2026