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Hosted on the Home Grounds of Tygerberg Mountain Bike Club, first race of the The 2019 SRAM WC XCO Series, in association with Bike Hub, takes place at Bloemendal, Durbanville on the 2nd of February 2019.
The season opens with a double event, where points can be earned for both the National Series and the Western Cape Provincial Series.
The National Series offers all-important Category 1 UCI points and forms part of the UCI Junior World Series. Local and international competitors alike will be looking to garner points to boost their rankings early in the season.
Western Cape riders will enjoy a competitive start to the year with top racers, both local and international.
Sunday 3 February: A second day of racing has been lined up for Junior and Elite Riders. This day forms part of the SA Cup Series and is an opportunity for individual riders to up their UCI points.
But, we encourage all SA riders to race on Sunday as the points that they earn will contribute to raise the standing of TEAM SA. TEAM SA needs these points in order to be a qualify to send a team to take part in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Online Entries
Online Entries can be done via the Cycling South Africa Website and you, as a Western Province affiliated rider will be entered automatically into both the first race of the SRAM WC XCO Series in association with Bike Hub and the SA CUP SERIES. Click on the Enter Now link that can be found lower on this page.
Online Entries Close: Tuesday 29 January 2019
Late Entries: Late entries will be accepted at race pre-registration on the Friday before the event, 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 2019 Birthday Age and not on your current age. For example, if you are now 10, but turning 11 on 20 December 2019, you are a Sprog Girl for all 2019 races.
PRE-ENTRIES ARE CLOSED.
LATE ENTRIES ARE POSSIBLE UNTIL 3PM ON FRIDAY 1 FEBRUARY AT BLOEMENDAL.
Programme:
The provisional programme is as follows: Please note that Sunday is for Juniors and Elites only.
Course and distances
This the provisional full course:
Marking of the Track: Marking of the track and the construction of the race village will commence on Thursday prior to the event.
CyclingSA and the 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:
Hosted on the Home Grounds of Tygerberg Mountain Bike Club, first race of the The 2019 SRAM WC XCO Series, in association with Bike Hub, takes place at Bloemendal, Durbanville on the 2nd of February 2019.
The season opens with a double event, where points can be earned for both the National Series and the Western Cape Provincial Series.
The National Series offers all-important Category 1 UCI points and forms part of the UCI Junior World Series. Local and international competitors alike will be looking to garner points to boost their rankings early in the season.
Western Cape riders will enjoy a competitive start to the year with top racers, both local and international.
Sunday 3 February: A second day of racing has been lined up for Junior and Elite Riders. This day forms part of the SA Cup Series and is an opportunity for individual riders to up their UCI points.
But, we encourage all SA riders to race on Sunday as the points that they earn will contribute to raise the standing of TEAM SA. TEAM SA needs these points in order to be a qualify to send a team to take part in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Online Entries
Online Entries can be done via the Cycling South Africa Website and you, as a Western Province affiliated rider will be entered automatically into both the first race of the SRAM WC XCO Series in association with Bike Hub and the SA CUP SERIES. Click on the Enter Now link that can be found lower on this page.
Online Entries Close: Tuesday 29 January 2019
Late Entries: Late entries will be accepted at race pre-registration on the Friday before the event, 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 2019 Birthday Age and not on your current age. For example, if you are now 10, but turning 11 on 20 December 2019, you are a Sprog Girl for all 2019 races.
PRE-ENTRIES ARE CLOSED.
LATE ENTRIES ARE POSSIBLE UNTIL 3PM ON FRIDAY 1 FEBRUARY AT BLOEMENDAL.
Programme:
The provisional programme is as follows: Please note that Sunday is for Juniors and Elites only.
Course and distances
This the provisional full course:
Marking of the Track: Marking of the track and the construction of the race village will commence on Thursday prior to the event.
CyclingSA and the 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 Second Race of the SRAM WC XCO Series, takes place at Rhebokskloof in the Agter Paarl Area on the 16th of March 2019.
Online Entries
Entries will open on Wednesday 27 February and will close on Monday 11 March
Late Entries: These are possible at race registration on the Friday before the event, however there will be an additional late entry fee of R50.
Entry Fee: This year, we are doing away with the Series Membership Fee, but the cost of each race entry will be higher. We are still planning on free goodie bags for those who enter the 2nd event of the series.
The race entry fee is R 220 for Nippers and Sprogs and R 340 for all other age groups.
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.
Online Entries are Closed – Late Entries at the Venue on Friday Afternoon 14:00 to 16:00
Race categories, Entry fees and Race times
Race categories are based on your 2019 Birthday Age and not on your current age. For example, if you are now 10, but turning 11 on 20 December 2019, you are considered to be 11 for the whole of 2019 and will race 2019 as a Sprog.
Programme:
Provisional:
Course and distances
Provisional Route:
Official and Compulsory Practice: There will be an official practice on Saturday 16 March 2019, from 6:30 to 7:30. It is compulsory for Nippers and Sprogs to practice the course. 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 !
If you wish to ride at Rhebokskloof on any day before the 16th of March, it will not be part of this event and you need to purchase an entry ticket from Rhebokskloof and will be governed by their terms and conditions. Rhebokskloof have kindly agreed to allow free access on Friday afternoon 14:00 to 18:00 for bikes with event boards.
Technical/Feed zones:
As shown on the route map.
Host venue
Rhebokskloof Wine Estate is situated in the historic Paarl Valley and is known for its top quality wines, the Rhebok Restaurant, MTB trails, Cape Dutch & Victorian Architecture, function venues and landscaped gardens for picnicking and outdoor theatre.
Please visit www.rhebokskloof.co.za for further information or contact :
- Telephone: 021 869 8386
- Restaurant: restaurant@rhebokskloof.co.za
- Weddings, Functions and Events: functions@rhebokskloof.co.za;
- Wine: wine@rhebokskloof.co.za
- General Enquiries: info@rhebokskloof.co.za
Restaurant, Wine Tasting & Picnic Baskets
Please make use of these services on the day.
Mountain Biking at Rhebokskloof
Rhebokskloof Wine Estate has an extensive network of MTB tracks. For cycling on any day other than race day, please consult the Rhebokskloof website and please respect that this is a working Wine Estate and Farm. They have gone out of their way to allow us to host this event at this amazing venue.
Sponsors
This event is made possible by:
The Third Race of the SRAM WC XCO Series, takes place at Zevenwacht Wine Estate in Kuilsriver on the 27 of April 2019.
Online Entries
Entries will open on Tuesday 9 April and will close on Monday 22 April
Late Entries: These are possible at race registration on the Friday before the event, however there will be an additional late entry fee of R50.
Entry Fee: This year, we are doing away with the Series Membership Fee, but the cost of each race entry will be higher. We are still planning on free goodie bags for those who enter the WC Champs.
The race entry fee is R 220 for Nippers and Sprogs and R 340 for all other age groups.
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.
EARLY ENTRIES ARE CLOSED
LATE ENTRIES AT THE VENUE ON FRIDAY
FROM 14:00 TO 16:00
Race categories, Entry fees and Race times
Race categories are based on your 2019 Birthday Age and not on your current age. For example, if you are now 10, but turning 11 on 20 December 2019, you are considered to be 11 for the whole of 2019 and will race 2019 as a Sprog.
Programme:
This is a provisional programme – please keep an eye on it for changes.
Please be at the start at least 15min before your advertised start time – we can start early !
Course and distances
Full Route:
Nipper and Sprog Route:
Official and Compulsory Practice: There will be an official practice on Saturday 27 April 2019, from 7:00 to 8:00. It is compulsory for Nippers and Sprogs to practice the course. 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 !
If you wish to ride at Zevenwacht on any day before the 27 April, it will not be part of this event and you need to purchase an the relevant entry tickets from the venue and you will be governed by their terms and conditions.
Technical/Feed zones:
As shown on the route map.
Host venue
Zevenwacht Wine Estate is situated on the beautiful Stellenbosch Wine Route with panoramic views of Table Mountain, Table Bay and False Bay. Please visit Zevenwacht for more information.
Registration:
Mountain Biking at Zevenwacht
Zevenwacht Wine Estate links to the extensive network of Mountain bike trails within the Bottelarey Hills Conservancy. For cycling on any day, other than race day, please consult the Bottelarey Conservancy website for more information and please respect your access to this area.
Sponsors
This event is made possible by:
The Fourth Race of the SRAM WC XCO Series and the Western Cape Champs take place on the 18th of May 2019 at Diamant Estate, Suid Agter Paarl Road.
Online Entries
Entries will open on Thursday 2 May and will close on Monday 13 May
Late Entries: These are possible at race registration on the Friday before the event, however there will be an additional late entry fee of R50.
Entry Fee: The race entry fee is R 220 for Nippers and Sprogs and R 340 for all other age groups.
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.
Pre- Entries are Now Closed.
Late Entries are Possible at the Venue on Friday 17 May from 14:00 to 16:00
Race categories, Entry fees and Race times
Race categories are based on your 2019 Birthday Age and not on your current age. For example, if you are now 10, but turning 11 on 20 December 2019, you are considered to be 11 for the whole of 2019 and will race 2019 as a Sprog.
Programme:
This is a provisional programme – please keep an eye on it for changes.
Please be at the start at least 15min before your advertised start time – we can start early !
Course and distances
Official and Compulsory Practice: There will be an official practice on Saturday 18 May 2019, from 07:30 to 0:8:45. It is compulsory for Nippers and Sprogs to practice the course. 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 !
If you wish to ride at Diamant Estate on any day before this event, it will not be part of this event and you need to purchase an the relevant entry tickets from the venue and you will be governed by their terms and conditions.
Technical/Feed zones:
As shown on the route map.
Host venue
Diamant Estate is situated a comfortable hour’s drive from Cape Town International Airport. Not only is the estate in the heart of the Cape Winelands, but it is conveniently situated about halfway between the towns of Paarl and Franschoek.
The venues itself is set against the dramatic backdrop of the Paarl mountain, while breathtaking views from the front include an expanse of manicured lawns, vineyards and majestic Oak trees. You might even catch a glimmer of Table mountain in the distance.
Please visit Diamant Estate for more information.
Mountain Biking at Diamant Estate
Diamant Estate is on the doorstep of the extensive Paarl Mountaine Nature Reserve.
Sponsors
This event is made possible by:
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:
- 6th July: WP XCM #1 = Nissan Trailseeker #3 Hermanus
- 17th August: WP XCM #2 = Nissan Trailseeker #4 Wellington
- 31st August: WP XCM #3 = Thys Du Toit Memorial Hopefield MTB Challenge
- 7th September: WP XCM #4 = Fedhealth MTB Boschendal
Western Cape XCM Championship’s:
- 31st 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:
- Less than five participants per category – only first place qualifies
- Less than ten participants per category – only first and second to qualify
- 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 31st August 2019 in Hopefield, West Coast.
- 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.
- 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 29th 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.
- 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:
| Category Codes | Year Born | Boys/Men Code | Girls/Women
Code |
Distances | Race |
| Nipper Boys and Girls (8 -10) | 2011 – 2009 | NB | NG | 11 – 25km | Half Marathon Short |
| Sprog Boys and Girls (11-12) | 2008 – 2007 | SB | SG | 11 – 25km | Half Marathon Short |
| Sub Junior Boys and Girls (13-14) | 2006 – 2005 | SJB | SJG | 11 – 35km | Half Marathon Short |
| Youth Boys and Girls (15-16) | 2005 – 2003 | YB | YG | 36 – 60km | Half Marathon Long |
| Junior Boys and Girls (17-18) | 2002 – 2001 | JB | JG | 36 – 60km | Half Marathon Long |
| Elite Men and Women(19+) | 2000 – 1990 | EM | EW | 61 – 80km | Full Marathon |
| Sub Vet Men and Women (30-39) | 1989 – 1980 | SVM | SVW | 61 – 80km | Full Marathon |
| Veteran Men and Women (40-49) | 1979 – 1970 | VM | VW | 61 – 80km | Full Marathon |
| Master Men(50-59) | 1969 – 1960 | MM | 61 – 80km | Full Marathon | |
| Master Women (50-59) | 1969 – 1960 | MW | 26 – 60km | Half Marathon Long | |
| Grand Master Men and Women (60+) | 1959 – < | GMM | GMW | 36 – 60km | Half Marathon Long |
Should you have any queries, please email xcm@wpmtb.co.za.
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:
- 6th July: WP XCM #1 = Nissan Trailseeker #3 Hermanus
- 17th August: WP XCM #2 = Nissan Trailseeker #4 Wellington
- 31st August: WP XCM #3 = Thys Du Toit Memorial Hopefield MTB Challenge
- 7th September: WP XCM #4 = Fedhealth MTB Boschendal
Western Cape XCM Championship’s:
- 31st 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:
- Less than five participants per category – only first place qualifies
- Less than ten participants per category – only first and second to qualify
- 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 31st August 2019 in Hopefield, West Coast.
- 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.
- 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 29th 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.
- 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:
| Category Codes | Year Born | Boys/Men Code | Girls/Women
Code |
Distances | Race |
| Nipper Boys and Girls (8 -10) | 2011 – 2009 | NB | NG | 11 – 25km | Half Marathon Short |
| Sprog Boys and Girls (11-12) | 2008 – 2007 | SB | SG | 11 – 25km | Half Marathon Short |
| Sub Junior Boys and Girls (13-14) | 2006 – 2005 | SJB | SJG | 11 – 35km | Half Marathon Short |
| Youth Boys and Girls (15-16) | 2005 – 2003 | YB | YG | 36 – 60km | Half Marathon Long |
| Junior Boys and Girls (17-18) | 2002 – 2001 | JB | JG | 36 – 60km | Half Marathon Long |
| Elite Men and Women(19+) | 2000 – 1990 | EM | EW | 61 – 80km | Full Marathon |
| Sub Vet Men and Women (30-39) | 1989 – 1980 | SVM | SVW | 61 – 80km | Full Marathon |
| Veteran Men and Women (40-49) | 1979 – 1970 | VM | VW | 61 – 80km | Full Marathon |
| Master Men(50-59) | 1969 – 1960 | MM | 61 – 80km | Full Marathon | |
| Master Women (50-59) | 1969 – 1960 | MW | 26 – 60km | Half Marathon Long | |
| Grand Master Men and Women (60+) | 1959 – < | GMM | GMW | 36 – 60km | Half Marathon Long |
Should you have any queries, please email xcm@wpmtb.co.za.
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:
- 6th July: WP XCM #1 = Nissan Trailseeker #3 Hermanus
- 17th August: WP XCM #2 = Nissan Trailseeker #4 Wellington
- 31st August: WP XCM #3 = Thys Du Toit Memorial Hopefield MTB Challenge
- 7th September: WP XCM #4 = Fedhealth MTB Boschendal
Western Cape XCM Championship’s:
- 31st 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:
- Less than five participants per category – only first place qualifies
- Less than ten participants per category – only first and second to qualify
- 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 31st August 2019 in Hopefield, West Coast.
- 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.
- 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 29th 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.
- 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:
| Category Codes | Year Born | Boys/Men Code | Girls/Women
Code |
Distances | Race |
| Nipper Boys and Girls (8 -10) | 2011 – 2009 | NB | NG | 11 – 25km | Half Marathon Short |
| Sprog Boys and Girls (11-12) | 2008 – 2007 | SB | SG | 11 – 25km | Half Marathon Short |
| Sub Junior Boys and Girls (13-14) | 2006 – 2005 | SJB | SJG | 11 – 35km | Half Marathon Short |
| Youth Boys and Girls (15-16) | 2005 – 2003 | YB | YG | 36 – 60km | Half Marathon Long |
| Junior Boys and Girls (17-18) | 2002 – 2001 | JB | JG | 36 – 60km | Half Marathon Long |
| Elite Men and Women(19+) | 2000 – 1990 | EM | EW | 61 – 80km | Full Marathon |
| Sub Vet Men and Women (30-39) | 1989 – 1980 | SVM | SVW | 61 – 80km | Full Marathon |
| Veteran Men and Women (40-49) | 1979 – 1970 | VM | VW | 61 – 80km | Full Marathon |
| Master Men(50-59) | 1969 – 1960 | MM | 61 – 80km | Full Marathon | |
| Master Women (50-59) | 1969 – 1960 | MW | 26 – 60km | Half Marathon Long | |
| Grand Master Men and Women (60+) | 1959 – < | GMM | GMW | 36 – 60km | Half Marathon Long |
Should you have any queries, please email xcm@wpmtb.co.za.
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:
- 6th July: WP XCM #1 = Nissan Trailseeker #3 Hermanus
- 17th August: WP XCM #2 = Nissan Trailseeker #4 Wellington
- 31st August: WP XCM #3 = Thys Du Toit Memorial Hopefield MTB Challenge
- 7th September: WP XCM #4 = Fedhealth MTB Boschendal
Western Cape XCM Championship’s:
- 31st 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:
- Less than five participants per category – only first place qualifies
- Less than ten participants per category – only first and second to qualify
- 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 31st August 2019 in Hopefield, West Coast.
- 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.
- 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 29th 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.
- 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:
| Category Codes | Year Born | Boys/Men Code | Girls/Women
Code |
Distances | Race |
| Nipper Boys and Girls (8 -10) | 2011 – 2009 | NB | NG | 11 – 25km | Half Marathon Short |
| Sprog Boys and Girls (11-12) | 2008 – 2007 | SB | SG | 11 – 25km | Half Marathon Short |
| Sub Junior Boys and Girls (13-14) | 2006 – 2005 | SJB | SJG | 11 – 35km | Half Marathon Short |
| Youth Boys and Girls (15-16) | 2005 – 2003 | YB | YG | 36 – 60km | Half Marathon Long |
| Junior Boys and Girls (17-18) | 2002 – 2001 | JB | JG | 36 – 60km | Half Marathon Long |
| Elite Men and Women(19+) | 2000 – 1990 | EM | EW | 61 – 80km | Full Marathon |
| Sub Vet Men and Women (30-39) | 1989 – 1980 | SVM | SVW | 61 – 80km | Full Marathon |
| Veteran Men and Women (40-49) | 1979 – 1970 | VM | VW | 61 – 80km | Full Marathon |
| Master Men(50-59) | 1969 – 1960 | MM | 61 – 80km | Full Marathon | |
| Master Women (50-59) | 1969 – 1960 | MW | 26 – 60km | Half Marathon Long | |
| Grand Master Men and Women (60+) | 1959 – < | GMM | GMW | 36 – 60km | Half Marathon Long |
Should you have any queries, please email xcm@wpmtb.co.za.
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