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Western Cape Road & Time Trial Championships
The Western Cape Road and Time Trial Championship is being held on 30 and 31 January 2016 outside Paarl at the Windmeul Primary School.
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Enties close THIS Friday 22 January! Use this WC Road & TT Champs entry and info form for 2016 and forward it, together with your proof of payment, to zannep3@gmail.com.
Venue
Windmeul Primary School
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Final Calendar for 2016 WP XCO and DHI is here….
So 2016 is here! Time to plan those race diaries. Take note of the XCO races and dates we plan for this year.
WP XCO series:
XCO #1 : 13 Feb @ Rhebokskloof
XCO #2 : 20 Feb @ Helderberg Farm
XCO #3 : 12 March @ Picardie Guest Farm: Paarl
XCO#4 : 9 April @ Cascades Country Manor : Paarl
XCO WC champs : 28 May @ Bloemendal wine farm : Durbanville
Also take note of the Western Cape leg of the XCO SA cup series race taking place on 27 Feb. We will confirm venue a.s.a.p. Check out CSA website for other races in this series across the country.
Coetzenberg SA Nationals XCO Course layout
Hi all; Hot off the press from Bryan Strauss is the provisional layout for the Nationals on 18 July 2015.
Coeztenburg Course – what to expect at SA XCO Nationals next month
Work on the Coetzenburg course has been progressing rapidly over the last few weeks. I was up there last weekend to test some of the new features. The new rock garden is challenging but was closed to riding and is (as per the committee meeting on Monday) still incomplete with some of the gap jumps not safe to ride. The tape has been removed but I will still ride it with a healthy dose of caution.
We are aiming to bring the course more in line with international standards and course length will most likely be around 4.5km instead of the current 5 plus km’s. The pump track / BMX section rides well although the first few jumps may require some work to enhance flow and ride-ability particularly for the less skilled / younger riders.
We will also be working on some of the bridges and may even remove one or two for safety of all our riders.
If you haven’t been out to the course yet, I would suggest that you give it a whirl soon. Some sections may be closed as work is ongoing (please respect any demarcated areas – Thanks). This is certainly the face of things to come.
Nissan Trailseeker Results
Just in case you wanted to review your results, they are up over at saseeding.co.za.
Photos should www.trailseekerseries.co.za/gallery/photos soon.
NISSAN TRAILSEEKERSERIES – HELDERBERG
Unfortunately it would seem that certain trail markers were removed prior to the Nissan Trailseeker Series race held in Somerset West this past weekend.
Advendurance, organisers of the Nissan Trailseeker Series, could have not have been more apologetic.
They have assured us that the next event in Grabouw on 27 June will be up to their normal high standards. Standards that many of us have experienced and enjoyed.
In addition all those who rode the 70km in Somerset West will be given a free entry into Grabouw.
Due to this, no results could be issued for the 70km race. Prize giving was, however, held for the 10km, 20km and 40km races. (Please be aware that, in the Nissan Trailseeker Series, prizes are awarded overall for each race but also each age category recognised within the race distance).
In conjunction with Advendurance, it has been agreed that the following will apply to the Western Province Marathon Series:
1. For under 10, under 12 and under 14, the results are valid and therefore the best three (3) results of the four (4) race series will still determine regional colours;
2. The results for girls under 16 and under 18 are valid and therefore the best three (3) results of the four (4) race series will still determine regional colours;
3. The results for boys under 16 and under 18 remain somewhat contentious, even though a prize giving was held. This is due to the fact that some individuals raced a shorter distance, while other individuals raced a much longer distance. In truth, almost everyone rode the incorrect route. Due to this, for boys under 16 and under 18, regional colours will be determined by using the best two (2) results of the four (4) race series;
4. In all other categories regional colours will be based on the best two (2) results of the four (4) race series.
If there are any specific queries as to the race itself, please direct these to the organisers of the Nissan Trailseeker Series, Advendurance, on www.advendurance.com.
Rider blog post from Craig McKune: Helderberg XCO #3
So if you’re thinking of joining us on the 2nd May for the final Cup Series race, Craig McKune (of Mail and Guardian fame – if I can say that) has written a blog post on his website about the XCO #3 race that he experienced from the “coal face” (in every respect). It is a wonderful synopsis of what proved to be an incredibly successful “day at the races”.
Just for extra measure….here is Craig, cutting it fine, down the rock garden (yes, that one). And if any of you aspiring writers out there – particularly the young ones want us to link to your blog…please drop me a line.
