Slent Road Circuit Race

We are all accustomed to racing the Slent Road circuit as part of our season opening time trials, both individual and as a team.  This time, we are racing as a group.  This replaces Zevenwacht as the second leg of our double header, the first being at Atlantis on the 7th November.

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.  This needs to be done before anything else upon arrival at the 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;

Routes and distances

• Category 1 – 90 km (3 x 30 km)
• Category 2 –  90 km (3 x 30 km)
• Category 3 – 60 km (2 x 30 km)
• Women – 60 km (2 x 30 km)
• U/19’s to race with Cat 1 – 90 km (3 x 30 km)
• U/17’s and U/19 Development – 90 km (3 x 30 km)
• Open – 60 km (2 x 30 km)

The map below shows a single 30km loop

Starting times

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

Entries will open on 16 November and close at 19h00 on Friday 19 November 2021. No entries will be possible after this time.

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.

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

Parking will be made available on Slent Road across the stop street from the registration area.  Please follow instructions from the marshals on where to park.

DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THIS RACE. APOLIGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED!

Race personnel will contact those of you who have already entered to arrange for an entry to another WPCA race.

We’re happy to announce a NEW race!!!!  The Zevenwacht Circuit race will take place on 21 November.  Racing starts at the Zevenwacht Mall and heads towards Stellenbosch up Polkadraai Road before crossing over into Vlaeberg at the strawberry farm.  A few fast and furious loops around a 15km circuit before finishing at the top of Polkadraai before returning the Zevenwacht.  A stunning little route!

This is the second part of our double header!!!  The first race is at Atlantis on 7 November – don’t forget to enter both if you wish to be eligible for a podium place.

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 – 95 km (6 x 15km + 5km)
• Category 2 –  80 km (5 x 15 km + 5km)
• Category 3 – 65 km (4 x 15km + 5km)
• Women – 65 km (4 x 15km + 5km)
• U/19’s to race with Cat 1 – 95km (6 x 15km + 5km)
• U/17’s and U/19 Development – 50km (3 x 15km + 5km)
• Open – 50km (3 x 15km + 5km)

Starting times

The starting times will be published closer to the event date.  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

Entries will open on 4 November and close at 19h00 on Thursday 18 November 2021. No entries will be possible after this time.

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.

 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

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

BCC is back

Bellville Cycling Club is hosting a track classic at the Bellville Velodrome on 15 December 2021 starting at 7pm sharp. Most probably the last before the BIG ONE later this month in Paarl.

This event promises to be a TOP CLASS event with a prize fund of R5000 . The event will run on a omnium basis for all categories and will cater for sprinters and endurance riders. Points to the first 4 riders in each category – 5, 3, 2, 1 respectively.

Race entry

Entries will be taken on the day of the event. Entry fee is:

• Scholars/Cat C,D – R80
• Cat A, B – R 100

Program

Herewith the program of the event: BCC Track Classic 15 Dec 21

Covid 19 Protocol

Please adhere to all safety protocols and wear your mask at all times, maintain social distance

Western Province Cycling Association is hosting the Western Cape Road and TT Championship from Saturday 22 January 2022 to Sunday 23 January 2022.

The Time Trial will be held on Saturday 22 January and the Road Race on Sunday 23 January

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Covid 19 Regulations

We are  still required to adhere to the COVID-19 regulations that have been published by the Department of Sport and Culture.  To this end we require that all cyclists maintain social distancing while not racing.  The use of masks prior to the start of the race is compulsory.  You will be required to have your temperature taken at the entrance to the Registration Venue.

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

Guides

Race Guide

Find below the start list, with the individual start times for each participant. Please make sure you are on the start line no later than 10mins before your scheduled start.

TT Start List

Find below the start list with the group start times and distances.  Please make sure you are on the start line no later than 10 minutes before your scheduled start

StartList Road

Feeding zones will be available at the locations indicated here: WC Road Champs Feeding Zones

Online Entries and Registration

Online entries will open on Monday 20  December 2021.  Costs for the event are as follows:

Number collection

You race numbers can be collected in advance:

Date: Friday, 21 January
Venue: Perdeberg Cellar, Paardeberg (Use the navigation map above)
Time: 17h00- 19h00

Eat @ Perdeberg will be open and serving pizza and light meals at registration.  Please support them.

Or on the day, starting at 06h00 each day.

Timing Chips

This event will use dedicated timing tags embedded in the frame number, which will be supplied during number collection.  All participants are required to fit the frame number to their bicycle in order to start the race.

Also ensure the bike board does not get damaged during transport to and from the venue. The board can be damaged by strong winds while driving if the bicycle is placed on a bike rack mounted at the rear of a vehicle.

Managers Meeting

All managers must report to the manager’s meeting, which will take place at 05h30 on Sunday morning at the start line. Please bring along your valid CSA Managers License for verification.

Start Times

Time Trial – Saturday

The PROVISIONAL start times for the Time Trial will be published closer to the time.  See below for the distances per category.

Road Race – Sunday

All categories will start from 06h00 onward from the longest distance to the shortest, except the 117km race will start out of turn .  Please note that these are PROVISIONAL START TIMES.  Start times will be confirmed closer to the event.

Please note that gearing restrictions will apply to all youth age categories:

The following gear restrictions as measured by one full revolution of the chain wheel set will apply:
Under 11: Equal to and not more than 6,227 metres.
Under 13: Equal to and not more than 6,227 metres.
Under 15: Equal to and not more than 6,626 metres.
Under 17: Equal to and not more than 6,897 metres.
Junior: Equal to and not more than 7.93 metres.

Blocked gears are not permitted.

Gear checks shall be performed on the equipment of all riders subject to gear restrictions. Supplementary gear checks may take place after an event.

Route

Road Race

We have varying routes for the road race.  Please see below for the route applicable to your and familiarise yourself with it before the time.  Should you have any queries on the route, please direct these to sue@myriadevents.co.za

TIP: You are able to open the maps full-screen by clicking the link “View Full Version” just under the map title.

Road Race – 158km route

Road Race –  117km route

Road Race –  83km route

Road Race – 20km, 25km and 50km routes

The 20km route will start at Boland Agricultural College while the 50km route will do 2 loops of this course.

TT Circuit

The time trial circuit is an out-and-back along Slent Rd and applies to all categories. The Elites, U23 Men  and the Vets Men 30-34 and 35-39 add a bit more to the distance by turning left at the 4-way stop to make a 35km TT for them.  The start and finish will be at the same location in all cases.

30km route for Elites, U/23 and Vets Men 30-34, 35-39, 40-44 and 45-49

20km route

Start and Finish Area

The start line will be on Vryguns Road, outside Perdeberg Cellars.  “T” indicated the start line, while “R” indicates the Registration area.

Parking

Parking will be provided on the premises of Perdeberg Cellars. Access the parking from Vryguns Road.

Note that no parking along Vryguns Road will be permitted at any time.

Category Details

Awards

As per CSA Regulations for Road Cycling, Part 3, section 3.5.2.1, gold, silver and bronze medals and championship jerseys shall be awarded in all categories irrespective of the number of participants in each category. 

Registration

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Entries close at 13h00 on Wednesday 19 January 2022

Cancellation Policy

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 epidemic, the organisers of the Western Cape Championships reserve the right to cancel the race should circumstances dictate.  If we cancel the race 7 or more days before the time (on or before 14 January 2022) we will refund those who have entered 60% of their race fee.  Anytime after that, we will refund 30% of your entry fee.  Alternatively, arrangements can be made with the registration team to carry the race fee over to the rescheduled event.  Should you request a refund, when the rescheduled event is announced, you will be required to pay the full amount again.

Entrants who cancel their entries 7 or more days before the time (on or before 14 January 2022) will be refunded 30% of their entry fee.  Cancellations in the 7 days prior to the event, or on the day itself, will not be refunded.

CSA Membership and licenses

This is a provincial race and sanctioned under Cycling South Africa, therefore the applicable rules by CSA, and by extension the UCI, will apply. Participants must have a CSA Membership. The requirement is for a CSA domestic racing license to qualify for awards.  Please note that participants NOT holding a domestic racing license or Schools Competitive Membership will not be eligible for any awards, jerseys or medals, nor provincial colours.

In each case a reference to the CSA General Organisation of the Sport, Part 1 (effective 19.02.2019) and Part 3 (effective 25.02.2019), applies;

CSA Membership (as per 1.1.6)  means a licence issued to any cyclist who wishes to participate in a Cycling SA sanctioned event, irrespective of any other licence which that member may hold. (As per 1.2.11) A Membership Licence allows a cyclist to compete in all sanctioned cycling events including inter-provincial events Provincial Championships and league races, excluding National Championships.

Thus, all participants must be in a possession of a CSA Membership (or a day license) to participant.

Day Licenses (as per 3.4.1.5) Day Licence which is issued to a cyclist not holding at least a valid and current Membership Licence or who is unable to produce a valid and current licence upon being requested to do so.

Day licenses can now be purchased on-line at Cycling South Africa’s Membership page. Log in, go to the Profile menu option and use the Purchase button on that page. Select Day Licenses, enter your name and city, then select “Western Cape Road and TT Championship” and tick the appropriate days. You might need 2 day licenses if taking part in both the TT and Road events.

This is a new arrangement and your day license might not be picked by our system yet. If you experience problems entering on this site with such a day license please forward us the day license(s) by email to sue@myriadevents.co.za so that we can manually register the day license on this system.

Trouble with your CSA Membership or License?

We often get complaints about participants unable to enter due to a message about invalid CSA membership or license during the online registration process. Our system verifies both your CSA membership and CSA domestic racing license to be valid on the day of the event. Licenses expire on 31 December each year, so you should get a new 2022 license for this event. Membership expires 1 year after your last renewal or purchase. This date could be prior to the event date. Carefully review both expiry dates before contacting us.

New membership or licenses, including renewals, can be purchased online on the CSA membership page.

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.

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.

Start List

The race will start in 3 groups:

• Individual TT – 8:00am
• Women Team TT – 8:25am
• Men Team TT – 8:30am

Open or download this Start List for the start groups and times.

Covid 19 Regulations

We are  still required to adhere to the COVID-19 regulations that have been published by the Department of Sport and Culture.  To this end we require that all cyclists maintain social distancing while not racing.  The use of masks prior to the start of the race is compulsory.  You will be required to have your temperature taken at the entrance to the Registration Venue.

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

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 2022 season will follow the same categories as 2021.  In most instances participants will already be allocated to fixed categories based on past races.

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 separate Ladies competition will be dependent on the number of Ladies Teams entered, however we also allow  mixed teams in this race.

THE LADIES TEAM TIME TRIAL WILL TAKE PLACE OVER 30KM AND NOT 60KM AS PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED

The individual time trial will take place on the same route however it will be limited to one lap of 30km.  However the U17’s cannot take part in the individual time trial as it is further than the maximum distance laid down by CSA and UCI.

Starting times

This information will be made available closer to the time once teams have been submitted for seeding.

Costs

Entries close the Thursday night prior to the race at 18h00

The cost for this race is R200 per person.

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.

Cancellation Policy

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 epidemic, the organisers of the Western Cape Championships reserve the right to cancel the race should circumstances dictate.  If we cancel the race 7 or more days before the time (on or before 14 February2022) we will refund those who have entered 60% of their race fee.  Anytime after that, we will refund 30% of your entry fee.  Alternatively, arrangements can be made with the registration team to carry the race fee over to the rescheduled event.  Should you request a refund, when the rescheduled event is announced, you will be required to pay the full amount again.

Entrants who cancel their entries 7 or more days before the time (on or before 14 February2022) will be refunded 30% of their entry fee.  Cancellations in the 7 days prior to the event, or on the day itself, will not be refunded.

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 on the empty piece of land at the corner of Slent Road and Vryguns Road.  Additional parking will be on the other side of Vryguns Road  heading  towards  the  prison

After missing a year, the Century City Sport Festival celebrates its 13th year of existence. The City Cycling Club has been hosting the criterium for the Sports Festival from the first edition and has seen it grow in leaps and bounds. Racing is around a 1.5 kilometre circuit which is secured by the very competent Century City Property Owners security staff. This is an ideal event to test the legs before the WP Road Criterium Cup that commences at the end of March.

The season opening Century City Criterium takes place on 6 March 2022.  The ever-popular crit race is hosted by Century City in conjunction with the City Cycling Club.  Racing starts at 8h00.

Registration and costs

The costs for this race are:

Adults – R50

Scholars – R25

This event is only a training race but we will be having a podium for the first 3 finishers (no prize money). The event DOES NOT form part of the WP League Road Race series or the upcoming Criterium Cup.

Categories and seeding

The 2022 season will follow the categories and seeding guidelines first published in 2020.  Participants can self-select their category during this race. All selections will become permanent for the 2022 season. WP Cycling reserves the right to change a participant’s seeding. See the same article on how to improve or change your seeding during the year.

This race will be used towards selecting our youth team to go to SA Youth Championships later in the year.

Course and distances

We will follow the same course as in previous years, starting next to the MyCity bus terminal, around the various roundabouts, and back again. This is a technical circuit with strips of cobblestone in places.

Starting Times

We need to follow a strict timetable due to the requirement to allow resident traffic through. Please ensure you are at the start well in advance of your start time.

Costs

Entries close the Thursday prior to the race.

The costs for this race are:

• Adults and U/19 – R50
• Scholars (Age categories), Open – R25

Online registration

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Entries close on 3 March 2022 at 12 noon

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 available in the parking area next to Link Road , Century City alternatively at the Virgin Active parking lot.

Cancellation Policy

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 epidemic, the organisers of the Western Cape Championships reserve the right to cancel the race should circumstances dictate.  If we cancel the race 7 or more days before the time (on or before 14 February2022) we will refund those who have entered 60% of their race fee.  Anytime after that, we will refund 30% of your entry fee.  Alternatively, arrangements can be made with the registration team to carry the race fee over to the rescheduled event.  Should you request a refund, when the rescheduled event is announced, you will be required to pay the full amount again.

Entrants who cancel their entries 7 or more days before the time (on or before 14 February2022) will be refunded 30% of their entry fee.  Cancellations in the 7 days prior to the event, or on the day itself, will not be refunded.

PaardenEiland Criterium

Our second race in the Criterium Cup series place on Sunday 10 April at 13h00 in the afternoon.  Building on the Asla Park crit, we know it’s going to be fast, furious and a whole load of fun!  Bring friends and family along to support you!

Race Bible

Please click on this link for the full race bible

Race Bible Series

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.  This needs to be done before anything else upon arrival at the 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.

Registration and costs

Online registrations for this race will open on Wednesday 23 March 2022.

The costs for this race are:

Categories and seeding

The Criterium Series will follow an age based categorisation.  Elites and Under 19’s will race together as will the Veterans and Masters.  Women will have their own race, including U19 and U17 girls.  The Under 17’s and U19 development riders will race together.

Course and Distances

The course is a circular route around the industrial area of PaardenEiland

Start Times and Durations

 Parking and Registration

Parking will be alongside the road in Paardeneiland Road.  Registration will be in Link Road near the start.  Please ensure that you are at the venue well in advance of your race as you will not be able to cross the race circuit while a race is underway.

Please note that this race is on public roads with no road closures.  We will do everything we can to mitigate the risk to participants.

Online registration

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Entries close on Thursday 7 April 2022 at 12 noon.  No entries will be taken after this time.

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.

Cancellation Policy

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 epidemic, the organisers of the Western Cape Championships reserve the right to cancel the race should circumstances dictate.  If we cancel the race 7 or more days before the time (on or before 3 April 2022) we will refund those who have entered 60% of their race fee.  Anytime after that, we will refund 30% of your entry fee.  Alternatively, arrangements can be made with the registration team to carry the race fee over to the rescheduled event.  Should you request a refund, when the rescheduled event is announced, you will be required to pay the full amount again.

Entrants who cancel their entries 7 or more days before the time (on or before 3 April 2022) will be refunded 30% of their entry fee.  Cancellations in the 7 days prior to the event, or on the day itself, will not be refunded.