2019

Western Province (WP) Mountain Bike (MTB) Cross Country Marathon (XCM) Series 2019 and WC MTB XCM Champs 2019

The Western Province Mountain Bike Commission is pleased to announce the details of the 2019 Western Province MTB XCM Series. These events will also be the basis of qualification for Western Province MTB Cross Country Marathon Colours.

Western Province (WP) Regional XCM Series:

The following four events will form part of the officical WP Regional XCM Series:

1.           6^th July:                WP XCM #1 = Nissan Trailseeker #3 Hermanus
2.           17^th  August:       WP XCM #2 = Nissan Trailseeker #4 Wellington
3.           31^st August:        WP XCM #3 = Thys Du Toit Memorial Hopefield MTB Challenge
4.           7^th September:  WP XCM #4 = Fedhealth MTB Boschendal

Western Cape XCM Championship’s:

•  31^st August:          Thys Du Toit Memorial Hopefield MTB Challenge

Register for the Series if you answer YES to any of the following questions:

• Do you take your marathon cycling seriously?
• Do you want to know where you stand in relation to other Western Cape Cyclists?
• Do you want to know where you stand in relation to your age group?
• Do you want to earn Regional XCM Colours?
• Do you want to earn Provincial XCM Colours?

Please note the WP XCM series will only have one prize giving at the Western Province awards evening that is held at the end of the year. (i.e. no awards ceremony for WP series riders post every series race, only the events prize giving will take place)

Register by 30 June 2019 to be included in the XCM Series Log

Detailed information on each race can be found on the event organiser’s websites:

• Race 1 & 2: Nissan Trailseeker Series
• Race 3 and WC Champs:  Thys Du Toit Memorial Hopefield MTB Challenge
• Race 4:  Fedhealth MTB Challenge

WP XCM Regional Series Log

WP Regional Series Points System:

Series three best results of four or more events to count

• Top twenty positions per category to be given points
• For regional colours we apply the UCI MTB points system to each race
• A win receives 200, and then it goes down on a sliding scale 170, 150, 135, 125, 120, 115, 110, 105, 100, 96, 92, 88, 84, 80, 76, 72, 68, 64, 60
• Each rider’s top three result points are then added together

Qualification for regional colours through the WP Regional Series Log:

1. Less than five participants per category – only first place qualifies
2. Less than ten participants per category – only first and second to qualify
3. Ten and greater than ten participants per category – top three to qualify

Qualification for Regional Colours through the Western Cape Provincial Champs: Thys du Toit Memorial Hopefield MTB Challenge on 31^st  August 2019 in Hopefield, West Coast.

4. Individuals finishing in first (1st), second (2nd) or third (3rd) place at the Western Cape XCM Championships who have not qualified through the WP regional XCM series will qualify for Western Province XCM Colours only in the event that the race has a minimum of five participants. Participation in at least one WP/Cape Winelands XCM Series race is a pre-requisite.
5. Individuals finishing in first (1st) place at the Western Cape XCM Championships who have not qualified through the WP XCM Series will qualify for Western Province XCM Colours only in the event that the race has fewer than five participants. Participation in at least one WP XCM Series race is a pre-requisite.

Qualification for Regional Colours through the SA National Champs: Nissan Trailseeker MTB series #2 Buffelsdrift SA XCM Marathon Championships 2019 on the 29^th June 2019:

Individuals finishing in first (1st), second (2nd) or third (3rd) place at the SA National XCM Championships who have not qualified through the first five (5) criteria will qualify for WP/Cape Winelands XCM Colours only in the event that the race has a minimum of five participants.

6. Individuals finishing in first (1st) place at the SA National XCM Championships who have not qualified through the first six (6) criteria will qualify for WP/Cape Winelands XCM Colours only in the event that the race has fewer than five participants.

Cyclists are advised to send their provincial XCM champs and national XCM champs results if it is applicable. Please email it to xcm@wpmtb.co.za.

Should any objection be raised as to the inclusion of a rider not included during an evaluation of the parameters above, the final decision by exception rests with the EXCO.

Please note the following:

• No individual can qualify for regional colours without a Cycling South Africa (CSA) license. Juniors and Elites are required to have domestic racing licenses.
• Any rider who wishes to be illegible for colours will be required to register for the XCM Series by 30 June 2019. REGISTER HERE (Button to click again)
• Please use the same name spelling to enter events and to register for the Series Log. Please ensure that your ID number is correct on all entry sites to ensure that we can gather event results into the Series Log.
• Colours are not awarded at any of the events.
• Colours will be awarded at a specific awards ceremony after the final results have been obtained and calculated.
• No rider under 19 may compete in the Full marathon race as per Cycling South Africa (CSA) rules.
• Parents are encouraged not to ride with children U/10 (Nippers) and U/12 (Sprogs) that have registered for the series and interfere in any way with the race outcome. There will be 2-3 marshals riding with these two age categories. Not all riders have parents that participate, and we are trying to create an environment that encourages fairness and growth. These marshals will assist the riders with technical problems with their bicycles en route.
• If a parent is found assisting a rider in any way that influences the result outcome, that rider will be reported to the Chief Commissaire (Race Referee).
• Parents may not ride with children U/14 (Sub-Juniors) and upwards that have registered for the XCM Series under any circumstances.
• Any rider who considers he/she has been prejudiced by any action during the competition may submit a protest to the Chief Commissaire after he/she has crossed the finish line. The rider must submit the protest in writing and it must be signed and presented within 15 minutes of the end of his/her race along with the minimum fee of R200 to the Chief Commissaire.
• Please make sure that you enter for the correct distance as per your age category. See the schedule below:

The Age Categories and Distances are as Follows:

Should you have any queries, please email xcm@wpmtb.co.za.

Western Cape Cycling is proud to announce its annual Track Championship for 2019. The Western Province Cycling Association has again offered to host the event at the Bellville Velodrome.

Dates and times

• Saturday 26 Oct 2019 – at 09h00
• Sunday  27 Oct 2019 – at 10h00

Entries

Entries close Saturday 19 October 2019

Elite, Juniors and Masters  (No additional team entry fees):  R 300.00
Scholars: R 250.00

No late entries at all

Payments can be made online by credit card, or using EFT (use the Payfast EasyEFT option).

Direct any questions to track@wpcycling.com.

NOTE: PAYMENT ON THE DAY IS NOT ALLOWED! That option is for weekend road and MTB events only.

Start lists will be drawn up in advance. You need to pay the entry fee before the closing date and make sure that your payment is completed.

Online Registration

 Event management and online entries made possible by

Trouble with your CSA Membership or License?

We often get complaints about participants unable to enter due to a message about invalid CSA membership or license during the online registration process. Our system verifies both your CSA membership and CSA domestic racing license to be valid on the day of the event. Licenses expire on 31 December each year, so you should have a valid 2019 license. Membership expires 1 year after your last renewal or purchase. This date could be prior to the event date. Carefully review both expiry dates before contacting us.

New membership or licenses, including renewals, can be purchased online on the CSA membership page at https://www.cyclingsa-events.co.za/app/.

Venue

The event will be hosted at the Bellville Velodrome.

Program

The latest Program of WC Champs 2019 Final – is now available. This program is subject to change. The latest official version is always available first at https://wpca-test.idealogic.co.za.

Collection of Race Numbers

A valid Cycling SA license/proof of license must be presented on collection. Your license will be returned once you hand in your race number at the end of the competition. Numbers can be collected at the event registration table from 7h45 on 26 October and 8h45 on 27 October 2019. NO LICENCE, NO RIDE!

Pursuits and Team sprints

Teams must submit their names at registration and Madison numbers can be collected on
Sunday 27 October 2019.

Parking

All riders will have to park outside in the public parking areas.  Inside parking is reserved for officials and organisers.
Security has been instructed not to allow unauthorised vehicles inside the stadium. This is to allow emergency vehicles unobstructed access.

Please contact track@wpcycling.com in advance for disabled/elderly people access.

Trouble with online registration?

If you experience problems trying to enter, please disable any ad-blockers you may have installed and/or try using a modern browser, such as Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Internet Explorer is by far the worst option.

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: