Road
Velddrif 2 Velddrif 2023
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
Velddrif 2 Velddrif
A new and exciting race will be coming your way in June. 222km circular route from Velddrif 222 Velddrif. 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 riders 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. The combined times of the first 10 of your club members across the line will give you the reputation as the fastest toughest club in the Cape! So get talking to your club mates and get entering. Ensure you have indicated your club during the registration process!
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.
Participants
The participants for the event, as well as their start batch, is available in the PDF download below;
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 25 June at the Riviera Hotel in Velddrif from 4pm until 7pm and again the following morning from 6am until 8:30am. Participants from the WP League races are to use their existing race numbers for this event but are still required to sign on at registration. People who have not been in any of our previous races will be issued race numbers at registration.
Race Information:
The race will start in Voortrekker Road in Velddrif near the bird watching station, approximately 500 metres from the Riviera Hotel, heading towards Piketberg. The first 2km will be a neutral zone, taking you out of the town. Racing will start at this point.
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 at Redelinghuys, 126km into the race. Cyclists will need to turn into Redelinghuys from the race route to access this feed zone. We would encourage family and supporters to join in the fun at this point. City Cycling Club are hosting the feedzone and will have snack packs available for the riders.
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 May 2022 will pay R222. All entries received after this date will cost R350. Early entries not paid by 31 May 2022 will be cancelled and participants will need to re-enter at normal price.
Online registration
Online entries are now closed.
Event management, online entries and payments made possible by
All entries close on 17 June 2022 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 19 June2022) 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 19 June 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.
This event has been vetted and approved as a 94.7 seeding event
Criterium Championship 2023 – PaardenEiland – Race 1
PaardenEiland Criterium
Our first race in the Criterium Championship series place on Sunday 5 February at 15h00 in the afternoon. Building on the success of last years crit series, we know it’s going to be fast, furious and a whole load of fun! Bring friends and family along to support you! This event is going to be hosted at a new venue so please familiarise yourself with the directions to get there.
Race Bible
Registration and costs
The costs for this race are:
| Race | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | U17 / U19 Dev / Come and Try | R130 |
| 2 | Inter Club Competition | R180 |
| 3 | Womens Championship Incl U19’s | R200 |
| 4 | Mens Championship incl U19’s | R200 |
Online registrations for this race will open on Wednesday 25 January 2023.
Categories and seeding
We will be having the following categories for the Criterium Championship:
- Under 17 and Under 19 Development plus anyone who would like to come and try a crit race
- Club riders
- Women’s Championship
- Championship riders – including Under 19 and ALL teams
Course and Distances
The course is a circular route around the industrial area of PaardenEiland. Please note that this is a new course however, it’s quite close to the old one and easily accessible. The start area is in Transvaal Road and goes circular, anti-clockwise as shown below.
Start Times and Durations
| Time | Activity | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 14h00 | U17 / U19 Development and Come and Try | 30 mins including final lap |
| 14h40 | Club Race | 40 mins including final lap |
| 15h30 | Women’s Championship | 30 mins including final lap |
| 16h10 | Men’s Championship | 50 mins including final lap |
Parking and Registration
Parking will be in the parking area next to the open ground in the centre of the circuit. Vehicles will not be allowed across the circuit while the race is underway, but there is plenty of holding space in the side roads near the start
Registration will be on the parkland near the start. 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 this race is on public roads with no road closures. We will do everything we can to mitigate the risk to participants.
Online registration
ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED
Event management, online entries and payments made possible by
Entries close on Friday 3 February at 19h00. 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 29 January 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 29 January 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.
Criterium Challenge 2023 – Century City – Race 4
Century City Criterium
The last of our criteriums takes place on Saturday 18 March at 14h00 in the afternoon. Bring friends and family along to support you at Tigers Milk. Series prize giving will take place after this event.
Parking Arrangements:
Parking for the cyclists will be at the parking area alongside the taxi rank on Century Way. This is the same place that we start the annual Century City event each year. There will be no parking closer to the venue due to road closures
Race Bible
Registration and costs
Online registrations for this race will open on Monday 27 February 2023.
The costs for this race are:
| Race | Category | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | U17 / U19 Dev / Come and Try | R130 |
| 2 | Inter Club Competition | R180 |
| 3 | Womens Championship | R200 |
| 4 | Mens Championship | R200 |
Categories and seeding
We will be having the following categories for the Criterium Championship:
Under 17 and Under 19 Development
Club riders
Women
Championship riders – including Under 19 and ALL teams
Course and Distances
The course is a circular route around the Century City Hotel and Conference Centre
Start Times and Durations
| Time | Activity | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 14h00 | U17 / U19 Development | 30 mins including final lap |
| 14h40 | Club Race | 40 mins including final lap |
| 15h30 | Ladies Race | 30 mins including final lap |
| 16h10 | Championship Race | 50 mins including final lap |
Parking and Registration
Parking and registration will be on the open ground at Century City 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.
Online registration
Event management, online entries and payments made possible by
Entries close on Friday 17 March at 19h00. 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 11 March 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 11 March 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.
Criterium Cup Race 1 – PaardenEiland
PaardenEiland Criterium
Our second race in the Criterium Cup series place on Sunday 10 April at 13h00 in the afternoon. Building on the Asla Park crit, we know it’s going to be fast, furious and 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 23 March 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.
Course and Distances
The course is a circular route around the industrial area of PaardenEiland
Start Times and Durations
| Time | Activity | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 14h30 | U17 / U19 Development | 30 mins + 1 lap |
| 15h10 | Ladies | 30 mins + 1 lap |
| 15h50 | Vets and Masters | 40 mins + 1 lap |
| 16h40 | Elites and U/19’s | 50 mins + 1 lap |
Parking and Registration
Parking will be alongside the road in Paardeneiland Road. Registration will be in Link Road near the start. 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 this race is on public roads with no road closures. We will do everything we can to mitigate the risk to participants.
Online registration
Event management, online entries and payments made possible by
Entries close on Thursday 7 April 2022 at 12 noon. 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 3 April 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 3 April 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.
Criterium Cup Race 2 – Century City
Century City Criterium
The second of our criteriums takes place on Saturday 23 April at 14h00 in the afternoon. The first criterium was postponed and will follow this event. Bring friends and family along to support you at Tigers Milk.
DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR RACE NUMBERS FROM THE PREVIOUS RACE!!!!!
Parking Arrangements:
Parking for the cyclists will be at the parking area alongside the taxi rank on Century Way. This is the same place that we start the annual Century City event each year. There will be no parking closer to the venue due to road closures
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 23 March 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.
Course and Distances
The course is a circular route around the Century City Hotel and Conference Centre
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 and registration will be on the open ground at Century City 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.
Online registration
Entries are now closed
Event management, online entries and payments made possible by
Entries close on Thursday 21 April 2022 at 12 noon. 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 16 April 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 16 April 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.
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.
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 11 September 2022.
The 130km and 102km races are seeding events for the 947 Ride Joburg event.
Afrimat Tour de Worcester
This iconic race takes the cyclists on an out and back from the Sneeukop Wine Lounge, through the Slanghoek Valley, quick visit to Wolsely before tackling Mitchels Pass to Ceres before heading back to Rawsonville again.