Event Calendar

Western Province & Winelands XCM Series Race 1: Nissan Trailseeker Hermanus @ Sumaridge, Hermanus

Jul 6 all-day

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:

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

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 31^st 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 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.

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.

Categories: MTB Event

Jul

Sun

Windmeul @ Perdeberg Cellar

Jul 7 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Racing will be around the 25 kilometre Paardeberg Circuit. A mix of rolling hills and one or two tough climbs will appeal to all cyclists.

Early online entries close on midnight Friday 5 July 2019 – take advantage of the early online discount.

Registration and costs

Entry fee – R300 per rider

Early entries registered before midnight on 5 July 2019 will receive a discount of R100 per rider

Late Entries – R300 per rider

The event forms part of the WP Road Racing League 2019

Course and distances

Category 1 – 100 kms (4 x 25kms)
Category 2 – 100 kms (4 x 25 kms)
Category 3 – 75 kms (3 x 25 kms)
Women and U/19 girls – 75 kms (3 x 25 kms)
Youth – U/17 boys and U/19 development riders- 75 kms
Youth – U/15 girls and boys plus U/17 girls – 50 kms

Times

08h00 – Category 1 and U/19 boys
08h10 – Category 2 and U/19 boys
08h20 – Category 3
08h25 – Women and U/19 girls
08h30 – U/17 boys and U/19 development boys
08h30 – U/15 girls and boys plus U/17 girls

Parking

Parking will be at the Perdeberg Cellar.

Entry

Late On the day entry will be taken at R300 on the day.

Categories: Road Event Scholar Event

Jul

Sun

Randall Februarie Memorial – WP Road Racing League @ Killarney Motor Racing Circuit

This event is hosted by Phoenix Cycling Club in memory of all cyclists who have lost their lives over the years but especially in memory of the late Randall Februarie who was a member of this club.

Jul 28 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Registration and costs

This event forms part of the WP Road Racing League 2019. Online entries received before midnight on Friday, 26 July, will qualify for club and youth discounts. After this time online entries will close and late registration will be possible on the day at the event. No discounts will apply on the day.

Cost for open category – R50 per entrant

Registration will take place at Killarney International Raceway from 6h30 on the morning of the race.

Course and distances

Main Track

Category 1 – 1h15 + 1 lap
Category 2 – 1h00 + 1 lap
Category 3 and Women – 45 min + 1 lap
Open – 30 mins + 1 lap

Go-Kart Track

U11 boys and girls + U13 girls – 25 min + 1 lap
U13 boys and U15 girls – 30 min + 1 lap
U15 boys and U17 girls – 40 min + 1 lap

Times

Main Track:

Time	Category
8h00	U/17 boys and U19 development riders – 40 min + 1 lap
8h45	Category 3, Women and U19 girls – 45 min + 1 lap
9h45	Open – 30 min + 1 lap
10h30	Category 2 and U19 boys – 1h00 + 1 lap
11h40	Category 1 and U19 boys – 1h15 + 1 lap

Please note:

U19 development cyclists are to compete with the U17’s. Any U19’s that have been competing in category 1 and 2 must remain there.

Category 3 and ladies will race at the same time. Whatever race is ‘caught’ will be neutralised until a sufficient racing gap has been re-established.

Go-Kart Track

Time	Category
9h00	U11 boys and girls + U13 girls – 25 min + 1 lap
9h35	U13 boys and U15 girls – 30 min + 1 lap
10h15	U15 boys and U17 girls – 40 min + 1 lap

Parking

Parking will be behind the Pits Area.

Entry

Categories: Road Event Scholar Event

Aug

Western Province and Winelands XCM Series Race 2: Wellington @ Bosman Family Vinyards

Aug 17 all-day

2019

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

Western Province (WP) Regional XCM Series:

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

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

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 31^st 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 29^th June 2019:

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.

Categories: MTB Event

Aug

Western Province and Winelands XCM Series Race 3 & WC Champs: Hopefield @ Thys Du Toit

Aug 31 all-day

2019

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

Western Province (WP) Regional XCM Series:

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

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

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 31^st 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 29^th June 2019:

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.

Categories: MTB Event

Sun

Raithby Road Race @ Raithby Sports Fields

Sep 1 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

The Wannabees Cycling Club is hosting this race again for a second year. Come and enjoy what is a tough little 10k loop – 9 times for Cat 1. Could be the hardest 90k they’ll ride this year!

League points are up for grabs so don’t miss out on this one!

There will also be an open category for scholars and those not sure if they want to really race. This is pegged at a maximum of 3 loops of 10km.

Registration and costs

Online entries received before midnight on Friday, 30 August 2019, will qualify for club and youth discounts. After this time online entries will close and late registration will be possible on the day at the event. No discounts will apply on the day. Open category entries will be R50 on the day with proceeds going towards the Raithby Methodist Primary School’s upgrade programme

Course and distances

- Category 1 – 90kms (9 x 10kms)
- Category 2 – 80 kms (8 x 10kms)
- Category 3 – 60 kms (6 x 10kms)
- Women – 60 kms (6 x 10kms)
- u17 and u/19 development – 50kms (5 x 10kms)
- Open/Youth – maximum of 30kms (3 x 10kms)

Starting times

08h00 – Open Funride, U11, U13 and U15 boys; U17 girls
08h45 – Category 3 and Ladies, including U19 girls
08h50 – U17 boys and U19 development riders
10h30 – Category 1 including U19 boys having previously raced this category
10h35 – Category 2 including U19 boys having previously raced this category

Entry

Categories: Road Event Scholar Event

Western Province and Winelands XCM Series Race 4: Fedhealth Boschendal @ Boschendal Estate

Sep 7 all-day

2019

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

Western Province (WP) Regional XCM Series:

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

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

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 31^st 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 29^th June 2019:

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.

Categories: MTB Event

TuV Nord Heritage Tour by Cyclopaths CC @ Perdeberg Cellars

Sep 21 @ 8:00 am – Sep 24 @ 8:00 am

Heritage Cycle Tour 2019 Race Bible

The 2nd edition of the TUV Nord Heritage Tour by Cyclopaths CC will be taking place from the 21st to the 24th September 2019 from the Paardeberg Winery on the Vryguns Road just outside Paarl.

The Race Permanence will be the Perdeberg Cellars for the 1st, 2nd and 4th stage while Killarney International Raceway in Milnerton will be the venue for the circuit races on the Monday afternoon/evening.

The event forms part of the WP Road Racing League 2019. The Overall General Classification will count for points in the WP Road Racing League for all Categories.

KOM, Points competition for Category 1
General Classification leaders jersey for all Categories
Daily Stage prizes for all categories
Prize Money per stage to be confirmed closer to the commencement of the event.

Overall General Classification prize money:

– Cat 1 – 1st R5000, 2nd R2500,3rd R1500

– Cat 2 – 1st R1000, 2nd R750, 3rd R500

– Cat 3 – 1st R750, 2nd R500, 3rd R300

– Ladies 1st R1000,2nd R750 3rd R500

Cat 1 – Sprint Prime R1000 , KOM R1000

NB – the organisers require at least 20 ladies to enter for the above prize money to be paid and at least 10 ladies to constitute a dedicated ladies race with adjusted prize money.

The event is open to all Juniors,Elite,Veterans and Ladies as per the WP Racing Handbook. Cyclists in the u17 age category will not be allowed to participate as the distances are longer than what is recommended by UCI regulations.

Routes and Distances

Day 1 – 108kms with 930m elev – https://www.strava.com/routes/19980843

Day 2 – 135kms with 1260 elev – https://www.strava.com/routes/19980416

Day 3 – Killarney criterium – 1 hour (start time 3PM)

Day 4 – 95kms with 860m elev – https://www.strava.com/routes/19978962

Registration and costs

Entry Type	Price
Online entries – Early Bird Entry Closes midnight 1st September	R1000
Online Entries after 1st September	R1250

The event forms part of the WP Road Racing League 2019. Overall General Classification will count for points in the WP Road Racing League for all Categories.

KOM, Points competition for Category 1
General Classification leaders jersey for all Categories
Daily Stage prizes for all categories

Start Times on each day

08h00 – Category 1
08h10 – Category 2
08h20 – Category 3
08hr20 – Women

Parking

Parking will be at the Perdeberg Cellars

Entry – https://www.jumpertrax.com/events/3091-TNHCT

Online entries are now open.

Categories: Road Event Scholar Event

Wed

Spring Track Classic @ Bellville Velodrome