City Cycling Athletic Club

in the "ou dae" the City CC riders that rode rapport tour used molteno road as their hill training.

thanks for the info - will recon over the weekend.

a while ago there was a thread on hill training & a hubber described a route that started at the cape technicon CTown and crossed over Roeland street and de Waals Drive into Vredehoek. the route sort of threaded its way thru the left side of Vredehoek and eventually joined up with the top of Kloof Nek. i would recon the area myself i don't think i would be able to see past the red mist that i anticipate would cover my eyes. any hubbers out there that are familiar with this route?

we asked for drug testing at the PPA Summer & WPCA winter league but the costs is too exhorbitant. we were advised to work thru provincial / national body who would then request on our behalf. CSA were very helpful but i can't remember if we had to then apply for funding thru a gov dept to pay for testing. in the end we coxed it the reason being workload. there is just too much to worry about on the day of an event without having the bloodsuckers requesting you to inform race number ## that he / she is "wanted" in the toilets. SAIDS are at all nationals - who pays - i don't know. they normally test the podium winners and random riders. i would love for them to be at our events not becos i am intrigued as to who would put in a "DNS" but for the education of the young riders who are starting out to race. out of sight out of mind.

1.David Garrett - Giant 2.James Tennant - Giant 3.Pete Nelson 4.Rassie Smit 5.Jaco Davel 6.Chris Cronje this is from memory. The scratch +1 (sub vet, vets , masters) had a 10 minute start on Scratch but we weakend the scratch +1 by taking out the strong subvets and adding them to scratch which evened up the numbers. in hindsight we should of then given scratch + 1 a larger time gap. scratch +1 got thru Malmsbury and over the 1st big climb out of the town with their lead intact over scratch albeit down to about 5 minutes. Team Giant used the climb to dislodge some of their group and made contact with scratch + 1 on the Hopefield Rd. on the way to Hopefield Giant attacked and only Pete Nelson was able to stay with the 2 Team Giants riders. there were not enough strong riders in the chasing group to close the gap on the 3 breakaway riders. once over the next big climb past Hopefield the road tilted downwards and the gap remained constant. once on the R27 ,with 19 k's to the finish and a slight headwind - the gap started closing. David attacked in the last k and James looked at Pete. no words were necessary. Rassie led the charge to the line and won the bunch sprint for fourth. the winning time was 4hrs1min at an average of 37 something. the distance 149,6 kms (now we know for sure). well done to the 3 cat 3 riders who worked their butts off to stay ahead of the race. they had a 45 minute gap on Scratch - maybe next year we include cat 3 in the handicap race as scratch + 2.

i haven't read all the posts - but for the ill informed - csa don't test the riders, saids do and they are asked and paid by the organisers of the event to test. they normally just test the podium winners and mr anderson will be able to ride his argus next year because it is not sanctioned and you don't need a csa license.

if you are racing - yes , if you are riding the funride - no

long range weather forecast (yr.no and windguru) says no rain, light wind, cloud cover for Saturday.

i was the race ref for the cat 3 race today. Greg de Vink (u16) and Joshua Francis (u18) broke away within the 1st 10 kilometres and over the next 80 k's built up a lead of 2min 30 over the chasing bunch of about 40 riders. every lap past the Fesantekraal Airfield saw riders being shelled off the back of the bunch until there were about 20 chasers left. on the last lap a Pure Savage rider tried to bridge the gap and was followed by 60 year old Gerard Genis and and a younger Kent Wrankmore. they managed to team up and made contact with the two breakaway riders with about 15 k's to the finish. the two youngsters tried a few attacks up the last 2 climbs which saw Gerard and the Pure Savage rider off the back. it all came down to a sprint which was won by Josh with Kent in 2nd and young Greg de Vink in 3rd. apart from the light drizzle there were no issues, the riders behaved, racing was hard and tactical and from my perspective interesting. if the clubs and teams had more representation the break might have been brought back earlier.

Profile http://www.wpcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Veldrif-Elvation-300x58.jpg we drove the route to Velddrif, the road from the start is pretty flat to Malmsbury. there is a long steep drag out of Malmsbury to the Hopefield road and then there are lots of rolling hills. once past Hopefield the road flattens out once again and i got the impression of a slight downhill tilt to the road for long stretches. if there is no wind these sections are going to be pretty fast. after the right turn onto the R27 to Velddrif its going to a fast dash to the finish.

the weather looks good for this coming Sunday's race.

the last tune up for the long one to Velddrif Sunday 13 July Start: the race venue – Paarl de Ville Golf Course R314 Distance: 108km (25km per lap) Cost: R100 & R50 U/16 and younger Late Entries (will be accepted on the day): R150 & R80 U/16 and younger Start time: 8h00 Registration from: 7h00 (registration and sign on closes 07h40) Online Entries: Closes at 12h00 on Thursday 10 Jul 2014 Route: CAT Laps Total KM Start Time CAT1 4 108 08h00 CAT2 4 108 08h05 CAT3 4 108 08h07 CAT4 TBC 08h09 Route Description: Start at the Paarl de Ville Golf Course and ride 4km towards the 4 way stop on the R304, turn right onto the R304 and proceed towards the silos. Turn left at the Klipheuwel Silos continue on wellington road towards Durbanville, turn left at Lichtenburg Rd (R312) and proceed over the railway bridge towards the Fisantekraal airfield and turn left at the 4 way stop onto the R304 for your next lap. On the final lap proceed straight over the 4 way stop to finish at the Paarl de Ville Golf Course. Other information: An about2time timing chip must purchased at a cost of R50 per cyclist if you do not own one. No TT bikes, tandems or MTB will be allowed. Participants to wear their team , club , sponsored or neutral kit. Please insure you have a valid CSA license (https://csams.cyclingsa.com/login.aspx) @ R75 (this liscense is valid for 1 year). Categories are not allowed to merge. The white line rule applies. Podium presentation will be 20 minutes after the finish of the last category at the Paarl de Ville Golf Course Hall. Jersey presentation will be before the start of the category. See below for categories and points START & PARKING AREA Iveco Truck centre next to Paarl de Ville Golf Course. ROUTE MAP http://www.wpcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/82.6km-Traffic-Day1-265x300.jpg Categories Which category should I ride? CAT1 If you are an experienced top fit cyclist and think you can keep up with the best in the country this category is for you. Some suggestions, Elites or upcoming elites (Juniors, U23). CAT2 If you are a former CAT1 rider and are just not fit enough to keep up with the best, join this category, some suggestions, Sub-vets, Vets and PPA riders with a seeding better than “F”. CAT3 If you do not fall into CAT1 or CAT2, this is where you will ride, some suggestions, Club riders, Masters, Ladies. CAT4 (no jersey) 14 and younger

Road Race around Fesantekraal - the last one before the long one to Velddrif Sunday 13 July Start: the race venue – Paarl de Ville Golf Course R314 Distance: 108km (25km per lap) Cost: R100 & R50 U/16 and younger Late Entries (will be accepted on the day): R150 & R80 U/16 and younger Start time: 8h00 Registration from: 7h00 (registration and sign on closes 07h40) Online Entries: Closes at 12h00 on Thursday 10 Jul 2014 Route: CAT Laps Total KM Start Time CAT1 4 108 08h00 CAT2 4 108 08h05 CAT3 4 108 08h07 CAT4 TBC 08h09 Route Description: Start at the Paarl de Ville Golf Course and ride 4km towards the 4 way stop on the R304, turn right onto the R304 and proceed towards the silos. Turn left at the Klipheuwel Silos continue on wellington road towards Durbanville, turn left at Lichtenburg Rd (R312) and proceed over the railway bridge towards the Fisantekraal airfield and turn left at the 4 way stop onto the R304 for your next lap. On the final lap proceed straight over the 4 way stop to finish at the Paarl de Ville Golf Course. Other information: An about2time timing chip must purchased at a cost of R50 per cyclist if you do not own one. No TT bikes, tandems or MTB will be allowed. Participants to wear their team , club , sponsored or neutral kit. Please insure you have a valid CSA license (https://csams.cyclingsa.com/login.aspx) @ R75 (this liscense is valid for 1 year). Categories are not allowed to merge. The white line rule applies. Podium presentation will be 20 minutes after the finish of the last category at the Paarl de Ville Golf Course Hall. Jersey presentation will be before the start of the category. See below for categories and points START & PARKING AREA Iveco Truck centre next to Paarl de Ville Golf Course. ROUTE MAP http://www.wpcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/82.6km-Traffic-Day1-265x300.jpg Categories Which category should I ride? CAT1 If you are an experienced top fit cyclist and think you can keep up with the best in the country this category is for you. Some suggestions, Elites or upcoming elites (Juniors, U23). CAT2 If you are a former CAT1 rider and are just not fit enough to keep up with the best, join this category, some suggestions, Sub-vets, Vets and PPA riders with a seeding better than “F”. CAT3 If you do not fall into CAT1 or CAT2, this is where you will ride, some suggestions, Club riders, Masters, Ladies. CAT4 (no jersey) 14 and younger

we need to consult with you guys - i believe the wp road director is working with the loc - i personally think the bridge over the river is too dangerous and too close to the t junction. what would you suggest?

we are going to drive (would have liked to ride) the full route today just to make sure the roads haven't been washed away in the past few weeks.

impey wasn't a overnight yellow jersey success in TdF, he was riding very well in 2009 when he was taken out in the last stage of the tour of Turkey while in yellow. i think he suffered one or two broken bones and was out of cycling for a long period. what is strange is that he tested negative at SA's a few days after the TT positive test. he still has his back to the wall though.

if a lot of riders stay over them we might arrange a ride back via Darling to CTown.

R170 per rider

although rain is setting in for the weekend there will be patches of sunshine over the next few days including Sunday morning. i'm keeping my fingers crossed that the yr.no weather keeps to its very accurate forecast.

we are limiting entries - so enter early

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Stage 4 Winter League: Fisantekraal Time Trial Start: Radio Road, Klipheuwel (see map) Distance: Category 1 & 2 – 50km Category 3 & 4 - 25km Entry Fee: Category 1 & 2 & 3 – R100 (Late entry – R150) U/16 and younger – R50 (Late entry – R80) Late Entries will be taken on the day of the event provided you enter 20 minutes before the scheduled start of your event. Start time: 8h00 – CAT3 will start first and CAT1 last. Late entries will start first in their category and pre entries will start as per their winter league standing. Due to most cyclist only entering on Thursday and we expect a number of late entries, starting times will be estimated and will be posted on the WP Facebook page Friday and Saturday (https://www.facebook.com/groups/431180176960356/), watch that space for constant updates. Registration from: 7h00 (registration closes 20 min before the start of your CAT) Online Entries: Closes at 12h00 on Thursday 3 Jul 2014 Route: CAT Laps Total KM Start Time CAT1 2 50 CAT2 2 50 CAT3 1 25 CAT4 TBC 8h00 Start times are estimated and will be amended from time to time, go to WP Facebook page for updates. Route Description: The start will be in Radio Road Klipheuwel , immediately turn left and head towards Durbanville, make a left turn onto Lichtenburg Rd (R312). Pass the Fisantekraal airfield and turn left at the 4 way stop onto the R304. Turn left at the Klipheuwel Silos to complete your first lap of two (CAT3 1 lap). Other information: An about2time timing chip must purchased at a cost of R50 per cyclist if you do not own one. TT bikes are allowed. Please insure you have a valid CSA license (https://csams.cyclingsa.com/login.aspx) @ R75 (this liscense is valid for 1 year). Participants may not wear representative cycling kit unless you are the current district,provincial or national champion in that discipline. Participants may wear their sponsors,club,team or neutral cycling kit when participating. A “No Draft” policy will be in effect as per UCI time trial rules. A back up vehicle will be allowed provided the driver is in possession of a valid CSA managers license which must be produced upon request by the race director or race commissaire. Time gaps between starters will be 1 minute. The podium presentation will be held 20 minutes after the last cyclist in that category completes the course. Jersey presentation will be before the start of the category. Refreshments will be on sale.

the Race of Truth this coming weekend.

late entry - r150 , chip R50. if i can hang in there so can you. at killarney , we covered 39 something k's in an hour + 1 lap. no-one dropped.