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

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).

Winter Track League

Cape Metropole (WP) is proud to reveal its dynamic racing format for the inaugural Winter Track League series starting in June 2021. Action packed racing over six rounds the series will see the top riders emerge as winners in their various categories. First event of the series will take place on 5 June at the Bellville Velodrome.

Due to restrictions that have been imposed insofar as numbers of participants, staff and support that we are allowed to have at an event, we unfortunately cannot allow any spectators.

League Format

The Winter Track League is a league format where every round will feature the same race programme. Riders score points across the six rounds in either the Sprint or Endurance category. Each category has two different types of races in which competitors can accumulate points: Sprinters will race in both Chariot and Match sprint while Endurance riders will race the Elimination and Scratch.

League format is where every round will feature the same race programme. Riders score points across the six rounds in either the Sprint or Endurance category. Competitors can accumulate points in each category.

A new addition to the series is the scooter race where riders ride behind the scooter for a certain amount of laps ( eg 20 laps behind scooter) at a constant pace and then the remaining laps they race. Rider/riders are allowed to ride their own race if they don’t want to stay behind the scooter. A maximum of 1 Lap behind the scooter per rider is allowed.

Points allocated as follows: 5, 3, 2, 1 for first 4 riders. There is racing for all categories, from novice to Elite riders.

Prize money will be awarded for the overall standings at the end of the series.

League Program

Winter Track League Program 2021

Registration & costs

• R100-00 Open/Vets & Ladies. Late entries R120-00 
• R80-00 Youth. Late entries R 100-00

Race Entry

Please enter by making a deposit into the bank account below. Use your full name as reference number.

Account Name – Western Province Cycling Association
Bank – Standard Bank
Account Number – 200957988
Branch Code -051001
Account Type – Current Account
Reference – YOUR FULL NAME & SURNAME

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:

All events will run strictly according to the Covid-19 regulations as set out by government.

We will be revisiting Killarney on Youth Day, with a twist!!!

Racing will be in the opposite direction to what we usually race.  We will be catering for Categories 1, 2 and 3, as well as women and all of the youth categories.  U19’s will have their own race and not race with Category 1.

As it’s Youth Day, we would love to see all of our youngsters joining in the fun!  This will be one of the events for Youth selection for Oudtshoorn and the SA Youth Festival.

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.  Upon arriving at registration, ALL people attending the race are required to fill out the COVID screening forms.  From there, you are to move to the registration tables where the race staff will take your temperature again, fill it in on the form and issue you with a paper bracelet which is to be worn at all times in and around the racing areas.  Masks are also to be worn at all times and 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 Wednesday 16 June 2021.  No day licenses will be allowed for Cat 1.

Starting times

Racing will start at 8h00.  Start times for each group will be published 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 during the week.

Costs

Online entries, using the Enter Now button found on this page, is the only way to enter our races at present. Entries close the Friday 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:

Online registration

All categories are now full. We will not be able to accommodate any more people.

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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 entrance 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.

League #2

Due to Level 4 lockdown regulations racing came to an abrupt halt, however we managed to come up with a plan to start racing again. Racing will now be split into 2 sessions, with session 1 starting from 12h00 – 13h30 which will cater for the Scholars (Cat C&D) and session 2 starting from 14h00 – 16h00 for the Elites/Vets/Ladies (Cat A&B) respectively.

Event Regulations

Very important information: In line with the Level 4 regulations we are allowed to have 50 people inside the venue. With that said, NO SPECTATORS will be allowed inside the venue. Only riders and managers will be allowed inside. Security will not allow anybody access who should not be there. Its imperative that we all adhere to the rules if we want to continue with racing at the Velodrome. Apart from the medical services, no parking inside the venue to avoid people from slipping in.

Program

Here’s the program of the event. Take note of the start times for each session. Track League Program 2021

Race Entries

Please enter by making a deposit into the bank account below. Use your full name as reference number.

Account Name – Western Province Cycling Association
Bank – Standard Bank
Account Number – 200957988
Branch Code -051001
Account Type – Current Account
Reference – YOUR FULL NAME & SURNAME

Registration & costs

• R100-00 Open/Vets & Ladies. Late entries R120-00 
• R80-00 Youth. Late entries R 100-00

PLEASE ADHERE TO COVID19 RESTRICTIONS AND REGULATIONS.

The Lions Club of Worcester, in association with Western Province Cycling Association, are please to announce the return of the Afrimat Tour de Worcester.  The event will take place on 12 September, COVID permitting.  More details will be made available closer to the time once we know whether the event will go ahead.  This race is a seeding race for the 947 Ride Joburg 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 the Registration Venue.  All participants and supporters are to use the gate from the parking area to enter the grounds.

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.

Registration and costs

All participants are required to have a CSA Membership or purchase a day license at R50 per person. This is in addition to the price indicated above.

Course and distances

Race – 125km

Ride – 70km

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE CAPPING THE ENTRIES AT 70 PARTICIPANTS PER START GROUP.

Start Times

The 125km race will start at 7h30 in batches from Cat 1 to Open

The 70km race will start at approximately 8h30 in batches as required

Start Groups

This race will include WP Cycling League Categories and Open category for family participation. Please refer to the table below for the distances and approximate average speed for each category.

League categories refer to the normal WP Cycling League racing categories, which has a higher average speed that what we will expect in the Open categories. Select a category based on your expected average speed over the given distance. Cut-off times will apply on the route based on the lowest speed indicated above.

Registration and Parking

Registration and Parking will be at Kleinplasie on the Robertson 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 an embedded timing tags. All frame boards / tags are to be returned at the end of the race.

Event Guide

Please see attached event guide for Tour de Worcester.  This document contains all the information that the participants need to know.  Please familiarise yourself with this document.

TdW Updated Event Guide

Entry

Entries will close 9h00 on Thursday 9 September 2021. No entries will be possible after this time.

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Off we go to one of our favourite venues – Perdeberg Cellars – for our next race.  But don’t let the title fool you – there’s nothing LITE about this race.  5 loops of a challenging 25km circuit mean 125km in the legs and 1300m of climbing.  Just what’s needed a couple of weeks before the Cape Town Cycle Tour.

Don’t forget to support Eat@Perdeberg – Rob and his team make the most amazing breakfast buns plus a pizza after the race will be great for recovery

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 the Registration Venue.

It is imperative that we adhere to the social distancing protocols.  We are looking at ways to work within the bounds laid down by CSA and the Department of Sport and Culture to ensure that we can hold a successful event.

Categories and seeding

The following categories will be used based on ability and/or age;  Should there be 10 or more ladies, a separate race will be held for them.  The decision on this will be made on the Friday before the race.

Routes and distances

• Category 1 – 125 kms (5 x 25kms)
• Category 2 –  100 kms (4 x 25 kms)
• Category 3 – 75 kms (3 x 25km)
• Women – 75 kms (3 x 25km)
• Open Category – 75kms (3 x 25km)
• U/19’s to race with Cat 1 – 125km (5 x 25kms)
• U/17’s and U/19 Development – 75kms (3 x 25km)

Starting times

These starting times are provisional and may change should group sizes warrant it.  Please ensure that you are at the roll call at least 15 minutes before the start of your race.

Costs

The costs for this race are:

Online registration

Coronavirus notification:
Due to the coronavirus outbreak having been confirmed in South Africa all sporting events have been given strict guidelines to how they must be conducted.  Please note that we will have COVID screening protocols in place and riders are not allowed to enter the start area without having gone through the COVID checkpoint and been issued with a wrist band.

Entries will close 19h00 on Thursday 23 September 2021. No entries will be possible after this time.

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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

Parking will be made available at Perdeberg Cellars.  Please follow instructions from the marshals on where to park.

This race has been vetted as a 94.7 Ride Joburg seeding event

The Finale

The final leg of the Winter Track League (shortened due to Covid) will take place on 12 October 2021 at the Bellville Velodrome. This will be the last chance for riders to get themselves ready for the upcoming Western Cape Track Championships taking place end of October.

Event Regulations

Apart from the medical services, no parking inside the venue to ensure that everyone adhere to Covid 19 regulations.

Race Program

Here’s the program of the event. Winter Track League Program Event 3

Race Entries

Please enter by making a deposit into the bank account below. Use your full name as reference number.

Account Name – Western Province Cycling Association
Bank – Standard Bank
Account Number – 200957988
Branch Code -051001
Account Type – Current Account
Reference – YOUR FULL NAME & SURNAME

Registration & costs

• R100-00 Open/Vets & Ladies. Late entries R120-00 
• R80-00 Youth. Late entries R 100-00

PLEASE ADHERE TO COVID19 RESTRICTIONS AND REGULATIONS.