📷 & captions by Rory Hitchens
The first round of the London & South East Cyclocross League took place in Stanmer Park on the 6th September 2026. A bunch of us were there to support, heckle and enjoy the atmosphere and day. This is a mini gallery of the day:

Tom Marchment, Co-founder of HUNT bike wheels


Lots of Smiles! Aeight Bike Co

Jo Burt on the charge! Single speed, naturally on his Reilly

Dave Hemming full gas, flat out – foot. Out #soTomac

Dave Hemming crowd pleasing on The Neighbourhood Gravel hecklers corner.

Riche Freshwater (behind) would eventually catch and pass world champion John McGrath, for Richie’s first CX podium.

Hey Mate, you’ve got something stuck in your spokes.

Richie gets the better of John in the Vet 50+ race.

