Our second race back after lockdown sees us return to the ever popular Perdeberg Cellars. Dirk, Rob and the rest of the team there are welcoming us back with open arms!
The race consists of loops of a 50km route and we are offering either 150km or 100km races, depending on your preference. However, we are also including an 80km race of the U/17’s and the U/19 development riders.
Start List:
Please confirm your start times on this Start List. Some category changes had to be made to accommodate Covid19 regulations for distancing.
Course and Distances:
| Distance | Description |
|---|---|
| 150km (3 loops) |
For individual elites and teams. Teams cannot have U/19’s participating |
| 100km (2 loops) |
Individuals, ladies and U/19’s – 2 Start groups – Pick fast/early group or slow/late group |
| 80km (2 loops) |
For U/17’s and U/19 development riders. Starting from the venue, the first 20km will be a neutral zone. |
Start times:
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:00 | 150km (3 loops) – Teams and individuals |
| 8:20 | 100km (2 loops) – A batch |
| 8:30 | 100km (2 loops) – Women |
| 8:40 | 100km (2 loops) – B batch |
| 9:00 | 80km (2 loops) – U/17 & U/19 Development – Neutral ride to start (20km away) |
Registration and costs
All registrations have to be completed and paid by Thursday 1 October because we need to perform a risk analysis and plan the start groups. These restrictions are needed to allow us to host a race while meeting the various Covid-19 restrictions and regulations.
| Entry Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Online entries (before Thursday midnight) – 150km and 100km | R250 |
| Online entries (before Thursday midnight) – 80km | R150 |
Please note: Due to Covid-19 regulations no late entries can be accepted! No entry on the day!
All participants will receive a confirmation email on Friday 2 October to indicate their start group and start times. Each participant will also be assigned to either the blue or black registration area. On the day, follow the coloured arrows leading to the coloured gazebo. Please ensure that your email address is correct on your online profile so that you can receive this email.
Parking:
Parking facilities will be on the field at Perdeberg Cellars. Please keep the restaurant parking open for restaurant clientele.
Start Times:
Start times will be published closer to the time, however the 150km route will be starting at 8h00. Thereafter, start times will be determined depending on the number of participants. These details will also from part of the race participant email that will go out.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE USE THE MOBII TIMING SYSTEM TO TIME OUR RACES. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A MOBII TIMING CHIP YOU WILL HAVE TO PURCHASE ONE WITH YOUR RACE ENTRY
Any queries relating to the event can directed to events@wpcycling.com or road@wpcycling.com
Be a Sports Trust “HERO” for our Community
The Sports Trust is excited to be hosting its inaugural Virtual Cycle Challenge as Covid-19 has led to dramatic adjustments, changes and reinventing the way sports participation is managed the globe over. As such, The Sports Trust has adapted accordingly, to ensure that it delivers on its stated mandate and objectives.
The Trust hosts a number of community cycling events for the advancement of the Development Cycling Programme as a priority. These events provide the cyclists and the communities with platforms to promote the sport, generate income and provide an opportunity to participate in competitive races.
This inaugural Sports Trust Virtual Cycle Challenge is taking place on Sunday 11 October 2020 with the Piketberg community, identified as the main beneficiary. The format is flexible, open and accessible for all cyclists, irrespective of their physical and geographical location. You can use your road bike or mountain bike and cycle where ever you choose. Please adhere to the COVID19 regulations in your country on the day and remember to be
safe and wear your helmet.
Cyclists can choose their distance according to their fitness level, which includes 5km, 20km, 50km and 108km on the day. Please remember to record your time using any fitness device or STAVA app. Once completed, you will need to manually upload your times onto www.finishtime.co.za to be eligible for your certificate of completion.
Entries are online using www.Quicket.co.za for this challenge and cost ZAR 50 per person. Remember that you need to complete the challenge on the actual day of Sunday 11 October 2020 and manually record your times.
We invite you to be part of this inaugural “Virtual Cycle Challenge” and be a Sports Trust “HERO” for our Piketberg community.
We look forward to seeing you and connecting with you on our social media platforms and remember to tag us using #STVirtualCycle, #STHero.
For more information and to Enter online visit our website www.thesportstrust.co.za
After 2 road races that had a LOT of excitement, we are moving off the open road to host another exciting event – this time at the Killarney International RaceWay. A favourite of many of you, and a chance for the youngsters to have an opportunity to race.
COVID Regulations
We are still required to adhere to the COVID-19 regulations that have been published by the Department of Sport and Culture. To this end we require that all cyclists maintain social distancing while not racing. The use of masks prior to the start of the race is compulsory. Emails will be sent to all participants informing you of where and when you can sign in for the race. Please do not arrive at the venue prior to your allocated time. Registration will be split into 3 areas. U17 and older will be split into 2 different registration areas. The younger children’s registration will be held at the Go-Kart track where they will be racing.
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. Details pertaining to this will be made available to entrants when we send out the race confirmation emails on the Friday before the event.
Routes and distances
| Category | Duration | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 / U19 | 90 minutes + 1 Lap | 11h10 |
| Category 2 | 70 minutes + 1 lap | 9h50 |
| Category 3 | 50 minutes + 1 lap | 8h50 |
| Women | 50 minutes + 1 lap | 8h50 |
| U17 / U19 Development | 40 minutes + 1 lap | 8h00 |
| Under 15 | 30 minutes + 1 lap | 8h40 |
| Under 13 | 20 minutes + 1 lap | 9h20 |
| Under 11 | 20 minutes + 1 lap | 9h20 |
The 2020 season will follow the new categories and seeding guidelines. In most instances participants will already be allocated to fixed categories based on past races. See the same article on how to improve or change your seeding.
Starting times
| Time | Category | Track |
|---|---|---|
| 8h00 | U17 and U19 Development | Main |
| 8h40 | U15 Boys and U17 Girls | Go-Kart |
| 8h50 | Cat 3 | Main |
| 8h50 | Ladies | Main |
| 9h20 | U13 Boys and U15 Girls | Go-Kart |
| 9h20 | U11 Boys, U11 Girls and U13 Girls | Go-Kart |
| 9h50 | Cat 2 | Main |
| 11h10 | Cat 1 | Main |
Costs
Online entries, using the Enter Now button found on this page, is the most cost effective way to enter our races. (See more details about costs and discounts). Entries close the Thursday prior to the race. After this time late registration will only be possible at the registration table on the day at the event. No discounts will apply on the day. (Read more about the registration process).
The costs for this race are:
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Category 1 – 3 | R250 |
| Ladies | R250 |
| U19 racing with Cat 1 | R250 |
| U19 development | R150 |
| U 17 | R150 |
| U 11 / U13 / U15 | R50 |
Online registration
Event management, online entries and payments made possible by 
Problems with CSA Membership or Licenses?
See the page about CSA membership or licenses, or if you have problems with this during the registration process.
Parking
This information will be made available closer to the time.
It’s Team Time Trial again! Time for you and your pals to get together and test yourself against the clock.
This year we’ve decided to include an individual time trial for those who want to go it alone!
Teams of 6 riders each will race around a 30 kilometre circuit twice. How fast can you and your mates ride over fast flat 60 kilometres? Which TEAM will have the bragging rights to being the fastest club in the Cape?
Teams of 6 riders will tackle the circuit twice with the time for the team being recorded when the 4th rider crosses the finish line.
Each team member must register and pay individually, then your Team Captains or a nominated member must email the Team Name and the names and ID numbers of all team members to events@wpcycling.com. We need this information by Thursday, 8 April!
The individual time trial will take place over the same course, however this will only be one lap of 30km.
This event does not form part of the WP League.
Please click on this link to see the Event Guide: Slent Rd TT Event Guide v2
Start Lists
Categories and seeding
Due to the nature of this event, and the possibility of team mates being allocated into different categories, we will not use the normal categorisation for this event. However, your selection of category during this event will carry through to the races during the rest of the year and automatically be applied to those races.
The 2021 season will follow the new categories and seeding guidelines. In most instances participants will already be allocated to fixed categories based on past races. See the same article on how to improve or change your seeding.
Routes and distances
Team members for the Team Time Trial may consist of all age categories from u/17 and older. All teams compete over 60km.
A Ladies competition will be dependent on the number of Ladies Teams entered, however we also allow mixed teams in this race.
The individual time trial will take place on the same route however it will be limited to one lap of 30km.
Starting times
This information will be made available closer to the time once teams have been submitted for seeding.
Costs
Online entries, using the Enter Now button found on this page, is the most cost effective way to enter our races. (See more details about costs and discounts). Entries close the Friday prior to the race. After this time late registration will only be possible at the registration table on the day at the event. No discounts will apply on the day. (Read more about the registration process).
The cost for this race is R180 per person.
Please note that in an effort to save on some costs we will be using the old 2020 and 2019 race numbers. As this race is not based on the standard categories, these numbers will be issued to teams and individuals at random, however team members will all have the same colour numbers.
Online registration
Coronavirus notification:
Due to the coronavirus outbreak having been confirmed in South Africa all sporting events have been impacted. Please adhere to social distancing at race registration. If you are not feeling well, please do not attend the event. NO SPECTATORS!!!
Problems with CSA Membership or Licenses?
See the page about CSA membership or licenses, or if you have problems with this during the registration process.
Parking
This information will be made available closer to the time.
Our second race of the season sees us visiting Paarl de Ville. We will be doing route that many have raced before, but from a different place, thus putting a new spin on things.
The race consists of loops of a 50km route and we are offering either 150km or 100km races, depending on your preference. However, we are also including an 80km race of the U/17’s and the U/19 development riders.
Click on this link for the Event Guide: PdV Event Guide
Course and Distances:
| Distance | Description |
|---|---|
| 150km (3 loops) |
Cat 1 |
| 100km (2 loops) |
U19 men, Cat 2 and Cat 3 as well as ladies |
| 80km (2 loops) |
For U/17’s and U/19 development riders. Starting from the venue, the first 20km will be a neutral zone.
Cat 4 / Open will also ride this route Riders can be taken to the start line at Boland College or alternatively ride to the start behind the race referee’s car. Finish line will be at Paarl de Ville. |
Start times:
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:00 | 150km (3 loops) – Cat 1 |
| 8:20 | 100km (2 loops) – Cat 2 & U/19 men |
| 8:30 | 100km (2 loops) – Women |
| 8:40 | 100km (2 loops) – Cat 3 |
| 9:00 | 80km (2 loops) – Cat 4, U/17 & U/19 Development – Neutral ride to start (20km away) |
Registration and costs
All registrations have to be completed and paid by Thursday 8 April 2021 because we need to perform a risk analysis and plan the start groups. These restrictions are needed to allow us to host a race while meeting the various Covid-19 restrictions and regulations.
| Entry Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Online entries (before Thursday midnight) – 150km and 100km | R250 |
| Online entries (before Thursday midnight) – 80km | R150 |
Please note: Due to Covid-19 regulations no late entries can be accepted! No entry on the day!
All participants will receive a confirmation email on Friday 9 April to indicate their start group and start times. Each participant will also be assigned to either the blue or black registration area. On the day, follow the coloured arrows leading to the coloured gazebo. Please ensure that your email address is correct on your online profile so that you can receive this email.
Parking:
Parking facilities will be at Paarl de Ville.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE USE THE MOBII TIMING SYSTEM TO TIME OUR RACES. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A MOBII TIMING CHIP YOU WILL HAVE TO PURCHASE ONE WITH YOUR RACE ENTRY
Online registration
Coronavirus notification:
Due to the coronavirus outbreak having been confirmed in South Africa all sporting events have been impacted. Please adhere to social distancing at race registration. If you are not feeling well, please do not attend the event. NO SPECTATORS!!!
Problems with CSA Membership or Licenses?
See the page about CSA membership or licenses, or if you have problems with this during the registration process.
General queries
Any queries relating to the event can directed to events@wpcycling.com or road@wpcycling.com
Presented by Computer Mania and hosted on the home grounds of Tygerberg Mountain Bike Club, SA XCO#3 & WC XCO#2 (UCI Cat 1), takes place at Bloemendal, Durbanville on 17 April 2021.
On 18 April 2021 there will be a WC XCO#3 (UCI Cat 2) for Sub-Jnr, Youth, Junior and Elite, (Women and Men). Please note that you need to do a separate entry for the race on the 18th.
Online Entries
Online Entries can be done via the Enter Now link that can be found lower down on this page.
Online Entries Close: Tuesday 13 April 2021
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 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 on route !
Race categories, Entry fees, Race times and Event 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:
Programme:
CSA-MTB 2021 Std Program XCO 3-2021 Final
Course and distances
Short Course
Long Course
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.
Sponsors
Presented by Computer Mania and hosted on the home grounds of Tygerberg Mountain Bike Club, WC XCO#3 (UCI Cat 2), takes place at Bloemendal, Durbanville on 18 April 2021. Racing categories on the 18th is for the Sub-Jnr, Youth, Junior and Elites (Women and Men).
The relay race on the 18th will be a fun event for all primary school children (13yrs & under). The relay event will consist of 4 riders, boys and girls teams. It will be on the short course and the aim is to see which team can complete the most number of laps in 45 minutes.
Sports Class: Open to all and will be 4 laps of the short course.
Online Entries
Online Entries can be done via the Enter Now link that can be found lower down on this page.
Online Entries Close: Tuesday 13 April 2021
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 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 on route !
Race categories, Entry fees, Race times and Event 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:
Programme:
Event programme for 18 April 2021 is at the bottom of the attached link.
CSA-MTB 2021 Std Program XCO 3-2021 Final
Course and distances
Short Course
Long Course
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.
Sponsors
Welcome to our race at Killarney International Motorway. A favourite of many of you, and a chance for the youngsters to have an opportunity to race.
There will be strict COVID protocols in place for this event.
COVID Regulations
We are still required to adhere to the COVID-19 regulations that have been published by the Department of Sport and Culture. To this end we require that all cyclists maintain social distancing while not racing. The use of masks prior to the start of the race is compulsory. You will be required to have your temperature taken at the entrance to Killarney. All participants and supporters are to use Gate 5 – the one closest to Cape Town, to enter the grounds. Registration will be split into 3 areas. U17 and older will be split into 2 different registration areas. The younger children’s registration will be held at the Go-Kart track where they will be racing.
It is imperative that we adhere to the social distancing protocols. We are looking at ways to work within the bounds laid down by CSA and the Department of Sport and Culture to ensure that we can hold a successful event.
Routes and distances
For safety reasons the size of each category will be limited. Once these limits are reached it will no longer be possible to enter those categories. This will be on a first-come-first-serve bases.
Cat 1 entries will be restricted to participants with BOTH a CSA Membership and CSA Full Domestic Racing License valid on Sunday 2 May. No day licenses will be allowed for Cat 1.
| Category | Duration | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 / U19 | 90 minutes + 1 Lap | 11h10 |
| Category 2 | 70 minutes + 1 lap | 9h50 |
| Category 3 | 50 minutes + 1 lap | 8h50 |
| Women | 50 minutes + 1 lap | 8h50 |
| U17 / U19 Development & Cat 4 | 40 minutes + 1 lap | 8h00 |
| Under 15 | 30 minutes + 1 lap | 8h40 |
| Under 13 | 20 minutes + 1 lap | 9h20 |
| Under 11 | 20 minutes + 1 lap | 9h20 |
Starting times
Start times may change closer to the time. Large groups with more than 50 participants will be split into two separate start groups, starting a few seconds apart, similar to Killarney racing in the week.
| Time | Category | Track |
|---|---|---|
| 8h00 | U17 and U19 Development and Cat 4 | Main |
| 8h40 | U15 Boys and U17 Girls | Go-Kart |
| 8h50 | Cat 3 | Main |
| 8h50 | Ladies | Main |
| 9h20 | U13 Boys and U15 Girls | Go-Kart |
| 9h20 | U11 Boys, U11 Girls and U13 Girls | Go-Kart |
| 9h50 | Cat 2 | Main |
| 11h10 | Cat 1 | Main |
Costs
Online entries, using the Enter Now button found on this page, is the most cost effective way to enter our races. Entries close the Thursday prior to the race. Due to the restrictions placed on us due to the COVID pandemic, we cannot take entries on the day
The costs for this race are:
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Category 1 – 3 | R250 |
| Ladies | R250 |
| U19 racing with Cat 1 | R250 |
| Cat 4 | R150 |
| U19 development | R150 |
| U 17 | R150 |
| U 11 / U13 / U15 | R50 |
Online registration
Event management, online entries and payments made possible by
Problems with CSA Membership or Licenses?
See the page about CSA membership or licenses, or if you have problems with this during the registration process. NOTE: A CSA Full Domestic Racing License is required for Cat 1 for this race.
Parking
All people attending the race are to enter Killarney through the southern most gate – Gate 5. You will have your temperature checked at this point. From there you are to proceed to the parking area behind the new pits. From here, you will have to come through the race COVID screening station at the ent
rance to the pits. Participants and spectators alike will have to fill in the COVID questionnaire and have their temperature taken for a second time. Unfortunately, both Killarney and WPCA have to keep records of those entering the premises so please do not feel that you can circumvent the checks at the pit area.
The fourth race of the 2021 WC XCO Series, takes place at Hoogekraal Farm, Cape Town on 8 May 2021.
Online Entries
Online Entries are closed. There are no Late Entries.
Online Entries Close: Wednesday 5 May 2021 at 12pm.
Please view registration and number board collection times on the programme below.
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:
Programme:
W-Cape XCO 4-2021 Programme V03
Course and distances
LONG COURSE
SHORT COURSE
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.
Sponsors
This event is made possible by:
We’re back in the beautiful Slanghoek Valley for our next race. Please note our new registration and parking venue at Eike Saal.
The route is a mixture of rolling hills on the one side and a flat sometimes windy section called ‘Waaihoek’ on the other side. The race will cross the Breede River by using the low cement bridge. Please keep on checking social media should this area experience heavy rains.
Registration and costs
| Entry Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Online entries for Cat 1, 2, 3, Women and U19’s riding with Cat 1 | R250 |
| Online entries for Cat 4, U17 and U19 Development | R150 |
Course and distances
- Category 1 – 120 kms (3 x 40kms)
- Category 2 – 120km (3 x 40kms) (Select Cat2 – Long during registration)
- Category 2 – 80 kms (2 x 40 kms) (Select Cat 2 during registration)
- Category 3 – 80 kms (2 x 40 kms)
- Women – 80kms (2 x 40 kms)
- Youth – u17,u19 – 80 kms (2 x 40kms)
- Cat 4 80kms (2 x 40kms)
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE CAPPING THE ENTRIES AT 70 PARTICIPANTS PER START GROUP.
Start Times
CATEGORY 1 TO START AT 8.00AM – Other categories will be confirmed later
- 08h00 – Category 1 and u/19 men
- 08h05 – Category 2 – 120kms
- 08h20 – Category 2 – 80kms
- 08h25 – Category 3
- 08h30 – Women and u/19 Girls
- 08h35 – u/17,u/19 Development
- 08h35 – Cat 4
Registration and Parking
Registration and Parking will be at Eike Saal on the Slanghoek Road, just before the start area – Please look out for the parking signs.
Race Numbers and Tags
All participants will be issued with race specific numbers and frame boards which include timing tags. All frame boards / tags are to be returned at the end of the race.
Entry
Entry will close 9h00 on Friday 21 May. No later entries will be possible after this time.
Cat2: You have to select Cat2 – Long (for 120km) or Cat 2 (for 80km).
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