Introduction to Sussex Cycle Racing League

Every Wednesday evening from April to August, the track at Preston Park, Brighton, comes to life with a fantastic series of races for all categories of riders and all ages. Usually between 60 and 80 competitors take part in the racing, which includes all types of events from scratch races, handicaps and points races to the more unusual keirins and devil-take-the-hindmost contests.

Dubbed “the friendliest track league in the country”, new riders of all abilities are always given a warm welcome.

Whether you are a potential rider or spectator, you can be guaranteed a great evening of entertainment at Preston Park. Racing begins at 7.00pm (6.45pm in April and August) and continues until around 8.45pm depending on daylight. Commentary is by our resident race reporter Gavin Smith, and top-class refreshments are available from the award-winning caterer Andrea McClelland.

During the season, our monthly newsletter Preston Park News is published, featuring all the latest results, overall points scores, rider profiles, etc. The generous prize-list is supplemented by weekly lap prizes for seniors and a cash prize for the MOST COMBATIVE YOUTH.

Most of the youngsters in the league’s youth races are members of three local youth cycle clubs, VC Jubilee, Preston Park Youth CC and In-Gear Development.

If you live within an hour or so of Brighton, you really are missing out if you don’t come along and sample the delights of the Preston Park track, either as a rider or as a spectator. But be warned, if you attend once, you’re guaranteed to be here all season.

For details of how to get in touch with SCRL jump to the contact page or to find out how to get to the track go to the location page. Thank you for visiting us at Sussex Cycle Racing League and we hope to see you at the track this summer.