Event Calendar

Oct
30
Sat
Western Cape Track Cycling Championship 2021 @ Bellville Velodrome
Oct 30 – Oct 31 all-day

 

Western Cape Cycling is proud to announce its annual Track Championship for 2021. The Western Province Cycling Association has again offered to host the event at the “house of pain”, the Bellville Velodrome.

Covid 19 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.

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.

Dates and times

  • Saturday 30 Oct 2021 – at 09h00
  • Sunday 31 Oct 2021 – at 10h00

Entries

Entries close Sunday 24 October 2021

Elite, Juniors and Masters  (No additional team entry fees):  R 300.00
Scholars: R 250.00

No late entries at all

Payments can be made by direct deposit or using EFT into the following account.

Account Name - Western Province Cycling Association

Bank - Standard Bank

Account Number – 200957988

Branch Code -051001

Account Type – Current Account

Use your name and surname as reference

Please mail your name/surname together with your age category and events you intend to compete in directly to [email protected]

NOTE: PAYMENT ON THE DAY IS NOT ALLOWED! 

Start lists will be drawn up in advance. You need to pay the entry fee before the closing date and make sure that your payment is completed.

Trouble with your CSA Membership or License?

New membership or licenses, including renewals, can be purchased online on the CSA membership page at https://www.cyclingsa-events.co.za/app/.

Venue

The event will be hosted at the Bellville Velodrome.

Program

The latest  Program of WC Champs 2021 – is now available. This program is subject to change. The latest official version is always available first at https://www.wpcycling.com.

Track Cycling Handbook

Please pay attention to the handbook especially part 6.2 relating to the new racing season starting on 1 October annually. Track Cycling Handbook_2021 V2

Collection of Race Numbers

A valid Cycling SA membership/proof of license must be presented on collection. Numbers must be collected at the event registration table from 8h00 on 30 October and 9h00 on 31 October 2021.

Pursuits and Team sprints

Teams must submit their names at registration and Madison numbers can be collected on
Sunday 31 October 2021.

Parking

All riders will have to park outside in the public parking areas.  Inside parking is reserved for officials and organisers.
Security has been instructed not to allow unauthorised vehicles inside the stadium. This is to allow emergency vehicles unobstructed access.

Please contact [email protected] in advance for disabled/elderly people access.

 

Nov
7
Sun
WP Road Racing – Atlantis @ corner of Charles Piers and Neil Hare Rd , Atlantis
Nov 7 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm

The 7.7 kilometre Atlantis circuit can be described as the The Fastest Flattest road race in the Cape. This is the first of our double header to end the year.  The second part is on 21 November at Zevenwacht Mall.  Race numbers and bike boards (which will include your timing chip) will be issued on the day.  Those cyclists entering both races will keep the same race numbers and bike boards for both races.

Please ensure that you choose the correct category to race in. Please familiarise yourself with the criteria for the categories.

Youth Categories

Entries for the Youth Ages (U/17,U/19) will be accepted for this race

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.

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

The event forms part of the WP Road Double Header for 2021.  The other event will be held on 21 November at Zevenwacht Mall.

Online registrations will open on 27 October.  Costs for the event as follows:

Category Cost
Category 1 R250
U/19 men racing with Category 1 R250
Category 2 R250
Category 3 R250
Women and U/19 Girls R250
Adult Open Category R150
U/17 R150
U/19 Development R150

Course and distances

  • Category 1 and U/19 men – 10 laps = 77 km
  • Category 2 – 8 laps = 63 km
  • Category 3 – 7 laps = 54 km
  • Women and U/19 girls – 7 laps = 54 km
  • Youth – U/17,U/19 Dev – 7 laps = 54 km
  • Open – 7 laps = 54km

  • 08h00 – Category 3, Open and Women to race separately
  • 09h30 –  Category 2, U/17, U/19 Development – to race separately
  • 11h00 – Category 1 and U/19

Parking

Parking will be in Marius de Waal Crescent and Charles Piers Road. See parking areas (marked red) and the race course (green) on the map below.

Atlantis parking areas

Entry

Entries 7pm on Thursday 4 November 2021. No entries will be possible after this time or on the day.

Event management, online entries and payments made possible by

Nov
21
Sun
Slent Road Circuit Race @ Slent Road
Nov 21 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm

Slent Road Circuit Race

We are all accustomed to racing the Slent Road circuit as part of our season opening time trials, both individual and as a team.  This time, we are racing as a group.  This replaces Zevenwacht as the second leg of our double header, the first being at Atlantis on the 7th November.

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.

Categories and seeding

The following categories will be used based on ability and/or age;

Category Distance Ascent Start Time
Category 1 90 600 8h00
U/19 90 600 8h00
Category 2 90 600 8h05
U/17 & U/19D 90 600 8h10
Category 3 60 400 8h20
Open 60 600 8h20
Ladies, including U/19 & U/17 Girls 60 400 8h25

Routes and distances

  • Category 1 – 90 km (3 x 30 km)
  • Category 2 –  90 km (3 x 30 km)
  • Category 3 – 60 km (2 x 30 km)
  • Women – 60 km (2 x 30 km)
  • U/19’s to race with Cat 1 – 90 km (3 x 30 km)
  • U/17’s and U/19 Development – 90 km (3 x 30 km)
  • Open – 60 km (2 x 30 km)

The map below shows a single 30km loop

Starting times

Category Start Time
Category 1 and U/19 men 8h00
Category 2 8h05
U/17 and U19 Development 8h10
Category 3 8h20
Open 8h20
Ladies incl. U19 and U17 girls 8h25

Please ensure that you are at the roll call at least 15 minutes before the start of your race.

Costs

The costs for this race are:

Category Cost
Category 1 R250
U/19 Men R250
Category 2 R250
Category 3 R250
Women (Including U19’s) R250
U/17 & U/19 Development R150
Open R150

Online registration

Entries will open on 16 November and close at 19h00 on Friday 19 November 2021. No entries will be possible after this time.

 


Coronavirus notification:
Due to the coronavirus outbreak having been confirmed in South Africa all sporting events have been given strict guidelines to how they must be conducted.  Please note that we will have COVID screening protocols in place and riders are not allowed to enter the start area without having gone through the COVID checkpoint and been issued with a wrist band.

 

 

 

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.

Parking

Parking will be made available on Slent Road across the stop street from the registration area.  Please follow instructions from the marshals on where to park.

Zevenwacht Circuit @ Zevenwacht Mall
Nov 21 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THIS RACE. APOLIGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED!

Race personnel will contact those of you who have already entered to arrange for an entry to another WPCA race.

We’re happy to announce a NEW race!!!!  The Zevenwacht Circuit race will take place on 21 November.  Racing starts at the Zevenwacht Mall and heads towards Stellenbosch up Polkadraai Road before crossing over into Vlaeberg at the strawberry farm.  A few fast and furious loops around a 15km circuit before finishing at the top of Polkadraai before returning the Zevenwacht.  A stunning little route!

This is the second part of our double header!!!  The first race is at Atlantis on 7 November – don’t forget to enter both if you wish to be eligible for a podium place.

 

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.

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.

Categories and seeding

The following categories will be used based on ability and/or age;  Should there be 10 or more ladies, a separate race will be held for them.  The decision on this will be made on the Friday before the race.

Category Distance Ascent Start Time
Category 1 95 1003 tbc
U/19 95 1003 tbc
Category 2 80 860 tbc
Category 3 65 717 tbc
Ladies 65 717 tbc
U/17 & U/19D 50 574 tbc
Open 50 574 tbc

Routes and distances

  • Category 1 – 95 km (6 x 15km + 5km)
  • Category 2 –  80 km (5 x 15 km + 5km)
  • Category 3 – 65 km (4 x 15km + 5km)
  • Women – 65 km (4 x 15km + 5km)
  • U/19’s to race with Cat 1 – 95km (6 x 15km + 5km)
  • U/17’s and U/19 Development – 50km (3 x 15km + 5km)
  • Open – 50km (3 x 15km + 5km)

Starting times

The starting times will be published closer to the event date.  Please ensure that you are at the roll call at least 15 minutes before the start of your race.

Costs

The costs for this race are:

Category Cost
Category 1 R250
U/19 Men R250
Category 2 R250
Category 3 R250
Women (Including U19’s) R250
U/17 & U/19 Development R150
Open R150

Online registration

Entries will open on 4 November and close at 19h00 on Thursday 18 November 2021. No entries will be possible after this time.

 


Coronavirus notification:
Due to the coronavirus outbreak having been confirmed in South Africa all sporting events have been given strict guidelines to how they must be conducted.  Please note that we will have COVID screening protocols in place and riders are not allowed to enter the start area without having gone through the COVID checkpoint and been issued with a wrist band.

 

 

 

 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.

Parking

Parking will be made available at Zevenwacht Mall.  Please follow instructions from the marshals on where to park.

 

 

Dec
15
Wed
Bellville CC Track Classic – Gone in 12sec @ Bellville Velodrome
Dec 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

BCC is back

Bellville Cycling Club is hosting a track classic at the Bellville Velodrome on 15 December 2021 starting at 7pm sharp. Most probably the last before the BIG ONE later this month in Paarl.

This event promises to be a TOP CLASS event with a prize fund of R5000 . The event will run on a omnium basis for all categories and will cater for sprinters and endurance riders. Points to the first 4 riders in each category – 5, 3, 2, 1 respectively.

Race entry

Entries will be taken on the day of the event. Entry fee is:

  • Scholars/Cat C,D – R80
  • Cat A, B – R 100

Program

Herewith the program of the event: BCC Track Classic 15 Dec 21

Covid 19 Protocol

Please adhere to all safety protocols and wear your mask at all times, maintain social distance

 

 

Jan
22
Sat
Western Cape Road Championships @ Perdeberg Cellars
Jan 22 @ 8:00 am – Jan 23 @ 5:00 pm

Western Province Cycling Association is hosting the Western Cape Road and TT Championship from Saturday 22 January 2022 to Sunday 23 January 2022.

The Time Trial will be held on Saturday 22 January and the Road Race on Sunday 23 January

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Covid 19 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.

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.

Guides

Race Guide

Find below the start list, with the individual start times for each participant. Please make sure you are on the start line no later than 10mins before your scheduled start.

TT Start List

Find below the start list with the group start times and distances.  Please make sure you are on the start line no later than 10 minutes before your scheduled start

StartList Road

Feeding zones will be available at the locations indicated here: WC Road Champs Feeding Zones

Online Entries and Registration

Online entries will open on Monday 20  December 2021.  Costs for the event are as follows:

Scholars Adults, Jnr & U/23
Road Race Only R300 R400
Time Trial Only R200 R300
Both Road and Time Trial R450 R550

Number collection

You race numbers can be collected in advance:

Date: Friday, 21 January
Venue: Perdeberg Cellar, Paardeberg (Use the navigation map above)
Time: 17h00- 19h00

Eat @ Perdeberg will be open and serving pizza and light meals at registration.  Please support them.

Or on the day, starting at 06h00 each day.

Timing Chips

This event will use dedicated timing tags embedded in the frame number, which will be supplied during number collection.  All participants are required to fit the frame number to their bicycle in order to start the race.

Also ensure the bike board does not get damaged during transport to and from the venue. The board can be damaged by strong winds while driving if the bicycle is placed on a bike rack mounted at the rear of a vehicle.

Managers Meeting

All managers must report to the manager’s meeting, which will take place at 05h30 on Sunday morning at the start line. Please bring along your valid CSA Managers License for verification.

Start Times

Time Trial – Saturday

The PROVISIONAL start times for the Time Trial will be published closer to the time.  See below for the distances per category.

Road Race – Sunday

All categories will start from 06h00 onward from the longest distance to the shortest, except the 117km race will start out of turn .  Please note that these are PROVISIONAL START TIMES.  Start times will be confirmed closer to the event.

Please note that gearing restrictions will apply to all youth age categories:

The following gear restrictions as measured by one full revolution of the chain wheel set will apply:
Under 11: Equal to and not more than 6,227 metres.
Under 13: Equal to and not more than 6,227 metres.
Under 15: Equal to and not more than 6,626 metres.
Under 17: Equal to and not more than 6,897 metres.
Junior: Equal to and not more than 7.93 metres.

Blocked gears are not permitted.

Gear checks shall be performed on the equipment of all riders subject to gear restrictions. Supplementary gear checks may take place after an event.

Group Distance Category Start Time
Group 1 158km Elite 06:00
Under 23 06:00
Group 2 83km Junior Women 06:20
Under 17 Boys
Group 3 83km 30 – 49 Women 06:25
50+ Men
Group 4 50km 50+ Women 06:30
Under 15 Boys
Under 17 Girls
Group 5 20km Under 11 Boys 06:40
Under 11 Girls
Under 13 Girls
Group 6 117km 30 – 39 Men 07:10
Junior Men
Group 7 117km 40 – 49 Men 07:20
` Elite & U23 Women
Group 8 25km Under 13 Boys 07:45
Under 15 Girls
Group 9 25 and 50km Para Cyclists 08:15

Route

Road Race

We have varying routes for the road race.  Please see below for the route applicable to your and familiarise yourself with it before the time.  Should you have any queries on the route, please direct these to [email protected]

TIP: You are able to open the maps full-screen by clicking the link “View Full Version” just under the map title.

Road Race – 158km route

Road Race –  117km route

Road Race –  83km route

Road Race – 20km, 25km and 50km routes

The 20km route will start at Boland Agricultural College while the 50km route will do 2 loops of this course.

TT Circuit

The time trial circuit is an out-and-back along Slent Rd and applies to all categories. The Elites, U23 Men  and the Vets Men 30-34 and 35-39 add a bit more to the distance by turning left at the 4-way stop to make a 35km TT for them.  The start and finish will be at the same location in all cases.

30km route for Elites, U/23 and Vets Men 30-34, 35-39, 40-44 and 45-49

20km route

Start and Finish Area

The start line will be on Vryguns Road, outside Perdeberg Cellars.  “T” indicated the start line, while “R” indicates the Registration area.

Parking

Parking will be provided on the premises of Perdeberg Cellars. Access the parking from Vryguns Road.

Note that no parking along Vryguns Road will be permitted at any time.

Category Details

Category Time Trial Road Race
Elite Men 30km 158km
Elite Women 20km 117km
U23 Men 30km 158km
U23 Women 20km 117km
Vets 30-34 Men 30km 117km
Vets 35-39 Men 30km 117km
Vets 40-44 Men 30km 117km
Vets 45-49 Men 30km 117km
Vets 50-54 Men 15km 83km
Vets 55-59 Men 15km 83km
Vets 60-64 Men 15km 83km
Vets 65+ Men 15km 83km
Vets 30-34 Women 20km 83km
Vets 35-39 Women 20km 83km
Vets 40-44 Women 15km 83km
Vets 45-49 Women 15km 83km
Vets 50-54 Women 15km 50km
Vets 55-59 Women 15km 50km
Vets 60-64 Women 10km 50km
Vets 65+ Women 10km 50km
U11Girls 10km 20km
U11Boys/U13Girls 10km 20km
U13Boys/U15Girls 12km 25km
U15Boys/U17Girls 15km 50km
U17Boys/U19Girls 15km 83km
U19Boys 20km 117km
Para C1 to C5 15km 50km
Para T1 and T2 15km 25km
Para H1 – H2 15km 25km
Para H3 – H5 15km 50km

 

Awards

As per CSA Regulations for Road Cycling, Part 3, section 3.5.2.1, gold, silver and bronze medals and championship jerseys shall be awarded in all categories irrespective of the number of participants in each category. 

Registration

 Event management and online entries made possible by

Entries close at 13h00 on Wednesday 19 January 2022

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 14 January 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 14 January 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.

CSA Membership and licenses

This is a provincial race and sanctioned under Cycling South Africa, therefore the applicable rules by CSA, and by extension the UCI, will apply. Participants must have a CSA Membership. The requirement is for a CSA domestic racing license to qualify for awards.  Please note that participants NOT holding a domestic racing license or Schools Competitive Membership will not be eligible for any awards, jerseys or medals, nor provincial colours.

In each case a reference to the CSA General Organisation of the Sport, Part 1 (effective 19.02.2019) and Part 3 (effective 25.02.2019), applies;

CSA Membership (as per 1.1.6)  means a licence issued to any cyclist who wishes to participate in a Cycling SA sanctioned event, irrespective of any other licence which that member may hold. (As per 1.2.11) A Membership Licence allows a cyclist to compete in all sanctioned cycling events including inter-provincial events Provincial Championships and league races, excluding National Championships.

Thus, all participants must be in a possession of a CSA Membership (or a day license) to participant.

Day Licenses (as per 3.4.1.5) Day Licence which is issued to a cyclist not holding at least a valid and current Membership Licence or who is unable to produce a valid and current licence upon being requested to do so.

Day licenses can now be purchased on-line at Cycling South Africa’s Membership page. Log in, go to the Profile menu option and use the Purchase button on that page. Select Day Licenses, enter your name and city, then select “Western Cape Road and TT Championship” and tick the appropriate days. You might need 2 day licenses if taking part in both the TT and Road events.

This is a new arrangement and your day license might not be picked by our system yet. If you experience problems entering on this site with such a day license please forward us the day license(s) by email to [email protected] so that we can manually register the day license on this system.

Trouble with your CSA Membership or License?

We often get complaints about participants unable to enter due to a message about invalid CSA membership or license during the online registration process. Our system verifies both your CSA membership and CSA domestic racing license to be valid on the day of the event. Licenses expire on 31 December each year, so you should get a new 2022 license for this event. Membership expires 1 year after your last renewal or purchase. This date could be prior to the event date. Carefully review both expiry dates before contacting us.

New membership or licenses, including renewals, can be purchased online on the CSA membership page.

Feb
20
Sun
Team and Individual Time Trials 2022 @ Slent Rd
Feb 20 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

     

 

It’s Team Time Trial again!  Time for you and your pals to get together and test yourself against the clock.

This year we’ve decided to include an individual time trial for those who want to go it alone!

Teams of 6 riders each will race around a 30 kilometre circuit twice. How fast can you and your mates ride over fast flat 60 kilometres? Which TEAM will have the bragging rights to being the fastest club in the Cape?

Teams of 6 riders will tackle the circuit twice with the time for the team being recorded when the 4th rider crosses the finish line.

The individual time trial will take place over the same course, however this will only be one lap of 30km.

This event does not form part of the WP League.

Start List

The race will start in 3 groups:

  • Individual TT – 8:00am
  • Women Team TT – 8:25am
  • Men Team TT – 8:30am

Open or download this Start List for the start groups and times.

Covid 19 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.

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.

Categories and seeding

Due to the nature of this event, and the possibility of team mates being allocated into different categories, we will not use the normal categorisation for this event. However, your selection of category during this event will carry through to the races during the rest of the year and automatically be applied to those races.

The 2022 season will follow the same categories as 2021.  In most instances participants will already be allocated to fixed categories based on past races.

Routes and distances

Team members for the Team Time Trial may consist of all age categories from u/17 and older.  All teams compete over 60km.

A separate Ladies competition will be dependent on the number of Ladies Teams entered, however we also allow  mixed teams in this race.

THE LADIES TEAM TIME TRIAL WILL TAKE PLACE OVER 30KM AND NOT 60KM AS PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED

The individual time trial will take place on the same route however it will be limited to one lap of 30km.  However the U17’s cannot take part in the individual time trial as it is further than the maximum distance laid down by CSA and UCI.

Starting times

This information will be made available closer to the time once teams have been submitted for seeding.

Costs

Entries close the Thursday night prior to the race at 18h00

The cost for this race is R200 per person.

Online registration

 


Coronavirus notification:
Due to the coronavirus outbreak having been confirmed in South Africa all sporting events have been given strict guidelines to how they must be conducted.  Please note that we will have COVID screening protocols in place and riders are not allowed to enter the start area without having gone through the COVID checkpoint and been issued with a wrist band.

 

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 14 February2022) 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 14 February2022) 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.

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.

Parking

Parking will be on the empty piece of land at the corner of Slent Road and Vryguns Road.  Additional parking will be on the other side of Vryguns Road  heading  towards  the  prison

 

Mar
6
Sun
Century City Criterium 2022 @ Century City Sports Grounds
Mar 6 @ 7:30 am – 1:30 pm

After missing a year, the Century City Sport Festival celebrates its 13th 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 Criterium Cup that commences at the end of March.

 

 

The season opening Century City Criterium takes place on 6 March 2022.  The ever-popular crit race is hosted by Century City in conjunction with the City Cycling Club.  Racing starts at 8h00.

Registration and costs

The costs for this race are:

Adults – R50

Scholars – R25

This event is only a training race but we will be having a podium for the first 3 finishers (no prize money). The event DOES NOT form part of the WP League Road Race series or the upcoming Criterium Cup.

Categories and seeding

The 2022 season will follow the categories and seeding guidelines first published in 2020.  Participants can self-select their category during this race. All selections will become permanent for the 2022 season. WP Cycling reserves the right to change a participant’s seeding. See the same article on how to improve or change your seeding during the year.

This race will be used towards selecting our youth team to go to SA Youth Championships later in the year.

Course and distances

We will follow the same course as in previous years, starting next to the MyCity bus terminal, around the various roundabouts, and back again. This is a technical circuit with strips of cobblestone in places.

Time Activity Duration
8h00 Roads Close
8h10 U11/U13 15 minutes
8h30 Roads Open for Residents 10 minutes
8h40 U15/U17 / U19 Development 20 minutes
9h00 Roads Open for Residents 10 minutes
9h15 Cat 4 + CCC + Women + Cat3 30 minutes
9h45 Roads Open for Residents 10 minutes
10h00 Cat 2 35 minutes
10h40 Roads Open for Residents 10 minutes
11h00 Cat 1 / U19 Men 45 minutes
12h00 Roads Open

Starting Times

We need to follow a strict timetable due to the requirement to allow resident traffic through. Please ensure you are at the start well in advance of your start time.

Time Activity
8h00 Roads Close
8h10 – 8h25 Race – U11 and U13
8h30 – 8h40 Break to allow residents traffic access
8h40 – 9h00 Race – U15 and U17
9h00 – 9h10 Break to allow residents traffic access
9h15 – 9h45 Race – Open + CCC + Women + Cat3
9h50 – 10h00 Break to allow residents traffic access
10h00 – 10h35 Race – Cat 2
10h40 – 10h50 Break to allow residents traffic access
11h00 – 11h45 Race – Cat 1
12h00 Roads Open

Costs

Entries close the Thursday prior to the race.

The costs for this race are:

  • Adults and U/19 – R50
  • Scholars (Age categories), Open – R25

Online registration

 Event management, online entries and payments made possible by

Entries close on 3 March 2022 at 12 noon

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.

Parking

Parking will be available in the parking area next to Link Road , Century City alternatively at the Virgin Active parking lot.

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 14 February2022) 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 14 February2022) 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.

Mar
28
Mon
2022 SA National Track & Para Cycling Championship @ Bellville Velodrome
Mar 28 – Mar 31 all-day

Day4-Session2

 

 

 

 

 

The 2022 South African Track Championships will be held at Bellville Velodrome in Cape Town from 28 to 31 March 2022.

This event is proudly hosted by Western Cape Cycling.

The Championships will be held in accordance with the regulations of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) unless otherwise ruled by the National Federation. In case of stoppages, priority will be given to Events eligible for UCI points. The racing format may also be modified at the discretion of the President Commissaire in response to prolonged stoppages with the possibility of events being cancelled due to insufficient time to complete them.

Results

Results will be published here, as well as on CyclingSA’s website, as they become available.

Program

Please click on the link below to see the provisional program for the Championships.  Please note that this is provisional and could be amended at any time.

Version 3. Released 25 March 2022
SA TRACK CHAMPS DRAFT PROGRAM 2022-03-25

Participant Matrix

Click on the image to the left or this link (Race Entry Matrix) to view a list of participants vs events. Only permitted events was applied, as some people selected events not applicable for their age category.

Please check if the events you entered are correctly reflected. Should you have any queries or corrections please send an email to [email protected]. This should reach us no later than Saturday night, 26 March 2022.

Race Handbook

Attached please find the race handbook for the 2022 National Championships

2022 Track Race Guide

Categories

The age categorisation for track events has changed recently.  The registration year starts on 1 October and ends on 30 September.  Thus, your age category for these 2022 championships is determined by your age on 31 December 2022.

The age categories listed below will be used in this event. Participants who qualify for the Master’s categories can “ride-up” to the elite category. These individuals will need to be in possession of an Elite racing license for 2022. Note that such riders may not participate in any Masters races for that year.

Category Minimum age Maximum age
Elite Men 19 49
Junior Men 17 18
Under 11 Boys 5 10
Under 13 Boys 11 12
Under 15 Boys 13 14
Under 17 Boys 15 16
35-39 Men 35 39
40-44 Men 40 44
45-49 Men 45 49
50-54 Men 50 54
55-59 Men 55 59
60-64 Men 60 64
65-69 Men 65 69
70-74 Men 70 74
75+ Men 75 100
Elite Woman 19 49
Junior Woman 17 18
Under 11 Girls 5 10
Under 13 Girls 11 12
Under 15 Girls 13 14
Under 17 Girls 15 16
35-39 Woman 35 39
40-44 Woman 40 44
45-49 Woman 45 49
50-54 Woman 50 54
55-59 Woman 55 59
60-64 Woman 60 64
65-69 Woman 65 69
70-74 Woman 70 74
75+ Woman 75 100
Para C4
Para C3
Para C5

Based on the entry numbers some categories, typically in the Masters age groups, may be combined. Details will follow shortly before the event.

Category / Race Matrix

The matrix below shows races which will be offered per age category. When entering for this event it is the participant’s responsibility to enter only those events being hosted.

Cat Ind.
Pursuit
Match Sprint Time Trial 1500m Points Race Team Pursuit Scratch Race Team Sprint Elim Keirin Madsn
Elite Men Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Junior Men Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Under 11 Boys Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes No No No No
Under 13 Boys Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes No No No No
Under 15 Boys Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No
Under 17 Boys Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
35-39 Men Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
40-44 Men Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
45-49 Men Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
50-54 Men Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
55-59 Men Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
60-64 Men Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
65-69 Men Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
70-74 Men Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
75+ Men Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Elite Woman Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Junior Woman Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Under 11 Girls Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes No No No No
Under 13 Girls Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes No No No No
Under 15 Girls Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No
Under 17 Girls Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No
35-39 Woman Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No
40-44 Woman Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No
45-49 Woman Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No
50-54 Woman Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No
55-59 Woman Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No
60-64 Woman Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No
65-69 Woman Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No
70-74 Woman Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No
75+ Woman Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No
Para C4 Yes No Yes No No No No No No No No
Para C3 Yes No Yes No No No No No No No No
Para C5 Yes No Yes No No No No No No No No

Event Schedule

This year the event is again structured in such a way to accommodate Scholars and Masters in the morning sessions and Junior and Elites in the afternoon sessions.

Please click on the link to see the short format program.  A more detailed program will be available closer to the time on this website page.

2022 SA Track Cycling Champs Schedule

NOTE: This schedule provides an overview of how the program will be structured. It is subject to change. All official programs will be posted on this page, with its corresponding release date printed on the program for reference.

Version 1 – Released on 21 February 2022.

Clarifications / Amendments

In this section we list various clarifications and/or any changes made to the program or race handbook.

No late entry or changes

Due to UCI requirements we need to submit all start lists prior to the event. We are therefore unable to make any changes to the entries. Riders who do not show up at the start of an event will be subject to a fine as prescribed by the UCI.

Keirin Qualifiers

The Elite Men (12 riders) and Junior Men (8 riders) will have to take part in a qualifier round as per UCI regulation 3.2.135. The order of the qualifying times will determine the distribution into Heat 1 and Heat 2. A change to the program will be made to include a Final for positions 7-12.

Medals

All Youth, Junior and Elite categories will receive medals per category. Masters, with a few exceptions, will get medals in 5 year age increments for individually timed races and 10 year increments for bunch races, irrespective if they are combined to form a larger start group / consolidated program line item.

Exceptions will be communicated closer to the time when entry numbers are known.

Who can take part

This event is open to South African citizens and permanent residents. The organizers may verify/confirm your participation with your Provincial/ Regional Commission. Riders will not be considered registered until all administrative requirements have been fulfilled.

Junior, Elite & Masters must be in possession of a valid Cycling SA Racing License. All riders must present this license at registration and upon demand during the event. No one-day event licenses will be sold.

Riders are not considered registered until all administrative requirements have been fulfilled:

  • Online entry has been completed (no paper-based entries will be accepted)
  • Entry fee has been paid in full, in advance
  • Cycling SA Track Racing License has been verified.

Entry Fees

Elite Men/Women, Masters Men/Women, Junior Men/Woman                 R550

All youth/scholar categories                                                                                   R450

Para riders                                                                                                                     R300

Team events

For team events, each participant should enter for the event, then one of the participants or your manager should send us an email to [email protected], stating the name of the team, the names of the riders and the event you refer to.

Online Entries

Entries open Thursday 24 February and will close at midnight on Thursday, 24 March 2022. This is a hard deadline and no exceptions will be made. Manual or on-the-day entries cannot be accommodated.

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO UCI REQUIREMENTS, WE CAN NO LONGER ACCEPT ENTRIES AFTER THE CLOSING OF THE ONLINE ENTRIES.

 Event management and online entries made processed by Myriad Events.

Changes

Need to make a change to an existing entry? Please send us an email to [email protected] so that we can assist you.

Trouble with online registration?

If you experience problems trying to enter, please disable any ad-blockers you may have installed and/or try using a modern browser, such as Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Internet Explorer is by far the worst option.

Cycling SA Membership and licenses

This is a national race and sanctioned under Cycling South Africa, therefore the applicable rules by Cycling SA, and by extension the UCI, will apply. Participants must have a Cycling SA full racing license.

Cycling SA Racing License means a license issued to any cyclist who wishes to participate in a Cycling SA sanctioned event, irrespective of any other license which that member may hold. (As per 1.2.11) A Full Racing License allows a cyclist to compete in all sanctioned cycling events including inter-provincial events Provincial Championships and league races.

Thus, all participants must be in a possession of a Cycling SA Full Racing License to participant.

Trouble with your Cycling SA License?

We often get complaints about participants unable to enter due to a message about invalid Cycling SA  license during the online registration process. Our system verifies both your Cycling SA membership and Cycling SA domestic racing license to be valid on the day of the event. Licenses expire on 31 December each year, so you should get a new 2022 license for this event. Membership expires 1 year after your last renewal or purchase. This date could be prior to the event date. Carefully review both expiry dates before contacting us.

New membership or licenses, including renewals, can be purchased online on the Cycling SA membership page.

Cancellation Policy

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 epidemic, the organisers of the South African Track Cycling 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 21 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 121 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.

Contact us

If you have any questions or having trouble entering online, please send an email to [email protected]. Your email will be answered by Nigel, Sue or Christhonie. Keep in mind we all work full-time, so you might only get a response in the evening.

 

Apr
10
Sun
Criterium Cup Race 1 – PaardenEiland @ PaardenEiland
Apr 10 @ 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm

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

Race Bible Series

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.

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