Vern McClelland Memorial Omnium
🚴♂️ Vern McClelland Omnium
Sunday 13th Sept 2026 | Preston Park Velodrome, Brighton
Join us for the Vern McClelland Omnium — a full day of exciting racing celebrating a cornerstone of Sussex cycling. Whether you're a seasoned track racer or just finishing your first league season, this is the event to mark on your calendar.
📍 Event Details
📅 Date: Sunday 13th September 2026
🕘 Start Time: 09:30
🏁 Finish: Approximately 15:30
📍 Location: Preston Park Velodrome, Brighton
📌 Entries Close: On the day entries will be available
🔗 Entry Link: Enter
🏁 Race Format
Each rider will compete in five omnium-style events, with points accumulated across all races:
Scratch
1 lap Time Trial
Elimination
Australian Pursuit
Points
Prizes will be awarded based on total points across all events.
🧑🤝🧑 Categories
Youth Minor - Boys and Girls
Youth Major - Open and Girls
Senior A - Open and Women
Senior B - Open and Women
Senior C - Open and Women
Where practicable, separate races shall be organised for each age category.
Where the number of entries is low, categories may be combined in bunch events.
Where categories have been combined, a separate result shall be produced for each constituent category, and separate points schedules applied.
🎖️ Prizes
On-the-day race prizes for all categories
2026 Track League Awards will be presented after racing concludes
A full prize list will be confirmed on race day.
📝 How to Enter
Entry Link: Enter
Deadline: On the day entries will be available
Accreditation required: Riders must be SCRL accredited and hold a valid British Cycling race license
🙌 Why Race the Vern McClelland Omnium?
This annual event honours Vern McClelland, a lifelong champion of local racing. It’s a chance for our track league community to celebrate a season of hard work and fast legs — and to race in his spirit: full gas, full heart.
📣 Questions?
Get in touch: promoter@scrl.co.uk
We look forward to seeing you on the start line!