Category 4
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
Perdeberg – League Race 8 – 2025
Our final race of the league series will be around the Perdeberg area. Venue still to be confirmed.
Event Hand Book
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 2025. Entry into the league for the race number and timing board will cost an additional R50
| 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 |
| Category 4 | R200 |
Course and Distances:
- Category 1 and u/19 men – 125km
- Category 2 – 100 km
- Category 3 – 100km
- Women and u/19 women – 100km
- Category 4 – 75km
- Youth – u/17 and u/19 Dev – 50 km
- Youth – Girls u/17 – 50km
Start times:
- 08h00 – Category 1 and u/19 men
- 08h05 – Category 2
- 08h10 – Category 3
- 08h15 – u/17, u/19 Development
- 08h20 – Category 4
- 08h25 – Women and u/19 women
Parking:
Parking will be at the venue
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.
Online registration
Entries will open on or before Wednesday21 May 2025 and close 17h00 on Thursday 29 May 2025.
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 25 May 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 25 May 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.
General queries
Any queries relating to the event can directed to events@wpcycling.capedjco.co.za or road@wpcycling.capedjco.co.za
Paarl de Ville Road Race
Our second race of the season sees us visiting Paarl de Ville. We will be doing route that many have raced before, but from a different place, thus putting a new spin on things.
The race consists of loops of a 50km route and we are offering either 150km or 100km races, depending on your preference. However, we are also including an 80km race of the U/17’s and the U/19 development riders.
Click on this link for the Event Guide: PdV Event Guide
Course and Distances:
| Distance | Description |
|---|---|
| 150km (3 loops) |
Cat 1 |
| 100km (2 loops) |
U19 men, Cat 2 and Cat 3 as well as ladies |
| 80km (2 loops) |
For U/17’s and U/19 development riders. Starting from the venue, the first 20km will be a neutral zone.
Cat 4 / Open will also ride this route Riders can be taken to the start line at Boland College or alternatively ride to the start behind the race referee’s car. Finish line will be at Paarl de Ville. |
Start times:
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:00 | 150km (3 loops) – Cat 1 |
| 8:20 | 100km (2 loops) – Cat 2 & U/19 men |
| 8:30 | 100km (2 loops) – Women |
| 8:40 | 100km (2 loops) – Cat 3 |
| 9:00 | 80km (2 loops) – Cat 4, U/17 & U/19 Development – Neutral ride to start (20km away) |
Registration and costs
All registrations have to be completed and paid by Thursday 8 April 2021 because we need to perform a risk analysis and plan the start groups. These restrictions are needed to allow us to host a race while meeting the various Covid-19 restrictions and regulations.
| Entry Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Online entries (before Thursday midnight) – 150km and 100km | R250 |
| Online entries (before Thursday midnight) – 80km | R150 |
Please note: Due to Covid-19 regulations no late entries can be accepted! No entry on the day!
All participants will receive a confirmation email on Friday 9 April to indicate their start group and start times. Each participant will also be assigned to either the blue or black registration area. On the day, follow the coloured arrows leading to the coloured gazebo. Please ensure that your email address is correct on your online profile so that you can receive this email.
Parking:
Parking facilities will be at Paarl de Ville.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE USE THE MOBII TIMING SYSTEM TO TIME OUR RACES. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A MOBII TIMING CHIP YOU WILL HAVE TO PURCHASE ONE WITH YOUR RACE ENTRY
Online registration
Coronavirus notification:
Due to the coronavirus outbreak having been confirmed in South Africa all sporting events have been impacted. Please adhere to social distancing at race registration. If you are not feeling well, please do not attend the event. NO SPECTATORS!!!
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.
General queries
Any queries relating to the event can directed to events@wpcycling.capedjco.co.za or road@wpcycling.capedjco.co.za
Killarney – League Race 1
Killarney – League Race 1
Welcome to the first race of our 2023 league season – and it’s an all time favourite to warm the legs up for the rest of the races to come!!!!
That’s right – after a year break, we are back at Killarney for the first of our league races
Century City Criterium
The Century City Sport Festival celebrates its 12th 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 League that commences from the middle of March.
The season opening Century City Criterium takes place on 1 March 2020. The ever popular crit race is hosted by Century City in conjunction with the City Cycling Club. Racing starts at 8h00.
Killarney – League Race 5 – 2025
Killarney – League Race 5
Welcome to the fifth race of our 2025 league season – and it’s an all time favourite
Team Time Trial
PLEASE NOTE THAT ENTRIES TO ALL EVENTS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!!
It’s Team Time Trial again! Time for you and your pals to get together and test yourself against the clock.
Bon Mella
PLEASE NOTE THAT ENTRIES TO ALL EVENTS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!!
This race sees the start of the Autumn Series and the introduction of a new race to the program.
This race starts at the Attie van Wyk Primary School on Adderley Road, Durbanville Farms. Cyclists head out towards Philadelphia Road where they travel in a circuitous route around the Paardeberg area. A total of 96km for all categories.
Category 4 and scholars u/15 and below will not take part here.