Preview: Horwich Humdinger – 4th October
Horwich CC are really looking forward to hosting the third round of the NWCCA 2026-27 season back at Leverhulme Park, with the Horwich Humdinger, which has been running since 1979 (!) courtesy of and with the support of Bolton Council!
It will be a typical Leverhulme course, pretty fast, some technical challenges and some new tweaks to the course, but this year you are going to race the other way round!
Some housekeeping….
Parking
Please park considerately within the confines of the Park if at all possible in Area’s A (available all day) and if you can’t find space, please park with consideration to the local community, don’t block drives etc, the support of the local community is critical to the future of the race. Particular care would be appreciated along Long Lane, Area D which runs parallel to the park, thank you!
We have also secured additional parking, Area B, which will be a secured area available to marshalls/riders/spectators who will be on site all day, it will be accessible until 9:30am and then again after 4pm. If you would like to use please send the organiser, Andy your registration number by email to Andy Porter by midday Saturday 3rd October and we will ensure you can park there.
Finally Area C – NO CX PARKING – Adjacent to PowerLeague building, marked in red.
Security
Its a public park, so please take care with bikes and personal items, keeping vehicles locked and bikes secured at all times, regrettably we have had thefts historically, please be vigilant!
Coffee & Cake
We are delighted to welcome Pink Tipple back again, a mobile coffee van on site, who will be providing coffee and cake, and they accept contactless and cash. They’ll be on site before the first race, please give them your trade!
This is located at the Leisure Centre, not the main entrance, but side entrance next to the running track, see image below.
Public Park
Leverhulme Park is very popular, so please be courteous and respectful to all visitors and we have access to the toilets in the leisure centre next to registration. Furthermore, the local community have taken great pride in re-wilding areas of the park, please be respectful and protect these areas.
Young Racers – U8/U10/U12
Podium presentations and photos, we aim to do this at/around midday for all age groups and categories just after the finish.
Senior, V40 & Junior Open
Could we ask a favour? you are the last race, we would really appreciate your help after the race helping us take the course down, if everyone could spare 5-10mins after the race bringing in a few stakes and barrier tape each that would help us enormously, thanks in advance!
Looking forward to seeing you all on Sunday! Horwich CC