Vryguns Farm Windmeul
Paarl, 7624
South Africa
Our second league race takes us to one of our favourite venues – Perdeberg Cellars. 5 loops of a challenging 25km circuit mean 125km in the legs and 1300m of climbing. It’s tough but you’ll love it!
Don’t forget to support Eat@Perdeberg – Rob and his team make the most amazing breakfast buns plus a pizza after the race will be great for recovery. Spectators Welcome!!!
Event Hand Book
The WPCA league handbook can be viewed here
Please familiarise yourself with the details contained herein before coming to the event.
COVID Regulations
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 | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | 125km | 8h00 |
| U/19 Men | 125km | 8h00 |
| Category 2 | 100km | 8h10 |
| Category 3 | 75km | 8h20 |
| Women (Including U19’s) | 75km | 8h20 |
| U/17’s and U/19 Development | 75km | 8h30 |
| Open Category (19+ ages only) | 75km | 8h30 |
Routes and distances
- Category 1 – 125 kms (5 x 25kms)
- Category 2 – 100 kms (4 x 25 kms)
- Category 3 – 75 kms (3 x 25km)
- Women – 75 kms (3 x 25km)
- Adult Open Category – 75kms (3 x 25km)
- U/19’s to race with Cat 1 – 125km (5 x 25kms)
- U/17’s and U/19 Development – 75kms (3 x 25km)
Starting times
These starting times are provisional and may change should group sizes warrant it. Please ensure that you are at the roll call at least 15 minutes before the start of your race.
| Category | Start Time |
|---|---|
| Category 1 | 8h00 |
| U/19 Men | 8h00 |
| Category 2 | 8h10 |
| Category 3 | 8h20 |
| Women (Including U19’s) | 8h20 |
| U/17’s and U/19 Development | 8h30 |
| Adult Open Category | 8h30 |
Costs
The costs for this race are:
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Category 1 | R275 |
| U/19 Men | R275 |
| Category 2 | R275 |
| Category 3 | R275 |
| Women (Including U19’s) | R275 |
| U/17’s and U/19 Development | R175 |
| Adult Open Category | R175 |
Please note that if you didn’t enter the league and purchase your race number and timing board at the previous race, an additional R50 will be charged to cover these costs.
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.
Entries will open on or before Wednesday 27 April 2022 and close 19h00 on Thursday 12 May 2022.
No entries will be possible after this time.
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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 8 May 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 8 May 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.
Parking
Parking will be made available at Perdeberg Cellars. Please follow instructions from the marshals on where to park.
This race has been vetted as a 94.7 Ride Joburg seeding event