West Coast Cycle Race

West Coast Cycle Race

The West Coast Cycle Race takes place in the West Coast National Park. This beautiful national park is located between Yzerfontein and Langebaan on the Cape West Coast. The cycle race happens every year in December and forms part of the PPA race calendar. The race is organised and hosted by the West Coast Honorary Rangers and all proceeds go to development projects in the national park. The race is unique in that it takes place inside a national park and all the roads are closed to cars for the duration of the race. There are two distances to choose from a 30km and 80km. The long route winds its way all the way around the magnificent Langebaan Lagoon. Both routes are deceptively hilly and although there are no major mountains the ups and downs will keep cyclists on their toes as they keep the momentum up.

The post race festivities promise to be fun for everyone right on the lagoon at the park office grounds. There will be food stalls entertainment for the kids, a beer tent for the parents and many great lucky draw prizes.

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West Coast Cycle Route

Cycling in the West coast National Park is always a rewarding experience with the beautiful views over the Lagoon and the pristine fynbos bush. The wildlife and especially the birdlife is exceptional. Both races start at the newly built park gates on the Langebaan side. The first section is uphill around Seeberg followed by the roller coaster hills up onto a ridge overlooking the southern end of the lagoon and Geelbek. Then its downhill past Geelbek one of the first proclaimed farmsteads in South Africa. The 30km riders turn around at Duinebos the entrance to the archeologically significant sand dunes and head back for the hill top finish.

The 80km riders have only just warmed up now and head out towards the R27 before turning around and heading out onto the peninsula. Here the views are spectacular with the Atlantic ocean on the left and the sprawling Lagoon on the right. As the tides rush in and out of the lagoon, they bring life to small and large creatures and the the water is continuously changing colour in an uncountable number shades of greens and blues.

The 80km route turns at the idylic Kraalbaai, with its white beaches and picture perfect yachts moored in its protected waters. Heading back on the left near Preekstoel is the site of Eves footprint, the oldest footprint of modern man. Also on the left will be the old village of Churchaven established by fisherman in the early 1800s. The last stop is at the Duinebos water table and then its a short climb back past Geelbek and on towards the finish. The hilltop finish is on top of the hill respectfully known by local cyclists as "Little Kilimanjaro", the kick in the tail will separate the winners from the also rans.

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Race Information

Entries:
Closing date:	Postal: 6 December 2007 - Online: 12 December 2007 - E-mail: 12 December 2007 - Late: 08H15 on 15 December 2007
How to enter:	Post entries to : West Coast Cycle Race, PO Box 369, Langebaan, 7357. - Web entries at: www.pedalpower.org.za - E-mail entries: cccodner@telkomsa.net - Fax entries to: (022) 772 2787 (including bank deposit slip)
Payment options:	Acc Name: West Coast Honorary Rangers Acc No.: 288187385, Standard Bank, Branch code: 50511 Cheques made out to West Coast Honorary Rangers
Entry confirmation:	You will receive e-mail, phone or fax confirmation of entry acceptance.
Temporary licence:	R5 (bought at entry table at day of race)
Registration:
When:	Friday 14 December: From 15hOO until 19hOO for 80km & 30km races - Saturday 15 December 2007 from 05h3O
Where:	- At West Coast National Park Office, Main Street (Hoofstraat) Langebaan.
Directions	- From Cape Town take any of the possible routes that will bring you to the R27 West Coast Road near Melkbosstrand. Continue north on the R27 Road for approximately 80km to the Langebaan turn-off at the One Stop Garage. Drive straight into Langebaan along Oostewal Street. At the 3rd stop street turn right into Bree Street and first left into Main Street which will lead to the WCNP office.
Route:	Starting times: 80 Km @ 07h3O 30 Km @ 08h15 Cyclists for both events leave the venue and proceed toward the northern gate of the West Coast National Park. From there the event takes place exclusively within the confines of the National Park. For the duration of the race the Park will be closed to all traffic except official race vehicles.
Refreshments:	Refreshments will be provided at water points.
Medical:	The South Afrcan Paramedic Services will be on standby.
Prize giving cut-off time:	12h00
Rules:	The race will be conducted under the PPA Cycle Tour Rules. Competitors must wear helmets and 2007 licence numbers, or a temporary licence number on their back. No child under 10 years of age may take part unless accompanied by an adult participant at all times. The use of tri-athlete or time-trial bars is prohibited in the interest of safety for group riding. Entry labels to be fixed to helmets, otherwise no badges will be given. PPA members with seeded numbers must wear the number for preferential start. Un-seeded and non-PPA members must purchase a temporary number at the entry tables at registration (Friday - Saturday) Cyclists with temporary numbers will start in groups after seeded cyclists. The event ends with the lucky draw. Prize winners must collect their own prize. Cyclists must obey all traffic rules. Cyclists must STOP if so instructed. Cyclists must pull off the road to do repairs. Cyclists may only receive refreshments at designated feeding points. No seconding will be allowed. No cars allowed in Park during race. No littering on route, except in litter boxes near water stations and at every km board. Prize giving: Will be held at 13hOO, Great lucky draw prizes and giveaways.
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LUCKY DRAW PRIZES	R1000 cash, R500 cash, WCNP stays, Club Mykonos stays, Restaurant vouchers
Medals for all finishers Many lucky draw prizes on the day: Stay at Duinepos in WCNP Stay at Abrahamskraal in WCNP Stay at Club Mykonos, Stay in Guesthouses SANParks Wild Cards, Restaurant vouchers, etc, etc. FOR INFORMATION Call Pam on 022 772 2787 E-mail: cccodner@telkomsa.net or fax West Coast Cycle race on (022) 772 2787 Or Elbeth on (022) 772 1021 E-mail: ebleroux01@telkomsa.net or fax West Coast Cycle race on (022) 772 1021 Langebaan Tourism Office on (022) 772 1515 For accommodation: Find Langebaan Accommodation - click here Langebaan Tourism Office on 022 772 1515 Tourism info: www.langebaaninfo.com Enjoy the Hospitality of the West Coast LANGEBAAN IS ONLY 125KM FROM CAPE TOWN