The 7.7 kilometre Atlantis circuit can be described as the The Fastest Flattest road race in the Cape. This is the second of our league races for the 2023 season
Please ensure that you choose the correct category to race in. Please familiarise yourself with the criteria for the categories.
Youth Categories
Entries for the Youth Ages (U/15, U/17 and U/19) will be accepted for this race
Event Hand Book
The event handbook will be made available closer to the event.
Please familiarise yourself with the details contained therein before coming to the event.
Registration and costs
The event forms part of the WP Road League for 2023. Entry into the league for the race number and timing board will cost an additional R50
Online registrations will open on 15 April 2023. Costs for the event to be published closer to the time
Course and distances
- Category 1 and U/19 men – 10 laps = 77 km
- Category 2 – 8 laps = 63 km
- Category 3 – 7 laps = 54 km
- Women and U/19 girls – 7 laps = 54 km
- Youth – U/17,U/19 Dev – 7 laps = 54 km
- Adult Open Category – 7 laps = 54km
- Youth U/15 boys – 7 laps = 54km
- Youth U/15 girls – 4 laps = 31km
- 08h00 – Category 3, Open and Women to race separately
- 09h30 – Category 2, U/15, U/17, U/19 Development – to race separately
- 11h00 – Category 1 and U/19
These times will be confirmed closer to the date. Please keep an eye on the website, social media and in your email inbox for updates.
Parking
Parking will be in Marius de Waal Crescent and Charles Piers Road. See parking areas (marked red) and the race course (green) on the map below.
Entry
Entries will open on or before Wednesday 12 April 2023 and will close at 21h00 on Friday 21 April 2023.
Event management, online entries and payments made possible by 
Cancellation Policy
If we cancel the race 7 or more days before the time (on or before 16 April 2023) 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 16 April 2023) 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.
This event has been vetted and approved as a 94.7 seeding event
The 3rd WC XCO race takes place at Rhebokskloof, Paarl on 29 April 2023.
Go to the ENTER NOW link below for online entries.
Online Entries Close: Wednesday, 26 April 2023 @ 12:00.
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 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 and Programme info:
W-Cape XCO 3-2023 Programme V01
Race categories are based on your 2023 Birthday Age and not on your current age. For example, if you are now 10, but turning 11 on 20 December 2023, you are a Sprog Girl for all 2023 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:
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.
Redstone MTB
The 2nd WC XCM race will take place on 6 May 2023. Please view https://www.entryninja.com/events/78613-redstone for race start info and programme.
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.
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:
Marking of the Track: Marking of the track and the construction of the race village will commence on Thursday prior to the event.
We have a new race added to our calendar – Kalbaskraal. This is the third race in our league series and it’s a good one. 64.5km and 550m of climbing – twice, for the Category 1’s and 2’s
Cyclists start at the Kalbaskraal Rugby Club, and ride in an anti-clockwise direction, taking in Philadelphia Road, past the silos, before heading to Malmesbury on the R304, then turning back towards Kalbaskraal.
Event Hand Book
Registration and costs
The event forms part of the WP Road League for 2023. Race entry costs R275 for senior riders and R175 for scholars and U19 Development. Entry into the league for the race number and timing board will cost an additional R50
Route
The race starts at the Kalbaskraal Rugby Club and heads in a southerly direction towards Durbanville. A left turn onto the Philadelphia Road takes us along to the T-Junction with Wellington Road. Another left, past the silos, before turning left again, back towards Malmesburg. A final left before hitting Malmesbury brings us back towards Kalbaskraal. There is a railway crossing just before Kalbaskraal that you need to be aware of. The finish line will be just before the railway crossing on your second loop (those that are doing 2 loops)
Distances and Start Times
| Category | Distance | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 and U19 | 129km | 8h00 |
| Category 2 | 129km | 8h10 |
| U17, U19Dev and Open | 65km | 8h20 |
| Category 3 | 65km | 8h30 |
| Women | 65km | 8h40 |
Parking
Parking will be at the Kalbaskraal Rugby Club.
Entry
Entries will open on or before 20 April 2023 and will close at 19h00 on Thursday 4 May 2023.
Event management, online entries and payments made possible by
Cancellation Policy
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 30 April 2023) 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 30 April 2023) 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.
This event has been vetted and approved as a 94.7 seeding event
The 4th WC XCO race takes place at Jakkelsvlei Wine Estate, Herbertsdale on 13 May 2023.
Online Entries Close: Wednesday, 10 May 2023 @ 12:00.
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 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 and Programme info:
Race categories are based on your 2023 Birthday Age and not on your current age. For example, if you are now 10, but turning 11 on 20 December 2023, you are a Sprog Girl for all 2023 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:
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.
Track racing on Saturday, 20 May 2023
WP track launches our league with a “Back to the 80s theme”! 90-inch gear ratio max.
Entry fee
R200 – Junior and older
R150 – u11, u13, u15 and u17 scholars
*** updated to Free spectator entry ***
WP track league 20 May 2023 – updated program
WPCA track league 2023 handbook
WPCA WAIVER AND CONSENT FORMS FOR TRACK (needs to be completed)
WP track league 20 May 2023 – start list per category
NOTE THAT WE ARE SAFE FOR LOADSHEDDING, BUT NEED TO BE DONE BY 3.45pm
PRE-ENTRY only by Eft to Wp cycling. Entries close on Tuesday 17 May 2023
How to enter: Mail proof of payment, name and category to track@wpcycling.com
Bank details:
Western Province cycling association
Standard Bank
Account type: Current account
Account Number 20 095 798 8
Universal branch Number: 051 001
Proof of payment: Track@wpcycling.com
NUMBER COLLECTION and SIGN-ON close at 12.30PM on Saturday 20 May
- Pre-entry only, no late entries accepted.
- Indemnity and waiver to be handed in before number will be issued.
- All riders must display an active CSA membership card (soft copy on phone or print-out). Membership numbers alone are not acceptable – a copy of active membership is required.
RIDER BRIEFING AT 12.45PM
RACING STARTS AT 1PM
RIDERS WILL BE ISSUED WITH NEW NUMBERS that they need to use for the whole season. Lost numbers can be replaced at a cost of R100 each.
The infamous Red Hill sees our 4th race in the league series. Fast-paced through Simonstown, and then THAT climb!
Event Hand Book
The event handbook will be made available closer to the start of the series
Please familiarise yourself with the details contained therein before coming to the event.
Categories and seeding
The following categories will be used based on ability and/or age; Open Category and scholars u/15 and below will not take part here. 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.
| Category | Route | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 and U19 | 87km | 7h45 |
| Category 2 | 58km | 7h55 |
| Category 3 | 58km | 8h05 |
| Women | 58km | 8h05 |
Routes and distances
- Category 1 – 87 kms (3 x 29kms)
- Category 2 – 58 kms (2 x 29 kms)
- Category 3 – 58 kms (2 x 29km)
- Women – 58 kms (2 x 29km)
- No scholars except u/19’s who will race with Cat 1
Participants who are more than 5 minutes off the pace from the main racing bunch may get disqualified at the discretion of the race director.
Starting times
| Category | Start Time |
|---|---|
| Category 1 and U/19 | 7h45 |
| Category 2 | 7h55 |
| Category 3 | 8h05 |
| Women | 8h05 |
Costs
Costs and registration details will be made available closer to the time
Online registration
Entries will open on 11 May 2023 and close at 22h00 on Friday 19 2023.
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.
Cancellation Policy
Due to the uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 epidemic, the organisers of the Western Province Road League 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 May 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 May 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.
Parking
This information will be made available closer to the time.
This event has been vetted and approved at a 94.7 seeding event
Our final race of the league series will be at Perdeberg Cellars. Bring the family along for the season closing event. The restaurant at Perdeberg make the most amazing pizza’s, and the wine tasting venue will be open. So plenty to do after the race.
Event Hand Book
The event handbook will be made available closer to the event.
Please familiarise yourself with the details contained therein before coming to the event.
Registration and costs
The event forms part of the WP Road League for 2023. Entry into the league for the race number and timing board will cost an additional R50
Course and Distances:
- Category 1 and u/19 men – 150 km
- Category 2 – 100 km
- Category 3 – 100 km
- Women and u/19 women – 100 km
- Youth – Boys – u/15, u/17 – 50 km
- Youth – Girls u/17 – 50km
- Open – 50km
Start times:
- 08h00 – Category 1 and u/19 men
- 08h10 – Category 2
- 08h20 – Category 3
- 08h22 – Women and u/19 women
- 08h30 – u/15, u/17, u/19 Development and Open category
Should there be more than 12 women entering the event they will have a separate race
Parking:
Parking will be at Eike Saal
Online registration
Entries will open on or before Wednesday 17 May 2023 and close 17h00 on Friday 9 June 2023.
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.
Cancellation Policy
The organisers of the Western Province Road League 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 4 June 2023) 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 4 June 2023) 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.
General queries
Any queries relating to the event can directed to events@wpcycling.com or road@wpcycling.com
This event has been vetted and approved at a 94.7 seeding event
Track racing on Friday, 23 June 2023
WP track continues the fun by adding an Italian flavour to our program with the Italian Pursuit.
Entry fee
R200 – Junior and older
R150 – u11, u13, u15 and u17 scholars
*** Free spectator entry ***
WP track league event 2 – Italian pursuit night program
WPCA WAIVER AND CONSENT FORMS FOR TRACK (needs to be completed)
NOTE THAT WE ARE SAFE FOR LOADSHEDDING, BUT NEED TO BE DONE BY 10pm.
PRE-ENTRY only by Eft to Wp cycling. Entries close on Tuesday 20 June 2023
How to enter: Mail proof of payment, name and category to track@wpcycling.com
Bank details:
Western Province cycling association
Standard Bank
Account type: Current account
Account Number 20 095 798 8
Universal branch Number: 051 001
Proof of payment: Track@wpcycling.com
NUMBER COLLECTION and SIGN-ON close at 6.30pm on Friday 23 June.
- Pre-entry only, no late entries accepted.
- Indemnity and waiver to be handed in before number will be issued.
- All riders must display an active CSA membership card (soft copy on phone or print-out). Membership numbers alone are not acceptable – a copy of active membership is required.
RIDER BRIEFING AT 6.45PM
RACING STARTS AT 7PM
Riders need to bring their numbers from league 1. The same number is used for the whole season. Lost numbers can be replaced at a cost of R100 each.
Track racing on Friday, 21 July 2023
The madison will be our event counting towards club and team points. Riders need to be on the same club and team. It is an open event for u17 and older for men and women.
WP track league 21 July 2023 program.
Entry fee
R200 – Junior and older
R150 – u11, u13, u15 and u17 scholars
*** Free spectator entry ***
WPCA WAIVER AND CONSENT FORMS FOR TRACK (needs to be completed)
NOTE THAT WE ARE SAFE FOR LOADSHEDDING, BUT NEED TO BE DONE BY 10pm.
PRE-ENTRY only by Eft to Wp cycling. Entries close on Tuesday 18 July 2023
How to enter: Mail proof of payment, name and category to track@wpcycling.com
Bank details:
Western Province cycling association
Standard Bank
Account type: Current account
Account Number 20 095 798 8
Universal branch Number: 051 001
Proof of payment: Track@wpcycling.com
NUMBER COLLECTION and SIGN-ON close at 6.30pm on Friday 21 July 2023
- Pre-entry only, no late entries accepted.
- Indemnity and waiver to be handed in before number will be issued.
- All riders must display an active CSA membership card (soft copy on phone or print-out). Membership numbers alone are not acceptable – a copy of active membership is required.
MANAGERS BRIEFING AT 6.45PM
RACING STARTS AT 7PM
Riders need to bring their numbers from league 1. The same number is used for the whole season. Lost numbers can be replaced at a cost of R100 each.
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