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Western Cape XCM Championship – 31 Aug 2024
Only 2 weeks out! We've updated some important info regarding the event. Let's recap:
Regarding the Western Cape Championship:
Please note the confirmed distances for each age category are as follows:
 55KMYouth Men & Women
Junior Men & Women
Master Women
Grand Master Men & Women
80KM
Elite Men & Women
Sub Vet Men & Women
Veteran Men & Women
Master Men
We will have a prize giving for the Vines & Views race and KOM/QOM, but the official Western Cape XCM Championship prize giving will take place at the Western Cape Awards Ceremony in November 2024.
Riders that participate in the incorrect distance for their age category will NOT qualify for positions in the Championships.
Registration: Friday 30 Aug from 15:00 – 20:00 at Die Keldery, Vredendal. Link: https://g.co/kgs/KM7nLmX
Race briefing starts at 18:00 followed by some live music by Gian Groen. Food and drinks can be purchased at the venue. We do pre-race things slightly different.... Actually, we do everything different!
No late entries will be accepted on race day.
Rugby: The race venue will remain open for the Springbok/All Black rugby match. A free shuttle service will run between Vredendal and the venue for the rugby. Shuttle times to be confirmed at race briefing. We promised you a weekend of bliss!
Route: The route building has begun in all earnest. We are excited about new additions to the trail, especially the Bergland Gorge. We'll do a complete route overview at race briefing.
Please contact us should you have any queries regarding the route options. It's been a cold and wet winter thus far, affecting many riders' preparation. Route options can be changed at registration, at no extra cost. We are keeping a close eye on the flood level of the Olifants river. Luckily, we have a plan B should the water levels not subside in time for the event. Good news! We can deviate a small section of the 55km and 80km trails without much compromise in rider experience. Any rain in the week prior the event should not affect us much. All 3 route options run on high ground that drains very well.
More info on routes: https://vinesandviews.co.za/event-information/
Cutt-Off is at 12:00 at waterpoint 3 (55km event) / waterpoint 4 (80km event). Prize giving will be at 12:30.
Starting Times & Venue: All 3 distances will start and finish at Die Keldery: 07:30 (80km); 8:30 (55km); 09:15 (25km). The Fun Run starts at Teubes Wines at 09:00.
Mechanics: Please ensure your bike is in perfect working order as the event does not offer mechanical services. Event assistance en route is only available for medical emergencies or retirement from the race.
Medical services: Medics and ambulances are on standby at various points throughout the route, for the entire duration of the race.
Waterpoints on the 80km trail at: 16km, 37km (checkpoint), 56km, 68km, 80km (finish)
Waterpoints on the 55km trail at: 16km, 36km, 47km, 55km (finish)
Waterpoints on the 25km trail at: 13km, 17km, 25km (finish)
Timing is done by Race Online. Temporary timing boards can be bought @ R20 each at registration, or a permanent board linked to your Race Online profile @ R100. Please note, timing boards are compulsory for all distances. Please ensure your personal and race details are captured correctly at the timing table.
Vines and Views is a CSA sanctioned event. All riders not in possession of a valid CSA membership are required to purchase a day license at entry or registration. Proof of membership must be provided at registration. Day licenses will not be accepted for the purpose of the Western Cape Championship.
GPX files for the 80km trail will be send out via our WhatsApp broadcast group. Please join for important pre-race updates:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/HJYpejgJIHI12Gdzhc7Sig
Varsity Challenge
We are stoked to welcome riders from UCT and Maties at this year’s event. Riders in the varsity challenge will be awarded points for participation as well as results. A race within a race!
Please note, the Lutzville Vineyards KOM/QOM will be determined on Strava. This is a social competition and not part of the formal proceedings. Strava results must be uploaded at 11:30 on race day. Details of this competition can be found on our social media pages.
Online entries will close on Monday 26 August at 12pm. Late entries can be done at registration at no extra cost.
E-bikes are allowed, but do not qualify for any podium positions or prizes. E-bikes will start at the back of each batch.
We are absolutely stoked with numbers thus far, but this comes with a bit of a challenge: accommodation close to the race venue is all sold out. We've made a few plans, so please get in touch should you require assistance in this regard.
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