[Event] The Outriders Cycling Festival

[Outriders Press Office]

Event Name: The Outriders Cycling Festival
When: 9 April 2017
Where: Killarney Race Track, Western Cape
Category: Road

The The Outriders Cycle Club in conjunction with Just Property and Western Province Cycling Association (WPCA) invite you to come and take part in a festival to celebrate cycling in the Cape Town and surrounding areas.

 

The festival will be a fun and competitive day for the entire family and provide a fantastic opportunity to anybody already involved in cycling, the cycling and supporting industry, as well as people wanting to get involved in cycling. It will cater for everyone; from the very young, to the ‘not so young’, beginners, intermediates and experienced cyclists.

 

Below is a list of events planned for the day:

 

Main Circuit –

07h00 – 15h00 - Registration in New Pit Area

07h30 - 09h00 – WPCA Juniors & Schools Racing

09h05 – 09h55 – Club Members Challenge (Non Cat Riders) 40 mins + 1 Lap, R20 Entry

10h05 – 11h00 – WPCA Cat 3 League Circuit Race 45 mins + 1 Lap

11h05 – 12h15 – WPCA Cat 2 League Circuit Race 1 Hour + 1 Lap

12h20 – 13h30 – WPCA Cat 1 League Circuit Race 1 Hour + 1 Lap

13h35 – 14h05 – Ladies Only Challenge 4 x Lap Race, R20 Entry

14h10 – 14h30 – WPCA Cat 3 League Criterium 20 min (Challenging Track & Pits Circuit)

14h35 – 14h55 – WPCA Cat 2 League Criterium 20 min (Challenging Track & Pits Circuit)

15h00 – 15h20 – WPCA Cat 1 League Criterium 20 min (Challenging Track & Pits Circuit)

 

Karting Track (Sponsored, Organised and Run by Just Property)

09h20 – Kiddies Race #1 (All ages in separate, short events)

10h15 – Kiddies Race #2 (All ages in separate, short events)

11h20 – Kiddies Race #3 (All ages in separate, short events)

12h35 – Kiddies Race #4 (All ages in separate, short events)

13h50 – Kiddies Race #5 (All ages in separate, short events)

 

WPCA Juniors & Schools

This is a chance to come and see some of the ‘stars of the future’ – these youngsters are competitive, highly motivated and driven. O’Ryan Bruintjies (WPCA) has been running these events with huge success over the last few years and 2017 looks to be a bumper year. If your children are not already involved, bring them along to see what is possible to achieve with some motivation & drive.

 

Club Members Challenge

This event offers those club members that are a bit unsure about riding league events a chance to experience some circuit racing. There is likely to be a large ‘mix’ of riders ages and abilities, many of them are riding in clubs and attended some of the PPA Killarney sessions. Come and use this recent form at the Club Members Challenge. Depending on the mix, the numbers etc, we may have to create two or more groups and will offer recognition / prizes to winners and/or those that display the spirit of the day (trying, having a go or just having fun). The intention is for a safe, fun event with a little friendly competition thrown in.

 

WPCA League Circuit Racing

The league ’warriors’ will be feeling strong and fit at this point in the season, and this event catches them at their peak and early in the league season. Racing is always very competitive in these groups and the 3 x Categories allow riders of similar ability to race against each other for points (allocated by finishing positions). This is not a race against time, this is racing with riders trying to ‘outwit’ one another. Sometimes working as a team to try and get a team member ‘away’, sometimes as individuals, covering attacks, leading break-aways or organising the pack to hunt down a break-away and close a gap. If the pack are still together on the last lap, expect some last gasp attacks and a sprint finish.

WPCA award prize money for podium positions and there is also a team event that happens in concurrence with individual riders points allocations over the season of several (and varied) events.

The circuit racing earlier in the day is designed to be shorter than normal. This is to allow riders a chance of recovery for a second, even shorter event later in the day.

 

Ladies Only Challenge

It’s not that we’re sexist, it’s a case that we want to allow the ladies to shine by themselves – they are often a minority group in racing events and their efforts and achievements overlooked when the results of large events are published. Some of the very competitive ladies will be taking part in the league events and WPCA already recognise their results & achievements. That leaves many ladies also not wanting to take part in large groups of male dominated and mixed events. This event is to be run in a similar approach to the Club Members Challenge with a focus on a fun event with a little friendly competition thrown in. And……………………….ladies, it’s only 4 x laps!! So there are no more excuses for you to not come and take part.

 

WPCA Criterium

A criterium is a short circuit event which includes some challenging corners. This event requires the usual fitness and strength but also requires some mental focus and lots of bike handling skills. The criterium will include areas where riders need to brake heavily, corner quickly and accelerate hard. The circuit is designed to provide maximum spectator appeal and each event is limited to 20 minutes. For the riders, this is likely to be a lung busting 20 minutes and there is likely to be many riders attempting to get away and clear of the chasing group. Expect lots of attacks, lots of action, plenty of speed and excitement.

 

Kiddies Racing

Just Property will be sponsoring and running the kiddies & toddlers events during the course of the day. These events will be a fun form of ‘racing’, trying to manage a mix of competition and fun whilst ensuring the safety and happiness of all the children taking part.These events will be taking part on the karting track adjacent to the new pit area where all the other events will be run from (registration for all events will also be at the new pits area). Just Property will be sponsoring prizes for 1st 2nd and 3rd for each race. Plus they will add a couple of extra prizes for the kids racing such as eg. Funniest Dressed, Funniest Helmet etc. Their mascot will be there for photos along with jumping castle and some face painting.The events will be run for separate age groups and splitting of the groups can happen at each race depending on numbers (and perhaps previous results as the day goes on). The events will be coordinated so spectators don’t miss out on too much of the other circuit racing and events. Parents – some running shoes may come in handy !!!

 

Registration and costs

The full price for entering both events (Circuit race & Criterium) will be R250.00

An early entry discount of R50 per person will apply for all entries received by Thursday at midnight. For future events this will change to the Wednesday prior to the event.

Youth members will, in addition to any other applicable discounts, receive a R50 discount.

Please note that a valid CSA full domestic racing license is required for Cat 1 and CSA membership is required for Cat 2 and 3.

The Club Members Challenge & Ladies Only races will be registration on the day and costs to enter these races will be R20.00. Please wear and participate in your club kit.

NB- Entries will be open from 15th March 2017

All league riders will need to purchase a new 2017 series entry, which includes a race number, at R20 when purchased online. This will automatically be added to your registration. Race numbers on the day will cost R50.

You can optionally purchase a Mobii timing tag if you would like to receive electronic timing and earn points at a cost of R100. No tag, no time.

 

Prize and prize giving

Both races (Circuit & Criterium) count towards the points for the 2017 Road League and will be awarded according to the League Points System.

 

Parking

Please use the Killarney South Gate – Parking will be available behind the new pit area – no access will be granted via Koeberg Rd Gate.

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