MongooseMan Posted March 16 Posted March 16 I see WP Cycling has started putting events up for the winter road league on their site: https://www.wpcycling.com/event-calendar/cat_ids~51 Some very ignorant questions, because I can’t find a lot of info online: As a non-elite, how worth it is it for me to look at doing these events? What categories are there, and what category would I likely find myself in (3:02 CTCT from &, 37 year old male)? How many events are there usually in the league? When does it normally end? thanks! darrynw@jubilee.org.za 1
Ncayi Posted March 16 Posted March 16 (edited) Based on my experience of the WP: I raced WP league in 2022 and it was definately worth it. Its full gas racing unlike the typical group ride approach at most PPA races. There was Cat 1, 2, 3 and theres is usually not enough numbers for cat 4. I rode cat 3 and yeah it was k**k hard but it acted as launch pad for me to pursue proper training. Based on your CTCT time you could probably be solid it Cat 2 but if thats too easy you can always mix it up with the big boys in the next race. There was about 5-6 races if I remember correctly. Slanghoek, Paarl de Ville, Redhill, Atlantis etc Edited March 16 by Ncayi darrynw@jubilee.org.za, MongooseMan and babse 2 1
cadenceblur Posted March 16 Posted March 16 18 minutes ago, Ncayi said: Based on my experience of the WP: I raced WP league in 2022 and it was definately worth it. Its full gas racing unlike the typical group ride approach at most PPA races. There was Cat 1, 2, 3 and theres is usually not enough numbers for cat 4. I rode cat 3 and yeah it was k**k hard but it acted as launch pad for me to pursue proper training. Based on your CTCT time you could probably be solid it Cat 2 but if thats too easy you can always mix it up with the big boys in the next race. There was about 5-6 races if I remember correctly. Slanghoek, Paarl de Ville, Redhill, Atlantis etc Sounds hectic, excuse my ignorance but how do the categories work?
Skubarra Posted March 16 Posted March 16 1 hour ago, MongooseMan said: I see WP Cycling has started putting events up for the winter road league on their site: https://www.wpcycling.com/event-calendar/cat_ids~51 Some very ignorant questions, because I can’t find a lot of info online: As a non-elite, how worth it is it for me to look at doing these events? What categories are there, and what category would I likely find myself in (3:02 CTCT from &, 37 year old male)? How many events are there usually in the league? When does it normally end? thanks! You will be fine in Cat 2, give it a go. No frills, no waterpoints, no medals (for participation) - just racing on your road bike and the opportunity to improve your cycling ability. MongooseMan, Zebra, Ncayi and 1 other 4
Ncayi Posted March 16 Posted March 16 9 minutes ago, cadenceblur said: Sounds hectic, excuse my ignorance but how do the categories work? Hectic in a good kind of way though or I am just a sucker for punishment. I dont actually remember if there was a specific metric for seeding. But a lot of people would self seed. A lot of "racing snakes" would run from the heat in cat one and drop to cat 2. But one thing about WP racing it wont take you long to know if you are in the wrong cat. For context , I rode 3:33 at the 2022 CTCT and rode cat 3 at WP. Ps. Make sure you do Veldriff to Veldriff its an epic race thats also part of the league now. Danger Dassie and Jewbacca 2
cadenceblur Posted March 16 Posted March 16 Mmm, must give it some thought, reckon I’ll squeeze into cat 3
Skubarra Posted March 16 Posted March 16 1 hour ago, Cippo said: Which licence is required for the league? This one? At least for Cat 2 and lower the normal CSA membership is fine, not sure about Cat 1
Jbr Posted March 16 Posted March 16 Csa membership isn’t a racing licence, you buy the racing license on top of the membership (for some reason)
Zebra Posted March 17 Posted March 17 (edited) Fun story, 2 weeks back i had to visit the Fisantekraal area, for the 1st time in 15-or 20-odd years…. It was then that I DROVE OVER - was reminded of - THE BRIDGE -; a bridge that we raced over in the League series, all those years ago… Significance of the bridge was that, after some hardish racing, a group would come across the bridge in the OCCULTDALE/ WELLINGTONADDERLY road area, and if you did not IMMEDIATELY stand and give 1000% percent, the entire group fractured into 2 groups; the MANNE in the front groups, and the WANNA-BE’s getting BLOWN out the back! Somebody please remind me where that short, but sharp, bridge is located; it gave me a good FEW sleepless nites!!! Chris Edited May 11 by Zebra Spelling ChunkyMonkey 1
MongooseMan Posted April 7 Author Posted April 7 Race 2 is now on the calendar: https://www.wpcycling.com/event/kalbaskraal-league-race-2-2024/?instance_id=2598 DieselnDust and Jewbacca 1 1
Jewbacca Posted April 7 Posted April 7 1 hour ago, MongooseMan said: Race 2 is now on the calendar: https://www.wpcycling.com/event/kalbaskraal-league-race-2-2024/?instance_id=2598 I may come and ride 65km in CAT3 Likely to be dropped though a week after doing Swartberg on my BMX! MongooseMan 1
KidCharlemagne Posted April 7 Posted April 7 Does cat1 = elites, cat2=30+, cat3=40+ or is age irrelevant?
Thomo Posted April 7 Posted April 7 (edited) 2 hours ago, KidCharlemagne said: Does cat1 = elites, cat2=30+, cat3=40+ or is age irrelevant? Unsure as to how accurate this is but it gives some idea ... Edited April 7 by Thomo MongooseMan 1
ChrisF Posted April 7 Posted April 7 How many ride in Cat 4 ? Is this racing only, or are there fun riders in Cat 4 ?
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