Century City Criterium

The second of our criteriums takes place on Saturday 23 April at 14h00 in the afternoon.  The first criterium was postponed and will follow this event. Bring friends and family along to support you at Tigers Milk.

DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR RACE NUMBERS FROM THE PREVIOUS RACE!!!!!

Parking Arrangements:

Parking for the cyclists will be at the parking area alongside the taxi rank on Century Way.  This is the same place that we start the annual Century City event each year.  There will be no parking closer to the venue due to road closures

Race Bible

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COVID Regulations

We are  still required to adhere to the COVID-19 regulations that have been published by the Department of Sport and Culture.  To this end we require that all cyclists maintain social distancing while not racing.  The use of masks prior to the start of the race is compulsory.  You will be required to have your temperature taken at the entrance to the Registration Venue.  This needs to be done before anything else upon arrival at the venue.

It is imperative that we adhere to the social distancing protocols.  We are looking at ways to work within the bounds laid down by CSA and the Department of Sport and Culture to ensure that we can hold a successful event.

Registration and costs

Online registrations for this race will open on Wednesday 23 March 2022.

The costs for this race are:

Categories and seeding

The Criterium Series will follow an age based categorisation.  Elites and Under 19’s will race together as will the Veterans and Masters.  Women will have their own race, including U19 and U17 girls.  The Under 17’s and U19 development riders will race together.

Course and Distances

The course is a circular route around the Century City Hotel and Conference Centre

Start Times and Durations

 Parking and Registration

Parking and registration will be on the open ground at Century City in the centre of the race circuit.  Please ensure that you are at the venue well in advance of your race as you will not be able to cross the race circuit while a race is underway.

Online registration

Entries are now closed

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Entries close on Thursday 21 April 2022 at 12 noon.  No entries will be taken after this time.

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.

Cancellation Policy

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 epidemic, the organisers of the Western Cape Championships reserve the right to cancel the race should circumstances dictate.  If we cancel the race 7 or more days before the time (on or before 16 April 2022) we will refund those who have entered 60% of their race fee.  Anytime after that, we will refund 30% of your entry fee.  Alternatively, arrangements can be made with the registration team to carry the race fee over to the rescheduled event.  Should you request a refund, when the rescheduled event is announced, you will be required to pay the full amount again.

Entrants who cancel their entries 7 or more days before the time (on or before 16 April 2022) will be refunded 30% of their entry fee.  Cancellations in the 7 days prior to the event, or on the day itself, will not be refunded.

Asla Park Criterium

The Asla Park Criterium takes place on Sunday 1 May at 14h00 in the afternoon.  It’s going to be fast, it’s going to be furious and it’s going to be a whole load of fun!  Bring friends and family along to support you!

Race Bible

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COVID Regulations

We are still required to adhere to the COVID-19 regulations that have been published by the Department of Sport and Culture.  To this end we require that all cyclists maintain social distancing while not racing.  The use of masks prior to the start of the race is compulsory.  You will be required to have your temperature taken at the entrance to the Registration Venue.  This needs to be done before anything else upon arrival at the venue.

It is imperative that we adhere to the social distancing protocols.  We are looking at ways to work within the bounds laid down by CSA and the Department of Sport and Culture to ensure that we can hold a successful event.

Registration and costs

Online registrations for this race will open on Wednesday 13 April 2022.

The costs for this race are:

Categories and seeding

The Criterium Series will follow an age-based categorisation.  Elites and Under 19’s will race together as will the Veterans and Masters.  Women will have their own race, including U19 and U17 girls.  The Under 17’s and U19 development riders will race together.

Participants must ride the same category for all 3 races in this series.

Course and Distances

The course is a figure of 8 route around at Asla Park.

Start Times and Durations

 Parking and Registration

Parking will be to the left of the traffic circle upon entering the Asla Park premises.  See map below:

Registration will be on the open ground at Asla Park in the centre of the race circuit.  Please ensure that you are at the venue well in advance of your race as you will not be able to cross the race circuit while a race is underway.

Please note that Asla Park is privately owned property and as such have strict security requirements in place.  Each person entering the venue will have to show their drivers license for scanning.  Refusal to do so will mean you cannot enter the premises.

Online registration

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Entries close on Thursday 28 April 2022 at 21h00.  No entries will be taken after this time.

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.

Cancellation Policy

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 epidemic, the organisers of the Western Cape Championships reserve the right to cancel the race should circumstances dictate.  If we cancel the race 7 or more days before the time (on or before 27 March 2022) we will refund those who have entered 60% of their race fee.  Anytime after that, we will refund 30% of your entry fee.  Alternatively, arrangements can be made with the registration team to carry the race fee over to the rescheduled event.  Should you request a refund, when the rescheduled event is announced, you will be required to pay the full amount again.

Entrants who cancel their entries 7 or more days before the time (on or before 27 March 2022) will be refunded 30% of their entry fee.  Cancellations in the 7 days prior to the event, or on the day itself, will not be refunded.

The 7.7 kilometre Atlantis circuit can be described as the The Fastest Flattest road race in the Cape. This is the first of our league races for the 2022 season

Please ensure that you choose the correct category to race in. Please familiarise yourself with the criteria for the categories.

Youth Categories

Entries for the Youth Ages (U/15, U/17 and U/19) will be accepted for this race

Event Hand Book

The WPCA league handbook can be viewed here

WPCA League Handbook 2022

Please familiarise yourself with the details contained herein before coming to the event.

COVID Regulations

We are still required to adhere to the COVID-19 regulations that have been published by the Department of Sport and Culture.  To this end we require that all cyclists maintain social distancing while not racing.  The use of masks prior to the start of the race is compulsory.

It is imperative that we adhere to the social distancing protocols.  We are looking at ways to work within the bounds laid down by CSA and the Department of Sport and Culture to ensure that we can hold a successful event.

Registration and costs

The event forms part of the WP Road League for 2022.  Entry into the league for the race number and timing board will cost an additional R50

Online registrations will open on 27 April 2022.  Costs for the event as follows:

Course and distances

• Category 1 and U/19 men – 10 laps = 77 km
• Category 2 – 8 laps = 63 km
• Category 3 – 7 laps = 54 km
• Women and U/19 girls – 7 laps = 54 km
• Youth – U/17,U/19 Dev – 7 laps = 54 km
• Adult Open Category – 7 laps = 54km
• Youth U/15 boys – 7 laps = 54km
• Youth U/15 girls – 4 laps = 31km

• 08h00 – Category 3, Open and Women to race separately
• 09h30 – Category 2, U/15, U/17, U/19 Development – to race separately
• 11h00 – Category 1 and U/19

These times will be confirmed closer to the date.  Please keep an eye on the website, social media and in your email inbox for updates.

Parking

Parking will be in Marius de Waal Crescent and Charles Piers Road. See parking areas (marked red) and the race course (green) on the map below.

Entry

Entries will open on or before Wednesday 27 April 2022 and will close at 19h00 on Thursday 5 May 2022. No entries will be possible after this time or on the day.

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Cancellation Policy

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 epidemic, the organisers of the Western Cape Championships reserve the right to cancel the race should circumstances dictate.  If we cancel the race 7 or more days before the time (on or before 1 May 2022) we will refund those who have entered 60% of their race fee.  Anytime after that, we will refund 30% of your entry fee.  Alternatively, arrangements can be made with the registration team to carry the race fee over to the rescheduled event.  Should you request a refund, when the rescheduled event is announced, you will be required to pay the full amount again.

Entrants who cancel their entries 7 or more days before the time (on or before 1 May 2022) will be refunded 30% of their entry fee.  Cancellations in the 7 days prior to the event, or on the day itself, will not be refunded.

This event has been vetted and approved as a 94.7 seeding event

Our second league race takes us to one of our favourite venues – Perdeberg Cellars.  5 loops of a challenging 25km circuit mean 125km in the legs and 1300m of climbing.  It’s tough but you’ll love it!

Don’t forget to support Eat@Perdeberg – Rob and his team make the most amazing breakfast buns plus a pizza after the race will be great for recovery.  Spectators Welcome!!!

Event Hand Book

The WPCA league handbook can be viewed here

WPCA League Handbook 2022

Please familiarise yourself with the details contained herein before coming to the event.

COVID Regulations

It is imperative that we adhere to the social distancing protocols.  We are looking at ways to work within the bounds laid down by CSA and the Department of Sport and Culture to ensure that we can hold a successful event.

Categories and seeding

The following categories will be used based on ability and/or age;  Should there be 10 or more ladies, a separate race will be held for them.  The decision on this will be made on the Friday before the race.

Routes and distances

• Category 1 – 125 kms (5 x 25kms)
• Category 2 –  100 kms (4 x 25 kms)
• Category 3 – 75 kms (3 x 25km)
• Women – 75 kms (3 x 25km)
• Adult Open Category – 75kms (3 x 25km)
• U/19’s to race with Cat 1 – 125km (5 x 25kms)
• U/17’s and U/19 Development – 75kms (3 x 25km)

Starting times

These starting times are provisional and may change should group sizes warrant it.  Please ensure that you are at the roll call at least 15 minutes before the start of your race.

Costs

The costs for this race are:

Please note that if you didn’t enter the league and purchase your race number and timing board at the previous race, an additional R50 will be charged to cover these costs.

Online registration

Coronavirus notification:
Due to the coronavirus outbreak having been confirmed in South Africa all sporting events have been given strict guidelines to how they must be conducted.  Please note that we will have COVID screening protocols in place and riders are not allowed to enter the start area without having gone through the COVID checkpoint and been issued with a wrist band.

Entries will open on or before Wednesday 27 April 2022 and close 19h00 on Thursday 12 May 2022.

No entries will be possible after this time.

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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.

Cancellation Policy

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 epidemic, the organisers of the Western Cape Championships reserve the right to cancel the race should circumstances dictate.  If we cancel the race 7 or more days before the time (on or before 8 May 2022) we will refund those who have entered 60% of their race fee.  Anytime after that, we will refund 30% of your entry fee.  Alternatively, arrangements can be made with the registration team to carry the race fee over to the rescheduled event.  Should you request a refund, when the rescheduled event is announced, you will be required to pay the full amount again.

Entrants who cancel their entries 7 or more days before the time (on or before 8 May 2022) will be refunded 30% of their entry fee.  Cancellations in the 7 days prior to the event, or on the day itself, will not be refunded.

Parking

Parking will be made available at Perdeberg Cellars.  Please follow instructions from the marshals on where to park.

This race has been vetted as a 94.7 Ride Joburg seeding event

We’re back in the beautiful Slanghoek Valley for the third of our league races.  Please note our new registration and parking venue Opstal Cellars.  Please support these guys after your race – their delicious menu can be viewed on their website https://opstal.co.za/

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.

Event Hand Book

The WPCA league handbook can be viewed here

WPCA League Handbook 2022

Please familiarise yourself with the details contained herein before coming to the event.

Registration and costs

Course and distances

• Category 1 – 120 kms (3 x 40kms)
• Category 2 – 80km (2 x 40kms)
• Category 3 –  80 kms (2 x 40 kms)
• Women – 80kms (2 x 40 kms)
• Youth – u17,u19 – 80 kms (2 x 40kms)
• Adult Open Category – 80kms (2 x 40kms)

Start Times

CATEGORY 1 TO START AT 8.00AM – Other categories will be confirmed later

• 08h00 – Category 1 and u/19 men
• 08h10 – Category 2 – 80kms
• 08h20 – Category 3
• 08h30 – Women and u/19 Girls
• 08h35 – u/17,u/19 Development
• 08h35 – Adult Open Category

Registration and Parking

Registration and Parking will be at Opstal Cellars on the Slanghoek Road, just before the start area – Please look out for the parking signs.

Race Numbers and Tags

Anyone who has not previously entered the league at the other events will be charged an additional R50 for your race number and timing board

Entry

Entry will open on or before Wednesday 4 May and close at 19h00 on Thursday 19 May 2022. No late entries will be possible after this time. No entries will be possible after this time.

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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.

Cancellation Policy

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 epidemic, the organisers of the Western Cape Championships reserve the right to cancel the race should circumstances dictate.  If we cancel the race 7 or more days before the time (on or before 15 May 2022) we will refund those who have entered 60% of their race fee.  Anytime after that, we will refund 30% of your entry fee.  Alternatively, arrangements can be made with the registration team to carry the race fee over to the rescheduled event.  Should you request a refund, when the rescheduled event is announced, you will be required to pay the full amount again.

Entrants who cancel their entries 7 or more days before the time (on or before 15 May 2022) will be refunded 30% of their entry fee.  Cancellations in the 7 days prior to the event, or on the day itself, will not be refunded.

This event has been vetted and accepted as a 94.7 seeding event.

Our fourth race of the league sees us visiting Paarl de Ville.  We will be doing a route that many have raced before, but from a different place, thus putting a new spin on things.

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.

Event Hand Book

The WPCA league handbook can be viewed here

WPCA League Handbook 2022

Please familiarise yourself with the details contained herein before coming to the event.

Course and Distances:

Start times:

Registration and costs

All race registrations have to be completed online

Parking:

Parking facilities will be at Paarl de Ville.

Online registration

Online registration will open on or before 11 May 2022 and will close at 15h00 on Friday 27 May 2022. No entries will be possible after this time.

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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.

Cancellation Policy

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 epidemic, the organisers of the Western Province Road League reserve the right to cancel the race should circumstances dictate.  If we cancel the race 7 or more days before the time (on or before 22 May 2022) we will refund those who have entered 60% of their race fee.  Anytime after that, we will refund 30% of your entry fee.  Alternatively, arrangements can be made with the registration team to carry the race fee over to the rescheduled event.  Should you request a refund, when the rescheduled event is announced, you will be required to pay the full amount again.

Entrants who cancel their entries 7 or more days before the time (on or before 22 May 2022) will be refunded 30% of their entry fee.  Cancellations in the 7 days prior to the event, or on the day itself, will not be refunded.

General queries

Any queries relating to the event can directed to events@wpcycling.com or road@wpcycling.com

This event has been vetted and approved at a 94.7 seeding event

The infamous Red Hill sees our 5th race in the league series.  Fast-paced through Simonstown, and then THAT climb!

Event Hand Book

The WPCA league handbook can be viewed here

WPCA League Handbook 2022

Please familiarise yourself with the details contained herein before coming to the event.

Categories and seeding

The following categories will be used based on ability and/or age;  Open Category and scholars u/15 and below will not take part here.  Should there be 10 or more ladies, a separate race will be held for them.  The decision on this will be made on the Friday before the race.

Routes and distances

• Category 1 – 87 kms (3 x 29kms)
• Category 2 –  58 kms (2 x 29 kms)
• Category 3 – 58 kms (2 x 29km)
• Women – 58 kms (2 x 29km)
• No scholars except u/19’s who will race with Cat 1

Participants who are more than 5 minutes off the pace from the main racing bunch may get disqualified at the discretion of the race director.

Starting times

Costs

All race entries will cost R275.

Online registration

Entries will open on 24 May 2022 and close at 19h00 on Thursday 2 June 2022. No entries will be possible after this time.

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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.

Cancellation Policy

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 epidemic, the organisers of the Western Province Road League reserve the right to cancel the race should circumstances dictate.  If we cancel the race 7 or more days before the time (on or before 29 May 2022) we will refund those who have entered 60% of their race fee.  Anytime after that, we will refund 30% of your entry fee.  Alternatively, arrangements can be made with the registration team to carry the race fee over to the rescheduled event.  Should you request a refund, when the rescheduled event is announced, you will be required to pay the full amount again.

Entrants who cancel their entries 7 or more days before the time (on or before 29 May 2022) will be refunded 30% of their entry fee.  Cancellations in the 7 days prior to the event, or on the day itself, will not be refunded.

Parking

This information will be made available closer to the time.

This event has been vetted and approved at a 94.7 seeding event

The final race in the WP League Series, and what a series it’s been to date.

We return to Lady Loch, a grand old favourite of many of you.  The weather is looking promising and the racing will be HOT as participants strive for those last few points towards the league title.

Unfortunately we will not be accommodating the U/17’s and U/19 Development riders at this event as a youth specific event will be held the same day at Killarney.  Please click on that calendar item for entries.

Event Hand Book

The WPCA league handbook can be viewed here

WPCA League Handbook 2022

Please familiarise yourself with the details contained herein before coming to the event.

Registration and costs

Routes and distances

Race Numbers and Tags

Anyone who has not previously entered the league at the other events will be charged an additional R50 for your race number and timing board.  Should you have lost either the frame board or the bib number, a new one can be purchased at Registration at a cost of R100

Entry

Entry will open on or before Wednesday 4 May and will close 19h00 on Thursday 9 June 2022. No entries will be possible after this time.

Entries are now closed.

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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.

Cancellation Policy

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 epidemic, the organisers of the Western Province Road League reserve the right to cancel the race should circumstances dictate.  If we cancel the race 7 or more days before the time (on or before 5 June 2022) we will refund those who have entered 60% of their race fee.  Anytime after that, we will refund 30% of your entry fee.  Alternatively, arrangements can be made with the registration team to carry the race fee over to the rescheduled event.  Should you request a refund, when the rescheduled event is announced, you will be required to pay the full amount again.

Entrants who cancel their entries 7 or more days before the time (on or before 5 June 2022) will be refunded 30% of their entry fee.  Cancellations in the 7 days prior to the event, or on the day itself, will not be refunded.

Parking

Parking is on the open groound on Lady Loch road as well as on the Klein Pontplaas Road which runs parallel to Lady Loch Road.  Please look out for the parking signage and do not park at the side of the road heading towards the start / finish area.  Registration will be at the same place as the start / finish line.

This event has been vetted and approved as a 94.7 seeding event

It’s time for the youngsters to play on the big track – Sunday 12 June 2022 sees the youth event at Killarney and the kids are going to be on the main track!!!!

Racing starts at 13h00 with the Under 11’s and culminating at 16h15 with the U19 men

Registration opens at 11h30 in the new pits area at Killarney.

COVID Regulations

We are  still required to adhere to the COVID-19 regulations that have been published by the Department of Sport and Culture.  To this end we require that all cyclists maintain social distancing while not racing.  The use of masks prior to the start of the race is compulsory.  You may be required to have your temperature taken at the entrance to Killarney.  All participants and supporters are to use Gate 5 – the one closest to Cape Town, to enter the grounds.  Masks are also to be worn at all times and it is imperative that we adhere to the social distancing protocols.

We are looking at ways to work within the bounds laid down by CSA and the Department of Sport and Culture to ensure that we can hold a successful event.

Routes and distances and starting times

The U19’s who have been riding with Cat 1 and participating the league are excused from attending Killarney as league points are up for grabs at Lady Loch. The 4 highest placed WP riders will automatically qualify for Oudtshoorn.

Costs

Online entries, using the Enter Now button found on this page, is the only way to enter our races at present. Entries close the Friday prior to the race.  Due to the restrictions placed on us due to the COVID pandemic, we cannot take entries on the day

The costs for this race are:

Online registration

Entries will open on Saturday 4 June and close 17h00 on Friday 10 June 2022.

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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

All people attending the race are to enter Killarney through the southern most gate – Gate 5.  You will have your temperature checked at this point.  From there you are to proceed to the parking area behind the new pits.  From here, you will have to come through the race COVID screening station at the entrance to the pits.  Participants and spectators alike will have to fill in the COVID questionnaire and have their temperature taken for a second time.  Unfortunately, both Killarney and WPCA have to keep records of those entering the premises so please do not feel that you can circumvent the checks at the pit area.

The second of the Youth Selection Events will take place at ASLA Park, Somerset West on Sunday 19 June.

Racing starts at 9h00 with the Under 11’s and culminating at 12h15 with the U19 men

Registration opens at 8h00 at the venue.

COVID Regulations

We are still required to adhere to the COVID-19 regulations that have been published by the Department of Sport and Culture.  To this end we require that all cyclists maintain social distancing while not racing.  The use of masks prior to the start of the race is compulsory.  You may be required to have your temperature taken at the entrance to Killarney.  All participants and supporters are to use Gate 5 – the one closest to Cape Town, to enter the grounds.  Masks are also to be worn at all times and it is imperative that we adhere to the social distancing protocols.

We are looking at ways to work within the bounds laid down by CSA and the Department of Sport and Culture to ensure that we can hold a successful event.

Routes and distances and starting times

Costs

Online entries, using the Enter Now button found on this page, is the only way to enter our races at present. Entries close the Friday prior to the race.

The costs for this race are:

Online registration

Entries will open on Saturday 11 June and close 17h00 on Friday 17 June 2022.

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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 at ASLA Park – on the empty ground at the centre of the main circuit