Event Calendar

 

Western Cape Cycling is proud to announce its annual Track Championship for 2021. The Western Province Cycling Association has again offered to host the event at the “house of pain”, the Bellville Velodrome.

Covid 19 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.

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.

Dates and times

• Saturday 30 Oct 2021 – at 09h00
• Sunday 31 Oct 2021 – at 10h00

Entries

Entries close Sunday 24 October 2021

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 by direct deposit or using EFT into the following account.

Account Name - Western Province Cycling Association

Bank - Standard Bank

Account Number – 200957988

Branch Code -051001

Account Type – Current Account

Use your name and surname as reference

Please mail your name/surname together with your age category and events you intend to compete in directly to track@wpcycling.com

NOTE: PAYMENT ON THE DAY IS NOT ALLOWED! 

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.

Trouble with your CSA Membership or License?

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 2021 – is now available. This program is subject to change. The latest official version is always available first at https://wpca-test.idealogic.co.za.

Track Cycling Handbook

Please pay attention to the handbook especially part 6.2 relating to the new racing season starting on 1 October annually. Track Cycling Handbook_2021 V2

Collection of Race Numbers

A valid Cycling SA membership/proof of license must be presented on collection. Numbers must be collected at the event registration table from 8h00 on 30 October and 9h00 on 31 October 2021.

Pursuits and Team sprints

Teams must submit their names at registration and Madison numbers can be collected on
Sunday 31 October 2021.

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.

 

The 1st race of the 2022 WC XCO series takes place at Bloemendal, Durbanville on 12 February 2022.

Online Entries

Online Entries are closed

Online Entries Close:  Wednesday, 9 February 2022 @ 12:00

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 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 !

Programme: Race categories, Entry fees, Race times and Event info:

W-Cape XCO 1-2022 Programme V03

 

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:

Course and distances

LONG ROUTE_XCO1

MIDDLE ROUTE_XCO1

SHORT ROUTE_XCO1

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.

 

 

 

 

 

The 2nd WC XCO race takes place at Rhebokskloof, Paarl on 12 March 2022.

Online Entries

Online Entries Close:  Wednesday, 9 March 2022

Late Entries: Late entries can be done on Friday at registration at an additional R50. Late entries will not be seeded!

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 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 !

Programme:

W-Cape XCO 2-2022 Programme V02

Race categories, Entry fees 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:

Course and distances

LONG:

https://www.trailforks.com/ridelog/planner/view/294014/?activitytype=1&z=16.0&lat=-33.68809&lon=18.93099

MIDDLE:

https://www.trailforks.com/ridelog/planner/view/294015/

SHORT:

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.

 

 

 

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The 2022 South African Track Championships will be held at Bellville Velodrome in Cape Town from 28 to 31 March 2022.

This event is proudly hosted by Western Cape Cycling.

The Championships will be held in accordance with the regulations of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) unless otherwise ruled by the National Federation. In case of stoppages, priority will be given to Events eligible for UCI points. The racing format may also be modified at the discretion of the President Commissaire in response to prolonged stoppages with the possibility of events being cancelled due to insufficient time to complete them.

Results

Results will be published here, as well as on CyclingSA’s website, as they become available.

• Day1 – Session1 – Update1
• Day1 – Session2
• Day2 – Session1
• Day2 – Session2
• Day3 – Session1
• Day3 – Session2
• Day4 – Session1
• Day4 – Session2

Program

Please click on the link below to see the provisional program for the Championships.  Please note that this is provisional and could be amended at any time.

Version 3. Released 25 March 2022
SA TRACK CHAMPS DRAFT PROGRAM 2022-03-25

Participant Matrix

Click on the image to the left or this link (Race Entry Matrix) to view a list of participants vs events. Only permitted events was applied, as some people selected events not applicable for their age category.

Please check if the events you entered are correctly reflected. Should you have any queries or corrections please send an email to track@wpcycling.com. This should reach us no later than Saturday night, 26 March 2022.

Race Handbook

Attached please find the race handbook for the 2022 National Championships

2022 Track Race Guide

Categories

The age categorisation for track events has changed recently.  The registration year starts on 1 October and ends on 30 September.  Thus, your age category for these 2022 championships is determined by your age on 31 December 2022.

The age categories listed below will be used in this event. Participants who qualify for the Master’s categories can “ride-up” to the elite category. These individuals will need to be in possession of an Elite racing license for 2022. Note that such riders may not participate in any Masters races for that year.

Category	Minimum age	Maximum age
Elite Men	19	49
Junior Men	17	18
Under 11 Boys	5	10
Under 13 Boys	11	12
Under 15 Boys	13	14
Under 17 Boys	15	16
35-39 Men	35	39
40-44 Men	40	44
45-49 Men	45	49
50-54 Men	50	54
55-59 Men	55	59
60-64 Men	60	64
65-69 Men	65	69
70-74 Men	70	74
75+ Men	75	100
Elite Woman	19	49
Junior Woman	17	18
Under 11 Girls	5	10
Under 13 Girls	11	12
Under 15 Girls	13	14
Under 17 Girls	15	16
35-39 Woman	35	39
40-44 Woman	40	44
45-49 Woman	45	49
50-54 Woman	50	54
55-59 Woman	55	59
60-64 Woman	60	64
65-69 Woman	65	69
70-74 Woman	70	74
75+ Woman	75	100
Para C4
Para C3
Para C5

Based on the entry numbers some categories, typically in the Masters age groups, may be combined. Details will follow shortly before the event.

Category / Race Matrix

The matrix below shows races which will be offered per age category. When entering for this event it is the participant’s responsibility to enter only those events being hosted.

Cat	Ind. Pursuit	Match Sprint	Time Trial	1500m	Points Race	Team Pursuit	Scratch Race	Team Sprint	Elim	Keirin	Madsn
Elite Men	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Junior Men	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Under 11 Boys	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Under 13 Boys	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Under 15 Boys	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
Under 17 Boys	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
35-39 Men	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
40-44 Men	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
45-49 Men	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
50-54 Men	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
55-59 Men	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
60-64 Men	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
65-69 Men	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
70-74 Men	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
75+ Men	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Elite Woman	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Junior Woman	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Under 11 Girls	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Under 13 Girls	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Under 15 Girls	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
Under 17 Girls	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
35-39 Woman	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
40-44 Woman	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
45-49 Woman	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
50-54 Woman	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
55-59 Woman	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
60-64 Woman	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
65-69 Woman	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
70-74 Woman	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
75+ Woman	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Para C4	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Para C3	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Para C5	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No

Event Schedule

This year the event is again structured in such a way to accommodate Scholars and Masters in the morning sessions and Junior and Elites in the afternoon sessions.

Please click on the link to see the short format program.  A more detailed program will be available closer to the time on this website page.

2022 SA Track Cycling Champs Schedule

NOTE: This schedule provides an overview of how the program will be structured. It is subject to change. All official programs will be posted on this page, with its corresponding release date printed on the program for reference.

Version 1 – Released on 21 February 2022.

Clarifications / Amendments

In this section we list various clarifications and/or any changes made to the program or race handbook.

No late entry or changes

Due to UCI requirements we need to submit all start lists prior to the event. We are therefore unable to make any changes to the entries. Riders who do not show up at the start of an event will be subject to a fine as prescribed by the UCI.

Keirin Qualifiers

The Elite Men (12 riders) and Junior Men (8 riders) will have to take part in a qualifier round as per UCI regulation 3.2.135. The order of the qualifying times will determine the distribution into Heat 1 and Heat 2. A change to the program will be made to include a Final for positions 7-12.

Medals

All Youth, Junior and Elite categories will receive medals per category. Masters, with a few exceptions, will get medals in 5 year age increments for individually timed races and 10 year increments for bunch races, irrespective if they are combined to form a larger start group / consolidated program line item.

Exceptions will be communicated closer to the time when entry numbers are known.

Who can take part

This event is open to South African citizens and permanent residents. The organizers may verify/confirm your participation with your Provincial/ Regional Commission. Riders will not be considered registered until all administrative requirements have been fulfilled.

Junior, Elite & Masters must be in possession of a valid Cycling SA Racing License. All riders must present this license at registration and upon demand during the event. No one-day event licenses will be sold.

Riders are not considered registered until all administrative requirements have been fulfilled:

• Online entry has been completed (no paper-based entries will be accepted)
• Entry fee has been paid in full, in advance
• Cycling SA Track Racing License has been verified.

Entry Fees

Elite Men/Women, Masters Men/Women, Junior Men/Woman                 R550

All youth/scholar categories                                                                                   R450

Para riders                                                                                                                     R300

Team events

For team events, each participant should enter for the event, then one of the participants or your manager should send us an email to track@wpcycling.com, stating the name of the team, the names of the riders and the event you refer to.

Online Entries

Entries open Thursday 24 February and will close at midnight on Thursday, 24 March 2022. This is a hard deadline and no exceptions will be made. Manual or on-the-day entries cannot be accommodated.

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO UCI REQUIREMENTS, WE CAN NO LONGER ACCEPT ENTRIES AFTER THE CLOSING OF THE ONLINE ENTRIES.

 Event management and online entries made processed by Myriad Events.

Changes

Need to make a change to an existing entry? Please send us an email to track@wpcycling.com so that we can assist you.

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.

Cycling SA Membership and licenses

This is a national race and sanctioned under Cycling South Africa, therefore the applicable rules by Cycling SA, and by extension the UCI, will apply. Participants must have a Cycling SA full racing license.

Cycling SA Racing License means a license issued to any cyclist who wishes to participate in a Cycling SA sanctioned event, irrespective of any other license which that member may hold. (As per 1.2.11) A Full Racing License allows a cyclist to compete in all sanctioned cycling events including inter-provincial events Provincial Championships and league races.

Thus, all participants must be in a possession of a Cycling SA Full Racing License to participant.

Trouble with your Cycling SA License?

We often get complaints about participants unable to enter due to a message about invalid Cycling SA  license during the online registration process. Our system verifies both your Cycling SA membership and Cycling SA domestic racing license to be valid on the day of the event. Licenses expire on 31 December each year, so you should get a new 2022 license for this event. 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 Cycling SA membership page.

Cancellation Policy

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 epidemic, the organisers of the South African Track Cycling 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 21 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 121 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.

Contact us

If you have any questions or having trouble entering online, please send an email to track@wpcycling.com. Your email will be answered by Nigel, Sue or Christhonie. Keep in mind we all work full-time, so you might only get a response in the evening.

 

The 3rd WC XCO race takes place at Oakhill Sports Campus, Knysna on 23 April 2022.

Online Entries Closed 

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 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 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.

Programme

W-Cape XCO 3-2022 Programme V02

Route map

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:

 

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.

 

 

 

The 4th WC XCO race takes place at Laborie Wine Estate, Paarl on 7 May 2022.

Online Entries Closed on 4 May 2022

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 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 !

Programme and race info:

W-Cape XCO 4-2022 Programme V04

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.

Route maps

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:

 

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.

 

 

 

The 1st WC XCM race takes place at De Rust on 21 May 2022. Please view www.meiringspoortchallenge.co.za for race info and programme. Event organizer can also be contacted at hello@meiringspoortchallenge.co.za

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:

 

Marking of the Track:  Marking of the track and the construction of the race village will commence on Thursday prior to the event.