Category 3
Philadelphia – League Race 1 – 2025
We kick off th
e New Year with a New Venue, but a familiar race. We are going to De Werf, just off the N7 on Philadelphia Road. This is the perfect venue for cyclists to bring their family and friends along to – there is a market, a restaurant and plenty for the kiddies to do while Dad is out racing.
League Hand Book
The league handbook will be made available closer to the time
Registration and Costs
Online registrations will open on or before 5 January 2025. Costs for entry are as follows:
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Category 1 | R325 |
| U/19 Men | R325 |
| Category 2 | R325 |
| Category 3 | R325 |
| Women (Including U19’s) | R325 |
| U/17’s and U/19 Development | R200 |
| Adult Open Category | R200 |
Please note that you need to purchase your race number and timing board which is necessary for timing and registration for the league. The cost for this is R50-00 and will be added to your first entry for the season.
Route
The cyclists will start at De Werf and head out on the Philadelphia Road towards Durbanville. At the intersection with the Klipheuwel Road, we do a left, past the Silos, followed by another left towards Malmesbury. Just before we reach Malmesbury, we do another left heading back to Kalbaskraal. Through Kalbaskraal and when we get back to the Philadelphia Road, we turn right back to De Werf.
Categories 1 and 2 will loop around the Kalbaskraal circuit an additional time
Distances and Start Times
| Category | Distance | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 and U19 | 134km | 7h00 |
| Category 2 | 134km | 7h05 |
| Category 3 | 72km | 7h10 |
| U17 and U19Dev | 72km | 7h15 |
| Women | 72km | 7h20 |
| Category 4 | 72km | 7h25 |
These start times are provisional and may change closer to the event. Please keep an eye on the events calendar and social media for updates.
Parking
Parking will be at the De Werf.
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. Should you lose or forget your race number and timing board, you can purchase a new one at registration at a cost of R100.
Entry
Entries will open on or before 5 January 2025 and will close on Thursday 16 January at 21h00
Cancellation Policy
The organisers of the Western Province Road Cycling Leage 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 12 January 2025) 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 12 January 2025) 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
Louwshoek – League Race 3
Our third race of the season takes us to familiar surroundings but an unfamiliar route. We are heading out to Rawsonville, but not the Slanghoek Valley. Instead we are going to race around the Louwshoek Triangle on the outskirts of Rawsonville.
RACE TIMES AND DISTANCES HAVE CHANGED – REFER BELOW!
Due to numerous requests from our participants we have changed the start times and distances to facilitate riders getting home earlier to celebrate Mothers Day.
Event Hand Book
Please click on the link for the event hand book WP League Handbook 2024
Registration and costs
The event forms part of the WP Road League for 2024. Race entry costs R320 for senior riders and R200 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 Daschbosch / Uniwines facility on the Louwshoek Voorsorg Road and heads in a north easterly direction towards Worcester. A left turn onto the Van Riebeeck Road takes us back towards Rawsonville. Another left onto Boontjiesrivier Road is the third leg of the triangle, before a final left to close the loop . The finish line will be outside Doornbosch Wines.
Distances and Start Times
| Category | Distance | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | 84km | 9h15 |
| Category 2 and U19 | 72km | 9h20 |
| Category 3 | 60km | 7h30 |
| Women | 60km | 7h35 |
These start times are provisional and may change closer to the event. Please keep an eye on the events calendar and social media for updates.
A new number and frame board, complete with timing chips will be issued at the first event you enter. Should you have lost either the frame board or the bib number, a new one can be purchased at Registration at a cost of R100
Parking
Parking will be at the Daschbosch / Uniwines.
Entry
Entries will open on or before 24 April 2024 and will close on Saturday 11 May 2024 at noon.
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 5 May 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 5 May 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.
This event has been vetted and approved as a 94.7 seeding event
Afrimat Tour de Worcester
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.
Revolution Track League #6 (Jeanne Nell Memorial)
Revolution Track League #6
After a very long delay due to the Covid19 crisis we are finally back to riding the “Wall”. The 6th event of the Revolution Track League will also be the last in the series as the series were supposed to finish in February already. The annual Jeanne Nell Memorial Track Classic will form part of this event.
Tea Cup
Sprinters will have to opportunity to compete for the famous Jeanne Nell Memorial Trophy (Tea Cup) which was won by Bernard Esterhuizen last year. (2 events – sprint qualifiers & Keirin)
Program
Herewith the program of the event. Program Revolution Track League #6
Category Leaderboard standings
The top placings is being heavily contested in certain categories with only a few points separating the top spots, whereas in other categories some riders will have to compete for the minor placings.
Please take note that all riders will remain in the category they started in last year despite their new age category.
Herewith the current leaderboard standings: RTL#5 LeaderBoard Standings
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
Registration & costs
•R100-00 Open/Vets & Ladies. Late entries R120-00
•R80-00 Youth. Late entries R 100-00
Prize giving
All top 3 places in each category will receive medals and some prize money at the end of the event.
With the generous sponsorship from Kaizen Healthcare all category winners will also receive a Immuboost combo hamper worth R375 each. We want to thank them for their contribution towards this event.
Covid19 Protocols
As per regulations NO SPECTATORS are allowed at the event. Wear your masks and maintain social distancing.
Perdeberg – League Race 6
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.capedjco.co.za or road@wpcycling.capedjco.co.za
This event has been vetted and approved at a 94.7 seeding event