Hosted on the Home Grounds of Tygerberg Mountain Bike Club, the first race of the The 2020 WC XCO Series, takes place at Bloemendal, Durbanville on the 8 February 2020.
Western Cape riders will enjoy a competitive start to the year.
Online Entries
Online Entries can be done via Quicket for the first race of the WC XCO Series. Click on the Enter Now link that can be found lower on this page.
Online Entries Close: Tuesday 4 February 2020
Late Entries: Late entries will be accepted at race pre-registration on the Friday before the event until 4pm only, however there will be an additional late entry fee of R50.
Cycling South Africa Membership and Licence Requirements: To register and race (and to qualify for regional or provincial colours), South African riders must hold a valid Cycling South Africa Membership or Cycling South Africa Full Racing Licence at the time of entry.
Juniors and Elites need to have Cycling South Africa Full Racing Licences and all other categories may have Cycling South Africa Memberships. For more information about Cycling South Africa, Click here
Please ensure that you have paid your Cycling South Africa fee. Kindly bring your printed Membership/Licence Card to registration.
Foreign nationals and others with valid reasons for not having Cycling South Africa Membership/ Licences may purchase a day licence at registration or via the entry process in order to race.
Series Membership: Not applicable this year.
Compulsory Practice: It is compulsory for Nippers and Sprogs to practice the course at the official practice on the day before the race (Friday) and checking will be done. This is for their safety – to give parents and riders the opportunity to identify which obstacles riders are not competent to ride and to ensure that they do not get lost en route !
Race categories, Entry fees and Race times
Race categories are based on your 2020 Birthday Age and not on your current age. For example, if you are now 10, but turning 11 on 20 December 2020, you are a Sprog Girl for all 2020 races.
Regions
To qualify for WC Colours Awards, you need to enter your Region correctly during the race entry process. And, the Region that you select during the entry process, must be the same as the Region that you have on your Cycling SA profile. Please check and correct you CyclingSA profile if necessary.
To check your Region, click your maps below:
EARLY ENTRIES ARE CLOSED
LATE ENTRIES AVAILABLE AT BLOEMENDAL ON
FRIDAY 7 FEB FROM 14:00 TO 16:00
Programme:
The provisional programme is as follow.
Course and distances
The course map is as follows.
Marking of the Track: Marking of the track and the construction of the race village will commence on Thursday prior to the event.
WPMTBC only take possession of the track being utilized on the commencement of the official practice and at that stage will offer the necessary marshaling and medical services.
Technical/Feed zones: There will be two Technical & Feed zones which will operate back-to-back on the start field. Entrance to these zones will be restricted. Please apply for access at registration.
Host venue
Sponsors
This event is made possible by:
The Century City Sport Festival celebrates its 12th year of existence. The City Cycling Club has been hosting the criterium for the Sports Festival from the first edition and has seen it grow in leaps and bounds. Racing is around a 1.5 kilometre circuit which is secured by the very competent Century City Property Owners security staff. This is an ideal event to test the legs before the WP Road League that commences from the middle of March.
The season opening Century City Criterium takes place on 1 March 2020. The ever popular crit race is hosted by Century City in conjunction with the City Cycling Club. Racing starts at 8h00.
Registration and costs
Entry to the event is for free – All participants must enter as per normal on this website, there WILL be on the day ‘late entries’.
This event is only a training race but we will be having a podium for the first 3 finishers (no prize money). The event DOES NOT form part of the WP League Road Race series.
Categories and seeding
The 2020 season will follow the new categories and seeding guidelines. In most instances participants will already be allocated to fixed categories based on past races. See the same article on how to improve or change your seeding.
Course and distances
We will follow the same course as the previous years, starting next to the MyCity bus terminal, around the various roundabouts, and back again. This is a technical circuit with strips of cobblestone in places.
| Time | Activity | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 8h00 | Roads Close | |
| 8h10 | U11/U13 | 15 minutes |
| 8h30 | Roads Open for Residents | 10 minutes |
| 8h40 | U15/U17 | 20 minutes |
| 9h00 | Roads Open for Residents | 10 minutes |
| 9h15 | Cat 4 + CCC + Women + Cat3 | 30 minutes |
| 9h40 | Roads Open for Residents | 10 minutes |
| 10h00 | Cat 2 | 35 minutes |
| 10h40 | Roads Open for Residents | 10 minutes |
| 11h00 | Cat 1 | 45 minutes |
| 12h00 | Roads Open |
Starting Times
We need to follow a strict timetable due to the requirement to allow resident traffic through. Please ensure you are at the start well in advance of your start time.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8h00 | Roads Close |
| 8h10 – 8h25 | Race – U11 and U13 |
| 8h30 – 8h40 | Break to allow residents traffic access |
| 8h40 – 9h00 | Race – U15 and U17 |
| 9h00 – 9h10 | Break to allow residents traffic access |
| 9h15 – 9h45 | Race – Cat 4 + CCC + Women + Cat3 |
| 9h50 – 10h00 | Break to allow residents traffic access |
| 10h00 – 10h35 | Race – Cat 2 |
| 10h40 – 10h50 | Break to allow residents traffic access |
| 11h00 – 11h45 | Race – Cat 1 |
| 12h00 | Roads Open |
Costs
Online entries, using the Enter Now button found on this page, is the most cost effective way to enter our races. (See more details about costs and discounts). Entries close the Friday prior to the race. After this time late registration will only be possible at the registration table on the day at the event. No discounts will apply on the day. (Read more about the registration process).
The costs for this race are;
| Category | Online | Late |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 – 3 | R0 | R0 |
| Category 4 | R0 | R0 |
| Scholars | R0 | R0 |
Online registration
IMPORTANT: You will be charged R50 for the annual WP Cycling Road League number!
This number will be used for ALL WP Cycling road races in 2020, including the scholars categories.
If you do not plan to race any other WP Cycling race this year, please send us an email to events@wpcycling.com with your name and ID number, so that we can prepare a temporary number and waiver the R50.
Event management, online entries and payments made possible by 
Problems with CSA Membership or Licenses?
See the page about CSA membership or licenses, or if you have problems with this during the registration process.
Parking
Parking will be available in the parking area next to Link Road , Century City alternatively at the Virgin Active parking lot.
Our second race back after lockdown sees us return to the ever popular Perdeberg Cellars. Dirk, Rob and the rest of the team there are welcoming us back with open arms!
The race consists of loops of a 50km route and we are offering either 150km or 100km races, depending on your preference. However, we are also including an 80km race of the U/17’s and the U/19 development riders.
Start List:
Please confirm your start times on this Start List. Some category changes had to be made to accommodate Covid19 regulations for distancing.
Course and Distances:
| Distance | Description |
|---|---|
| 150km (3 loops) |
For individual elites and teams. Teams cannot have U/19’s participating |
| 100km (2 loops) |
Individuals, ladies and U/19’s – 2 Start groups – Pick fast/early group or slow/late group |
| 80km (2 loops) |
For U/17’s and U/19 development riders. Starting from the venue, the first 20km will be a neutral zone. |
Start times:
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:00 | 150km (3 loops) – Teams and individuals |
| 8:20 | 100km (2 loops) – A batch |
| 8:30 | 100km (2 loops) – Women |
| 8:40 | 100km (2 loops) – B batch |
| 9:00 | 80km (2 loops) – U/17 & U/19 Development – Neutral ride to start (20km away) |
Registration and costs
All registrations have to be completed and paid by Thursday 1 October because we need to perform a risk analysis and plan the start groups. These restrictions are needed to allow us to host a race while meeting the various Covid-19 restrictions and regulations.
| Entry Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Online entries (before Thursday midnight) – 150km and 100km | R250 |
| Online entries (before Thursday midnight) – 80km | R150 |
Please note: Due to Covid-19 regulations no late entries can be accepted! No entry on the day!
All participants will receive a confirmation email on Friday 2 October to indicate their start group and start times. Each participant will also be assigned to either the blue or black registration area. On the day, follow the coloured arrows leading to the coloured gazebo. Please ensure that your email address is correct on your online profile so that you can receive this email.
Parking:
Parking facilities will be on the field at Perdeberg Cellars. Please keep the restaurant parking open for restaurant clientele.
Start Times:
Start times will be published closer to the time, however the 150km route will be starting at 8h00. Thereafter, start times will be determined depending on the number of participants. These details will also from part of the race participant email that will go out.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE USE THE MOBII TIMING SYSTEM TO TIME OUR RACES. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A MOBII TIMING CHIP YOU WILL HAVE TO PURCHASE ONE WITH YOUR RACE ENTRY
Any queries relating to the event can directed to events@wpcycling.com or road@wpcycling.com
Be a Sports Trust “HERO” for our Community
The Sports Trust is excited to be hosting its inaugural Virtual Cycle Challenge as Covid-19 has led to dramatic adjustments, changes and reinventing the way sports participation is managed the globe over. As such, The Sports Trust has adapted accordingly, to ensure that it delivers on its stated mandate and objectives.
The Trust hosts a number of community cycling events for the advancement of the Development Cycling Programme as a priority. These events provide the cyclists and the communities with platforms to promote the sport, generate income and provide an opportunity to participate in competitive races.
This inaugural Sports Trust Virtual Cycle Challenge is taking place on Sunday 11 October 2020 with the Piketberg community, identified as the main beneficiary. The format is flexible, open and accessible for all cyclists, irrespective of their physical and geographical location. You can use your road bike or mountain bike and cycle where ever you choose. Please adhere to the COVID19 regulations in your country on the day and remember to be
safe and wear your helmet.
Cyclists can choose their distance according to their fitness level, which includes 5km, 20km, 50km and 108km on the day. Please remember to record your time using any fitness device or STAVA app. Once completed, you will need to manually upload your times onto www.finishtime.co.za to be eligible for your certificate of completion.
Entries are online using www.Quicket.co.za for this challenge and cost ZAR 50 per person. Remember that you need to complete the challenge on the actual day of Sunday 11 October 2020 and manually record your times.
We invite you to be part of this inaugural “Virtual Cycle Challenge” and be a Sports Trust “HERO” for our Piketberg community.
We look forward to seeing you and connecting with you on our social media platforms and remember to tag us using #STVirtualCycle, #STHero.
For more information and to Enter online visit our website www.thesportstrust.co.za
Presented by Computer Mania and hosted on the home grounds of Tygerberg Mountain Bike Club, SA XCO#3 & WC XCO#2 (UCI Cat 1), takes place at Bloemendal, Durbanville on 17 April 2021.
On 18 April 2021 there will be a WC XCO#3 (UCI Cat 2) for Sub-Jnr, Youth, Junior and Elite, (Women and Men). Please note that you need to do a separate entry for the race on the 18th.
Online Entries
Online Entries can be done via the Enter Now link that can be found lower down on this page.
Online Entries Close: Tuesday 13 April 2021
Late Entries: No late entries
Cycling South Africa Membership and Licence Requirements: To register and race (and to qualify for regional or provincial colours), South African riders must hold a valid Cycling South Africa Membership or Cycling South Africa Full Racing Licence at the time of entry.
Juniors and Elites need to have Cycling South Africa Full Racing Licences and all other categories may have Cycling South Africa Memberships. For more information about Cycling South Africa, Click here
Please ensure that you have paid your Cycling South Africa fee. Kindly bring your printed Membership/Licence Card to registration.
Foreign nationals and others with valid reasons for not having Cycling South Africa Membership/ Licences may purchase a day licence at registration or via the entry process in order to race.
Compulsory Practice: It is compulsory for Nippers and Sprogs to practice the course at the official practice on the day before the race (Friday) and checking will be done. This is for their safety – to give parents and riders the opportunity to identify which obstacles riders are not competent to ride and to ensure that they do not get lost on route !
Race categories, Entry fees, Race times and Event info:
Race categories are based on your 2021 Birthday Age and not on your current age. For example, if you are now 10, but turning 11 on 20 December 2021, you are a Sprog Girl for all 2021 races.
Regions
To qualify for WC Colours Awards, you need to enter your Region correctly during the race entry process. And, the Region that you select during the entry process, must be the same as the Region that you have on your Cycling SA profile. Please check and correct you CyclingSA profile if necessary.
To check your Region, click your maps below:
Programme:
CSA-MTB 2021 Std Program XCO 3-2021 Final
Course and distances
Short Course
Long Course
Marking of the Track: Marking of the track and the construction of the race village will commence on Thursday prior to the event.
WPMTBC only take possession of the track being utilized on the commencement of the official practice and at that stage will offer the necessary marshaling and medical services.
Technical/Feed zones: There will be two Technical & Feed zones which will operate back-to-back on the start field. Entrance to these zones will be restricted. Please apply for access at registration.
Sponsors
Presented by Computer Mania and hosted on the home grounds of Tygerberg Mountain Bike Club, WC XCO#3 (UCI Cat 2), takes place at Bloemendal, Durbanville on 18 April 2021. Racing categories on the 18th is for the Sub-Jnr, Youth, Junior and Elites (Women and Men).
The relay race on the 18th will be a fun event for all primary school children (13yrs & under). The relay event will consist of 4 riders, boys and girls teams. It will be on the short course and the aim is to see which team can complete the most number of laps in 45 minutes.
Sports Class: Open to all and will be 4 laps of the short course.
Online Entries
Online Entries can be done via the Enter Now link that can be found lower down on this page.
Online Entries Close: Tuesday 13 April 2021
Late Entries: No late entries
Cycling South Africa Membership and Licence Requirements: To register and race (and to qualify for regional or provincial colours), South African riders must hold a valid Cycling South Africa Membership or Cycling South Africa Full Racing Licence at the time of entry.
Juniors and Elites need to have Cycling South Africa Full Racing Licences and all other categories may have Cycling South Africa Memberships. For more information about Cycling South Africa, Click here
Please ensure that you have paid your Cycling South Africa fee. Kindly bring your printed Membership/Licence Card to registration.
Foreign nationals and others with valid reasons for not having Cycling South Africa Membership/ Licences may purchase a day licence at registration or via the entry process in order to race.
Compulsory Practice: It is compulsory for Nippers and Sprogs to practice the course at the official practice on the day before the race (Friday) and checking will be done. This is for their safety – to give parents and riders the opportunity to identify which obstacles riders are not competent to ride and to ensure that they do not get lost on route !
Race categories, Entry fees, Race times and Event info:
Race categories are based on your 2021 Birthday Age and not on your current age. For example, if you are now 10, but turning 11 on 20 December 2021, you are a Sprog Girl for all 2021 races.
Regions
To qualify for WC Colours Awards, you need to enter your Region correctly during the race entry process. And, the Region that you select during the entry process, must be the same as the Region that you have on your Cycling SA profile. Please check and correct you CyclingSA profile if necessary.
To check your Region, click your maps below:
Programme:
Event programme for 18 April 2021 is at the bottom of the attached link.
CSA-MTB 2021 Std Program XCO 3-2021 Final
Course and distances
Short Course
Long Course
Marking of the Track: Marking of the track and the construction of the race village will commence on Thursday prior to the event.
WPMTBC only take possession of the track being utilized on the commencement of the official practice and at that stage will offer the necessary marshaling and medical services.
Technical/Feed zones: There will be two Technical & Feed zones which will operate back-to-back on the start field. Entrance to these zones will be restricted. Please apply for access at registration.
Sponsors
The fourth race of the 2021 WC XCO Series, takes place at Hoogekraal Farm, Cape Town on 8 May 2021.
Online Entries
Online Entries are closed. There are no Late Entries.
Online Entries Close: Wednesday 5 May 2021 at 12pm.
Please view registration and number board collection times on the programme below.
Cycling South Africa Membership and Licence Requirements: To register and race (and to qualify for regional or provincial colours), South African riders must hold a valid Cycling South Africa Membership or Cycling South Africa Full Racing Licence at the time of entry.
Juniors and Elites need to have Cycling South Africa Full Racing Licences and all other categories may have Cycling South Africa Memberships. For more information about Cycling South Africa, Click here
Please ensure that you have paid your Cycling South Africa fee. Kindly bring your printed Membership/Licence Card to registration.
Foreign nationals and others with valid reasons for not having Cycling South Africa Membership/ Licences may purchase a day licence at registration or via the entry process in order to race.
Race categories are based on your 2021 Birthday Age and not on your current age. For example, if you are now 10, but turning 11 on 20 December 2021, you are a Sprog Girl for all 2021 races.
Regions
To qualify for WC Colours Awards, you need to enter your Region correctly during the race entry process. And, the Region that you select during the entry process, must be the same as the Region that you have on your Cycling SA profile. Please check and correct you CyclingSA profile if necessary.
To check your Region, click your maps below:
Programme:
W-Cape XCO 4-2021 Programme V03
Course and distances
LONG COURSE
SHORT COURSE
Marking of the Track: Marking of the track and the construction of the race village will commence on Thursday prior to the event.
WPMTBC only take possession of the track being utilized on the commencement of the official practice and at that stage will offer the necessary marshaling and medical services.
Technical/Feed zones: There will be two Technical & Feed zones which will operate back-to-back on the start field. Entrance to these zones will be restricted. Please apply for access at registration.
Sponsors
This event is made possible by:
We’re back in the beautiful Slanghoek Valley for our next race. Please note our new registration and parking venue at Eike Saal.
The route is a mixture of rolling hills on the one side and a flat sometimes windy section called ‘Waaihoek’ on the other side. The race will cross the Breede River by using the low cement bridge. Please keep on checking social media should this area experience heavy rains.
Registration and costs
| Entry Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Online entries for Cat 1, 2, 3, Women and U19’s riding with Cat 1 | R250 |
| Online entries for Cat 4, U17 and U19 Development | R150 |
Course and distances
- Category 1 – 120 kms (3 x 40kms)
- Category 2 – 120km (3 x 40kms) (Select Cat2 – Long during registration)
- Category 2 – 80 kms (2 x 40 kms) (Select Cat 2 during registration)
- Category 3 – 80 kms (2 x 40 kms)
- Women – 80kms (2 x 40 kms)
- Youth – u17,u19 – 80 kms (2 x 40kms)
- Cat 4 80kms (2 x 40kms)
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE CAPPING THE ENTRIES AT 70 PARTICIPANTS PER START GROUP.
Start Times
CATEGORY 1 TO START AT 8.00AM – Other categories will be confirmed later
- 08h00 – Category 1 and u/19 men
- 08h05 – Category 2 – 120kms
- 08h20 – Category 2 – 80kms
- 08h25 – Category 3
- 08h30 – Women and u/19 Girls
- 08h35 – u/17,u/19 Development
- 08h35 – Cat 4
Registration and Parking
Registration and Parking will be at Eike Saal on the Slanghoek Road, just before the start area – Please look out for the parking signs.
Race Numbers and Tags
All participants will be issued with race specific numbers and frame boards which include timing tags. All frame boards / tags are to be returned at the end of the race.
Entry
Entry will close 9h00 on Friday 21 May. No later entries will be possible after this time.
Cat2: You have to select Cat2 – Long (for 120km) or Cat 2 (for 80km).
The 5th race of the 2021 WC XCO Series takes place at Hemel & Aarde Valley, Hermanus, on 29 May 2021.
PLEASE NOTE LAP CHANGES ON PROGRAMME BELOW!
Online Entries
Online Entries can be done via the Enter Now link that can be found lower down on this page.
Online Entries: Online Entries close on 26 May 2021 at 12pm. NO LATE ENTRIES!
Competition Time: A pair of Oakley’s is up for grabs!!!
Cycling South Africa Membership and Licence Requirements: To register and race (and to qualify for regional or provincial colours), South African riders must hold a valid Cycling South Africa Membership or Cycling South Africa Full Racing Licence at the time of entry.
Juniors and Elites need to have Cycling South Africa Full Racing Licences and all other categories may have Cycling South Africa Memberships. For more information about Cycling South Africa, Click here
Please ensure that you have paid your Cycling South Africa fee. Kindly bring your printed Membership/Licence Card to registration.
Foreign nationals and others with valid reasons for not having Cycling South Africa Membership/ Licences may purchase a day licence at registration or via the entry process in order to race.
Race categories, Entry fees and Race times
Race categories are based on your 2021 Birthday Age and not on your current age. For example, if you are now 10, but turning 11 on 20 December 2021, you are a Sprog Girl for all 2021 races.
Regions
To qualify for WC Colours Awards, you need to enter your Region correctly during the race entry process. And, the Region that you select during the entry process, must be the same as the Region that you have on your Cycling SA profile. Please check and correct you CyclingSA profile if necessary.
To check your Region, click your maps below:
Programme:
W-Cape XCO 5-2021 Programme V04
Course:
WC XCO #5 Short Course
WPMTBC only take possession of the track being utilized on the commencement of the official practice and at that stage will offer the necessary marshaling and medical services.
Technical/Feed zones: There will be two Technical & Feed zones which will operate back-to-back on the start field. Entrance to these zones will be restricted.
Host
Overberg Cycling Association
Sponsors
This event is made possible by:
The WC XCO Champs will be taking place at Oakhill Sports Campus, Knysna on 26 June 2021.
Online Entries
Online Entries are now closed.
Online Entries Close: Wednesday, 23 June 2021
Late Entries: No late entries
Cycling South Africa Membership and Licence Requirements: To register and race (and to qualify for regional or provincial colours), South African riders must hold a valid Cycling South Africa Membership or Cycling South Africa Full Racing Licence at the time of entry.
Juniors and Elites need to have Cycling South Africa Full Racing Licences and all other categories may have Cycling South Africa Memberships. For more information about Cycling South Africa, Click here
Please ensure that you have paid your Cycling South Africa fee. Kindly bring your printed Membership/Licence Card to registration.
Foreign nationals and others with valid reasons for not having Cycling South Africa Membership/ Licences may purchase a day licence at registration or via the entry process in order to race.
Compulsory Practice: It is compulsory for Nippers and Sprogs to practice the course at the official practice on the day before the race (Friday) and checking will be done. This is for their safety – to give parents and riders the opportunity to identify which obstacles riders are not competent to ride and to ensure that they do not get lost on route !
Race categories, Entry fees, Race times and Event info:
Race categories are based on your 2021 Birthday Age and not on your current age. For example, if you are now 10, but turning 11 on 20 December 2021, you are a Sprog Girl for all 2021 races.
Regions
To qualify for WC Colours Awards, you need to enter your Region correctly during the race entry process. And, the Region that you select during the entry process, must be the same as the Region that you have on your Cycling SA profile. Please check and correct you CyclingSA profile if necessary.
To check your Region, click your maps below:
Programme:
Course and distances
OSC Track Short Long – WC Champs
Marking of the Track: Marking of the track and the construction of the race village will commence on Thursday prior to the event.
WPMTBC only take possession of the track being utilized on the commencement of the official practice and at that stage will offer the necessary marshaling and medical services.
Technical/Feed zones: There will be two Technical & Feed zones which will operate back-to-back on the start field. Entrance to these zones will be restricted. Please apply for access at registration.
Sponsors
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