WP Road League
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.
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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
ASLA Park Youth Event
The second of the Youth Selection Events will take place at ASLA Park, Somerset West on Sunday 19 June.
Racing starts at 9h00 with the Under 11’s and culminating at 12h15 with the U19 men
Registration opens at 8h00 at the venue.
Criterium Cup Race 3 – Asla Park
Asla Park Criterium
The Asla Park Criterium takes place on Sunday 1 May at 14h00 in the afternoon. It’s going to be fast, it’s going to be furious and it’s going to be 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
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 13 April 2022.
The costs for this race are:
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Elites | R250 |
| U/19 Men | R250 |
| Veterans 35 – 49 | R250 |
| Masters 50+ | R250 |
| Women (Including U19’s) | R250 |
| U/17 & U/19 Development | R150 |
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.
Participants must ride the same category for all 3 races in this series.
Course and Distances
The course is a figure of 8 route around at Asla Park.
Start Times and Durations
| Time | Activity | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 14h00 | U17 / U19 Development | 30 mins + 1 lap |
| 14h40 | ladies | 30 mins + 1 lap |
| 15h20 | Vets and Masters | 40 mins + 1 lap |
| 16h10 | Elites and U/19’s | 50 mins + 1 lap |
Parking and Registration
Parking will be to the left of the traffic circle upon entering the Asla Park premises. See map below:
Registration will be on the open ground at Asla Park in the centre of the race circuit. 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 Asla Park is privately owned property and as such have strict security requirements in place. Each person entering the venue will have to show their drivers license for scanning. Refusal to do so will mean you cannot enter the premises.
Online registration
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Entries close on Thursday 28 April 2022 at 21h00. 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 27 March 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 27 March 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.