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
The team sprint will be our event counting towards club and team points. Riders need to be on the same club and team. It is an open event for u17 and older for men and women.
Entry fee
R200 – Junior and older
R150 – u11, u13, u15 and u17 scholars
*** Free spectator entry ***
WPCA WAIVER AND CONSENT FORMS FOR TRACK (needs to be completed)
NOTE THAT WE ARE SAFE FOR LOADSHEDDING
PRE-ENTRY only by Eft to Wp cycling. Entries close on Tuesday 5 September 2023
How to enter: Mail proof of payment, name and category to [email protected]
Bank details:
Western Province cycling association
Standard Bank
Account type: Current account
Account Number 20 095 798 8
Universal branch Number: 051 001
Proof of payment: [email protected]
NUMBER COLLECTION and SIGN-ON close at 6.30pm on Friday 8 September 2023.
- Pre-entry only, no late entries accepted.
- Indemnity and waiver to be handed in before number will be issued.
- All riders must display an active CSA membership card (soft copy on phone or print-out). Membership numbers alone are not acceptable – a copy of active membership is required.
MANAGERS BRIEFING AT 6.45PM
RACING STARTS AT 7pm
Riders to sit on inside of track. Only accredited staff to join on the inside.
Riders need to bring their numbers from league 1. The same number is used for the whole season. Lost numbers can be replaced at a cost of R100 each.
Entry fee
R250 – u17, jr and older
R150 – u11, u13, u15
R20 spectator fee
Entering to the event is subject acceptance of the:
WPCA WAIVER AND CONSENT FORMS FOR TRACK
NOTE THAT WE ARE SAFE FOR LOADSHEDDING, BUT NEED TO BE DONE BEFORE 2pm
PRE-ENTRY only by Eft to Wp cycling. Entries close on Tue 19 Sep 2023
How to enter:
- Complete the online entry form for each rider
- Mail proof of payment, name and category to [email protected]
Bank details:
Western Province cycling association
Standard Bank
Account type: Current account
Account Number 20 095 798 8
Universal branch Number: 051 001
Proof of payment: [email protected]
NUMBER COLLECTION and SIGN-ON close at 9.30am on Sunday 24 September 2023.
- Pre-entry only, no late entries accepted.
- Online entry form needs to completed by deadline
- Pop needs to be completed by deadline
- All riders must display an active CSA membership card (soft copy on phone or print-out). Membership numbers alone are not acceptable – a copy of active membership is required.
MANAGERS BRIEFING AT 9.45am
RACING STARTS AT 10am
WC Track is hosting, a very first, Omnium Track Champs from 21-22 October 2023 at the Bellville Velodrome, Cape Town.
We just hosted the National Omnium champs where riders competed for the top spots in the various age categories. The WC Omnium champs won’t be nothing less than fast, hard paced racing.
Categories
The event will be run according to the categories listed below. Despite how the entry system will capture your registration, the final awards will be based to these categories alone.
Omnium Categories
- Elite Men
- Junior Men
- Masters Men 35-49
- Masters Men 50+
- Junior Women
- Elite Women
- Masters Women
- U/17 Boys
- U/17 Girls
- U/15 Boys
- U/15 Girls
- U/13 Boys
- U/13 Girls
- U/11 Boys
- U/11 Girls
* Women categories might be combined if not enough entries. Points will be awarded separately. Awards will be determined based on the final points. For example, the 3 Junior Women with the 3 highest points in the final, overall points will podium.
Event format
Day 1 is set aside for the Elite, Junior and U17 Boys only. Day 2 will see the scholars and Master’s categories competing.
Event entry & Registration
Only online entries – Closing date for entries is 18 October 23 – NO late entries!
- Elites/Jun/Masters – R350
- Scholars – R300
Registration is on 21 October from 8h00 and again on Sunday from 8h00. Registration closes at 9:30am on 22 October.
Program
Here’s the link for the program: WC OMNIUM CHAMPS PROGRAM 2023
Managers meeting
Managers meeting is on Saturday 21 October at 8h00 in the Athletics VIP room.
Online registration
Event management, online entries and payments made possible by
SLENT ROAD TEAM TIME TRIAL
Its that time of year again where we test the team tactics ahead of the Double Century. Come and practice your ability to ride as a group by entering a team into the 60km team time trial.
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.
All riders must enter individually and Team Captains or a nominated member must email the Team Name and the names of all team members to [email protected]
Teams must consist of at least 4 riders and a maximum of 6. If you would like to take part, but don’t have a full team, please send an email to Sue who will try and match you up with suitable riders.
Entries will open on 4 October 2023 so get chatting to your friends and get those teams together.
Please click here for the starting times for Sunday
A Ladies competition will be dependent on the number of Ladies Teams entered.
Parking and Registration
Parking and registration will be on the corner of Vryguns and Slent Roads. Registration will open at 6h30 for number collection.
Times
Start times will be advertised closer to the event.
Entry
Entry fees are R250 per person or R1500 for a team of 6 participants.
Online registration
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Entries will open on Wednesday 4 October 2023 and close on Thursday 26 October at 15h00. Don’t forget to send your team lists through to [email protected] for start time allocations!!!!!
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 22 October 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 22 October 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.
Entry fee
R150 – jr and older
R100 – u11, u13, u15, U17
Free spectator entry
Entering to the event is subject acceptance of the:
WPCA WAIVER AND CONSENT FORMS FOR TRACK
NOTE THAT WE ARE SAFE FOR LOADSHEDDING, BUT NEED TO BE DONE BEFORE 4pm
PRE-ENTRY only by Eft to Wp cycling. Entries close on Tue 14 Sep 2023
How to enter:
- Mail proof of payment, name and category to [email protected]
Bank details:
Western Province cycling association
Standard Bank
Account type: Current account
Account Number 20 095 798 8
Universal branch Number: 051 001
Proof of payment: [email protected]
NUMBER COLLECTION and SIGN-ON open at 11am and close at 11.30am on Saturday 18 November 2023.
- Pre-entry only, no late entries accepted.
- Pop needs to be completed by deadline
- All riders must display an active CSA membership card (soft copy on phone or print-out). Membership numbers alone are not acceptable – a copy of active membership is required.
MANAGERS BRIEFING AT 11.45am
RACING STARTS AT 12pm
Provisional program: Cape Town Grand Prix – 16 Dec 2023
Spectator tickets R20. Available on Quicket
Rider entry fee:
R200 – jr and older
R150 – u11, u13, u15, u17
Entering to the event is subject acceptance of the:
WPCA WAIVER AND CONSENT FORMS FOR TRACK
NOTE THAT WE ARE SAFE FOR LOADSHEDDING, BUT NEED TO BE DONE BEFORE 8pm
PRE-ENTRY only by Eft to Wp cycling. Entries close on Tue 12 Dec 2023
RACE CATEGORIES:
Open Sprint tournament (u17 and older on open gears)
Cat A (jr, elite and older)
Cat B (u17 boys and older not in Cat A)
Cat C (U17 girls and U15 boys)
Cat D (Veterans and Women)
Cat E (U11 Boys and Girls, U13 boys and Girls, U 15 Girls)
How to enter:
- Mail proof of payment, name and race category to [email protected]
- There will be an open sprint tournament for u17 and older. Riders to indicate if they are interested in the tournament. Tournament open to men and women. Please indicate “sprint” on mail to [email protected] if you are entering the sprint tournament.
Bank details:
Western Province cycling association
Standard Bank
Account type: Current account
Account Number 20 095 798 8
Universal branch Number: 051 001
Proof of payment: [email protected]
NUMBER COLLECTION and SIGN-ON open at 3pm and close at 3.30pm on Saturday 16 December 2023.
- Pre-entry only, no late entries accepted.
- Pop needs to be completed by deadline
- All riders must display an active CSA membership card (soft copy on phone or print-out). Membership numbers alone are not acceptable – a copy of active membership is required.
MANAGERS BRIEFING AT 3:45pm
RACING STARTS AT 4pm
BOXING DAY ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN!
- The 125th staging of the historic Paarl Boxing Day Track Challenge will see South Africa’s top professionals as well as a host of international riders tackle each in front of the passionate Faure Street Stadium crowd.
- Past winner and international star, Jonas Rickaert has also confirmed his participation. A total of R100 000 is up for grabs in prize money this year. Paarl Boxing Day is well known worldwide as one of the oldest events in all forms of cycling in the world.
- The meeting started in 1897. The saying goes in Paarl that you might be the best in the world in a certain track cycling event, but it doesn’t mean much if you’re second best in Paarl!
- Paarl is the cradle of track cycling in South-Africa. Boxing Day is not only the biggest track cycling event in Africa, it’s also one of the most spectated sporting events on the continent. The meeting concludes with the famous 25 Mile Race and the winner of the final event is regarded as the winner of the day. In addition to a prize purse, the Minnaar Cup floating trophy, which dates to 1908, is also up for grabs.
Entries and registration:
Eligibility:
This event is open to all age categories and nationalities.
All riders must be in possession of a valid Cycling South Africa Track Racing License (Cycling SA Membership is not sufficient for Juniors and older).
Rider licenses have been verified before the time but must still be presented at registration.
Riders are not considered registered until all administrative requirements have been fulfilled:
• Entry form has been completed in full together with signed indemnity form
• Entry Fee has been paid in full
Entry Fee:
Elite Men/Women: R350
Master Men/Women: R350
Junior Men/Women: R350
All Youth/Scholars: R250
NO LATE ENTRIES!
Registration:
Registration will take place on the 26th of December from 09:00 am till 11:00 pm at the stadium. Riders are requested to arrive well in advance.
Here you will be able to:
- Confirm the events you have entered
- Hand in your signed indemnity form
- Verify your CSA Racing License
- Collect your race numbers
- Collect team manager accreditation – only when a valid CSA Managers License is presented.
Event Guide:
Herewith the event guide which will give you all the information about the event.
Paarl Boxing Day Event Guide FINAL
Program:
The program of this prestigious event is just a click away.
Paarl Boxing Day Track Challenge Program 2023
How to enter:
Click on the link for entry and indemnity forms:
Boxing Day Entry & Indemnity Forms 2023
Please complete and email to [email protected] along with your proof of payment and signed indemnity.
May the best man/woman win!!
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