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.
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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.
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
RACE UPDATE!!!
We are including a 40km Fun Ride as part of this event. Details have been added below. So if you’re not sure about racing in the league, at least you can come and enjoy the beautiful Slanghoek Valley in a more relaxed ride, yet still with the full support of a league race.
We’re back in the beautiful Slanghoek Valley for the final of our league races after we had to cancel the previous race. Please note we have moved back to our previous venue at Eike Saal which is just before the Goudini Road intersection.
Entries have reopened for those who missed out first time round
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
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. For people wanting to join the fun ride, adults will pay R150 plus R50 for a race number and timing board and Under 15 up to U19 development will pay R75 plus R50 for a race number and timing board if they don’t already have one.
Course and distances
- Category 1 – 120 kms (3 x 40kms)
- Category 2 – 80km (2 x 40kms)
- Category 3 – 80 kms (2 x 40 kms)
- Women – 80kms (2 x 40 kms)
- Youth – u17,u19 – 80 kms (2 x 40kms)
- Adult Open Category – 80kms (2 x 40kms)
- Open Category – 40kms (1 x 40kms)
Start Times
CATEGORY 1 TO START AT 8.00AM – Other categories will be confirmed later
- 08h00 – Category 1 and u/19 men
- 08h10 – Category 2 – 80kms
- 08h20 – Category 3
- 08h30 – Women and u/19 Girls
- 08h35 – u/17,u/19 Development
- 08h35 – Open Category – 80km
- 08h35 – Open Category – 40km
Registration and Parking
Registration and Parking will be at Eike Saal (Hall) on the Slanghoek Road, just before the start area – Please look out for the parking signs.
Race Numbers and Tags
Anyone who has not previously entered the league at the other events will be charged an additional R50 for your race number and timing board
Entry
Entry will open on or before 17 May 2023 and close on Friday 11 August 2023 at 17h00. No late 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.
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 6 August 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 6 August 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 accepted as a 94.7 seeding event.
After a very successful debut in 2022, the Velddrif 222 Velddrif returns. This circular route takes you inland from Velddrif to Piketberg before swinging north-west to Elandsbaai then south along the coast back to Velddrif. It’s a challenge! 222km with some serious climbs, giving you 1300m of ascent. You’d better start training soon!
The race will work on a handicap system with the slower batches starting first. Start times will be issued to participants once the entries are closed.
AND to spice things up, we are incorporating a club competition to the race. Clubs and Teams can start together but they will start in the batch of the fastest seeded rider(s), so it’s important to have team members who are of similar strengths. So get talking to your club mates and get entering. Teams may consist of up to 8 team members with the combined time of 6 team members counting for the team competition. Ensure you have indicated your club during the registration process.
The event will have 3 competitions. Fastest Team, Line honours will go to the first person across the finish line and of course race honours to the rider with the fastest elapsed time overall! So plenty to race for.
Start List
Please find below the start list with batch assignments and start times.
Route and Elevation
The route is a circular one, starting and ending in Velddrif.
Categories and Seeding
WPCA officials will use previous race data to seed the start groups. Participants will be notified of their start group and time by email a few days before the race takes place.
Registration
Registration will take place on Saturday 26 August at the Velddrif Town Hall in Velddrif from 4pm until 7pm and again the following morning from 6am until 8:30am.
Race Information:
The start venue for the race is in Voortrekker Road, in front of the Town Hall.
There will be 3 feed zones on the route. The first one will be as you leave Piketberg on the left hand side of the road outside Q-Koel – a distance of 65km from the start.
The second feed zone will be in the area of Redelinghuys, 126km into the race.
The final feed zone will be at SaamStaan, on the way back to Velddrif. This zone is 188km into the race, 35km from the finish, and probably a necessary stop for a lot of people.
The finish line will be just outside Velddrif on the Dwarskersbos road.
Price
Entries received and paid by 31 July 2023 will pay R222. All entries received after this date will cost R350. Early entries not paid by 31 July 2023 will be cancelled and participants will need to re-enter at normal price.
Online registration
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All entries close on 25 August 2023 at 19h00
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 20 August 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 20 August 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
SLENT ROAD TEAM TIME TRIAL
Its that time of year again where we test the team tactics ahead of the Double Century. Come and practice your ability to ride as a group by entering a team into the 60km team time trial.
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.
All riders must enter individually and Team Captains or a nominated member must email the Team Name and the names of all team members to sue@myriadevents.co.za
Teams must consist of at least 4 riders and a maximum of 6. If you would like to take part, but don’t have a full team, please send an email to Sue who will try and match you up with suitable riders.
Entries will open on 4 October 2023 so get chatting to your friends and get those teams together.
Please click here for the starting times for Sunday
A Ladies competition will be dependent on the number of Ladies Teams entered.
Parking and Registration
Parking and registration will be on the corner of Vryguns and Slent Roads. Registration will open at 6h30 for number collection.
Times
Start times will be advertised closer to the event.
Entry
Entry fees are R250 per person or R1500 for a team of 6 participants.
Online registration
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Entries will open on Wednesday 4 October 2023 and close on Thursday 26 October at 15h00. Don’t forget to send your team lists through to sue@myridevents.co.za for start time allocations!!!!!
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 22 October 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 22 October 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.
West Coast Cycling Association is hosting the Western Cape Road and TT Championship from Saturday 20 January 2024 to Sunday 21 January 2024. The Time Trial will be held on Saturday 20 January and the Road Race on Sunday 21January
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Please note that all para athletes that want to enter the Championships are to please email sue@myriadevents.co.za with the details of your entry and she will enter you manually. This is to ensure that we cater for all categories when planning the routes.
WE HAVE CHANGED THE TT ROUTE AS WE WERE CONCERNED ABOUT THE LACK OF HARD SHOULDER ON THE PREVIOUS ROUTE. SEE DETAILS BELOW
Race Guide
Attached please find the race handbook for the 2024 Provincial Road and TT Championships
Time Trial Start List
Attached please find the race handbook for the 2024 Provincial Road and TT Championships
Updated: Friday 19 Jan @ 9am
Road Race Start Lists
Attached please find the start list for the 2024 Provincial Road Championships
Updated: Friday 19 Jan @ 10am
Programme
Attached please find the programme for the 2024 Provincial Road and TT Championships
Online Entries and Registration
Online entries will open on Monday 18 December 2023. Costs for the event are as follows:
Scholars | Adults, Jnr & U/23 | |
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Road Race Only | R300 | R450 |
Time Trial Only | R200 | R350 |
Both Road and Time Trial | R450 | R600 |
Number collection
You race numbers can be collected in advance:
Date: Friday, 19 January 2024
Venue: Velddrif Town Hall
Time: 17h00- 18h00
Or on the day, starting at 06h00 each day at the same venue.
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 06h00 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 06h50 onward from the longest distance to the shortest. Please note that these are PROVISIONAL START TIMES. Start times will be confirmed closer to the event.
The start times below are provisional and may be amended closer to the event
Group | Distance | Category | Start Time |
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Group 1 | 169km | Elite Men | 6h50 |
U23 Men | |||
Group 2 | 114km | 30-34 Men | 7h00 |
35-39 Men | |||
Group 3 | Junior Men | 7h10 | |
Group 4 | 114km | Elite Women | 7h15 |
U23 Women | |||
Group 5 | 114km | 40-44 Men | 7h20 |
45-49 Men | |||
Group 6 | 87km | 30-34 Women | 7h30 |
35-39 Women | |||
50-54 Men | |||
55-59 Men | |||
U17 Boys | |||
Group 7 | 57m | 60-64 Men | 7h45 |
Junior Women | |||
U17 Girls | |||
U15 Boys | |||
Para C5 | |||
Para C4 | |||
Group 8 | 57km | 40-44 Women | 8h00 |
45-49 Women | |||
65-69 Men | |||
70+ Men | |||
50-54 Women | |||
55-59 Women | |||
60-64 Women | |||
Group 9 | 30km | 65+ Women | 8h10 |
U13 Boys | |||
U15 Girls | |||
Para T2 | |||
Group 10 | 20km | U11 Girls | 8h15 |
U11 Boys | |||
U13 Girls |
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 – 169km route
Road Race – 114km route
Road Race – 80km route
The 80km route will have a 7km neutral zone. Commissaires will indicate when racing will begin
Road Race – 57km route
Road Race – 20km and 30km routes
The youngsters taking part in the 20km route will be accompanied to the start point by parents and race personnel. Only once all participants are assembled at the start point, and the 30km riders have passed, will this race start.
TT Circuit
The time trial circuit is an out-and-back along the road from Velddrif towards Piketberg. Cones and road markers will be placed at the different turn around points. Please ensure that you know which distance you are racing.
Start and Finish Areas
The Start and finish line for the time trial will be on Voortrekker Road about 600m from the R27 / Voortrekker Road intersection.
The Start and finish area for the road race will be outside the Velddrif Town Hall in Voortrekker Road, Velddrif.
Updated maps of these areas will be provided closer to the time.
Parking
Parking details will be provided closer to the time.
Category Details
Category | Time Trial | Road Race |
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Elite Men | 40km | 169km |
Elite Women | 30km | 114km |
U23 Men | 40km | 169km |
U23 Women | 30km | 114km |
Vets 30-34 Men | 30km | 114km |
Vets 35-39 Men | 30km | 114km |
Vets 40-44 Men | 30km | 114km |
Vets 45-49 Men | 30km | 114km |
Vets 50-54 Men | 20km | 87km |
Vets 55-59 Men | 20km | 87km |
Vets 60-64 Men | 20km | 57km |
Vets 65+ Men | 15km | 57km |
Vets 30-34 Women | 20km | 87km |
Vets 35-39 Women | 20km | 87km |
Vets 40-44 Women | 15km | 57km |
Vets 45-49 Women | 15km | 57km |
Vets 50-54 Women | 15km | 57km |
Vets 55-59 Women | 15km | 57km |
Vets 60-64 Women | 15km | 57km |
Vets 65+ Women | 10km | 30km |
U11Girls | 10km | 20km |
U11Boys/U13Girls | 10km | 20km |
U13Boys/U15Girls | 12km | 30km |
U15Boys/U17Girls/U19 Girls | 20km | 57km |
U17Boys | 20km | 87km |
U19Boys | 30km | 114km |
Para C1 to C5 | 15km | 57km |
Para T1 and T2 | 15km | 30km |
Para H1 – H2 | 12km | 30km |
Para H3 – H5 | 15km | 57km |
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
ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED!
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Cancellation Policy
If we cancel the race 7 or more days before the time (on or before 13 January 2024) 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 13 January 2024) 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.
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