Winelands Cycle Race 2022: PPA Listed Event

Please note this event is not organised by the Pedal Power Association. The Winelands Cycle Race event is only advertised by PPA on behalf of the organisers of the event.

NO late entries at registration or on race day. NO registration/ number collection will be allowed on race day because of Covid-19 Regulations.

The Winelands Cycle Race, a seeding race for the 2022 Cape Town Cycle Tour, takes place on Sunday 30th of January 2022 at Hugenote Primary in Wellington. This event has two race distances of 113km or the slightly shorter distance of 86km.

The Rotary Club of Paarl would like to heartily thank you for your participation in our Cycle Tour. All funds generated go to childcare projects in needy communities.

Entry cut off: Tuesday 25th January 2022 at 09h00

Entry Fees: 113km: PPA Members R260 and non PPA Members R280

86km PPA members: R240 | None PPA members: R260

NO late entries at registration or on race day. NO registration/ number collection will be allowed on race day because of Covid-19 Regulations.

Registration:

Friday, 28th January 2022: 14h00 – 17h00 at Bicycle Garage, Laborie Centre, Main Road, Suider Paarl

Saturday, 29th January 2022: 10h00 – 15h00 at Chris Willemse Cycles, Willowbridge, Durbanville

Saturday, 29th January 2022: 10h00 – 15h00 at CTCT/Racetec Offices, 65 Ave De Mist, Rondebosch 

Please note this event is not organised by the Pedal Power Association. The Winelands Cycle Race event is only advertised by PPA on behalf of the organisers of the event.

Entry and registration queries: Racetec –  info@racetec.co.za

Route queries: Dave Moss – 082 575 4063 or davejmoss@mweb.co.za

Route descriptions

112KM ROUTE

Cyclists assemble on the school field at Huguenot Primary School, with groups starting individually in General Hertzog Boulevard. The cyclists then head Northwest on Genl Hertzog Blvd and left into Cummings. Proceed straight crossing Barlinka, Bain and left into Church Street then right into College and right onto Addy road.

Proceed with Addy (Old Hermon) road and then left into Oakdene Road and right onto the R44 to Hermon. At Hermon turn left onto the R46, proceed over the Berg River, passing Riebeek Kasteel, with a stiff climb over Botmanskloof, and then descend towards the outskirts of Malmesbury.

Turn right onto the R45 heading into Malmesbury, taking a left turn into Loedolf and left again onto the R302 towards Klipheuwel. The cyclists proceed along the R302 and turn left onto the Vryguns Road, and left onto Slent, eventually turning right and merging with the 86 km route on the R45 towards Wellington.

Proceed on the R45 to the R45/R44 intersection, and turn left onto the R44, proceeding through the traffic lights at Distillery Road, then up Champagne, left into the inside lane of Piet Retief Street, and right into Blouvlei to finish outside Huis Andrew Murray. Cyclists will then turn left in Genl Hertzog and left into the Huguenot Primary School grounds for medals and refreshments.

Route Map: 112km

86km Route

The cyclists assemble on the Huguenot Prinary sports fields. Starting groups depart separately in Genl Hertzog roadway, then head Northwest on Genl Hertzog Blvd and left into Cummings. Proceed straight crossing Barlinka, Bain and left into Church Street then right into College and right onto Addy road.

Proceed with Addy (Old Hermon) road and then left into Oakdene road and right onto the R44 to Hermon. Turn left onto the R46 at Hermon, then proceed over the Berg River, passing Riebeek Kasteel and a stiff climb over Botmanskloof, before descending down towards the outskirts of Malmesbury.

Turn left onto the R45 towards Wellington, merging with the 112km route at the Slent T junction. Turn left onto the R44, proceeding through the traffic lights at Distillery Road, proceeding up Champagne, left into inside lane of Piet Retief Street, and right into Blouvlei to finish outside House Andrew Murray. Cyclists will then turn left in Genl Hertzog and left into the Huguenot Primary School grounds, for medals and refreshments.

86km Route map

WATER POINTS

The water points are spaced approximately 20 kms apart.

Water points are situated as follows:

W1: HermonPorcelein R44/R46 –  28 kms from start – both routes  GPS -33,432465 18,95108

W2: Meerhof Winery  R46 –  40 kms from start – both routes  GPS -33,401837 18,861021

W3: Farm Turnoff   R302 –  60 kms from start – 112 km only  GPS -33,507319 18,732401

W4: Paardeberg Mall – 83 kms from start -112 km only GPS -33,65419 18,80937

W5: SandrivierLandgoed   R45 – 101 kms from start –112 km GPS -33,59946 18,92784 : 75 kms from start – 86 km

W6: Paarl vallei    R44  –    108 km from start – 112 km GPS -33,64915 18,97373 – 82 kms from start – 86 km

TOILETS

The school toilets will be used at the venue. Portable toilets will be positioned

At the Parking areas P1,P2,P3.P4

At assembly point on sportsfield GPS At the starting pens  GPS

At water stations    GPS

TRAVELLING DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE:

From Cape Town Area : Take the N1 north and exit at Exit 47. Turn left to Wellington via R44. Proceed straight at 4 intersection of R44/R45 , and proceed straight through 2 sets traffic lights and at third set turn left into Piet

Retief and then right into Blouvlei and immediately left into Bain. Turn right into Fontein Str and proceed straight until parking marshalls indicate a parking space.