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Western Cape XCM Championship – 31 Aug 2024
1 Week to go! The weather forecast for next week looks superb! ICYMI, let’s recap on some important race information.
Registration: Friday 30 Aug from 15:00 – 20:00 at Die Keldery, Vredendal. Google Maps link: https://g.co/kgs/KM7nLmX
Race briefing starts at 18:00 followed by some live music by Gian Groen. The show is free and open to the public. Food and drinks can be purchased at the venue.
Online entries will close on Monday 26 August at 12pm. Late entries can be done at Friday’s registration at no extra cost. No late entries on race day.
GPX files for the 80km trail will be send out via our WhatsApp broadcast group 2 days before the race. Please join for important pre-race updates:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/HJYpejgJIHI12Gdzhc7Sig
More info on routes: https://vinesandviews.co.za/event-information/
Please note the 80km route is recommended for fit and experienced riders only. You can change your route option at Friday’s registration, at no extra cost.
Cutt-Off is at 12:30 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). There will be 1 starting batch for each distance. 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.
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 purchased @ 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.
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.
E-bikes are allowed, but do not qualify for any podium positions or prizes. E-bikes will start at the back of each batch.
Regarding the Western Cape Championship: Please note the confirmed distances for each age category are as follows:
 55KM
Youth 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.
All queries: info@vinesandviews.co.za / 0833059105 Give us a shout!
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