Organiser
Lesedi Community Centre
The Western Insurance Race 4 Hope is not just about making a difference in the lives of people; it’s also about having a great time with family and friends, surrounded by nature’s beauty. Running and cycling trail. Some stages will be through game camps with spectacular scenery of the Johannesburg skyline in the distance.
Entries are open. Secure your entry now online. Don’t miss out on the adventure of a lifetime!
Distances and Costs: (Excluding Day License Fee for non-CSA Members only applicable to 30km & 60km participants)
X-Country:
2.5km - Entry Fee: R 80 (1 lap of 2.5km)
5km - Entry Fee: R 80 (2 laps of 2.5km)
12km - Entry Fee: R 100
MTB :
2.5km - Entry Fee: R 80 (1 lap of 2.5km)
5km - Entry Fee: R 80 (2 laps of 2.5km)
12km - Entry Fee: R 100
19km - Entry Fee: R150
30km - Entry Fee: R 200 (CSA Sanctioned. Excl R50 CSA Day Licence for Non CSA Members)
60km - Entry Fee: R 300 (CSA Sanctioned. Excl R50 CSA Day Licence for Non CSA Members)
PLEASE NOTE - The 30km & 60km events are CSA Sanctioned Events. Non CSA Members can purchase a CSA Day Licence at the Entry Ninja Check Out or at www.cyclingsa.com
Event Schedule:
- Race Number & Goody Bag Collection - 3 May 2024 from 13:00 till 18:00 at RVLTN, 14 Voortrekker street, Heidelberg GP or @Event on 4 May 2024 from 6am. Late entries also available here.
- Late Entries close 10 min before your Race Start
- Late Entries are welcome, admin fee of R50 per late entry.
Race Day Schedule: on 4 May 2024
- Registration and Late Entries – Open at 06:00 and closes 20min before your Race Start
- Race Briefing – 10min before your Race Start
- MTB 60 km Race Start - 08:00am
- MTB 30 km Race Start – 08:30am
- MTB19 km Race Start – 08:40am
- MTB 12 km Race Start – 08:50am
- MTB 5 km Race Start – 09:10am
- MTB 2.5 km Race Start – 09:10am
- X Country 12km Race Start – 09:00am
- X Country 5km Race Start – 09:10am
- X Country 2.5km Race Start – 09:10am
- Prize Giving - 13:00pm
Important:
- If you are not registered within the allocated time frame for Registration, you will not be allowed to race.
- No Helmet no Ride
- Race briefing is important and should be respected and adhered to.
- Tandems as well as E-Bike are welcome.
- No refunds will be allowed. If you can't participate in the event you agree to donate your entry to the event as well as your CSA Day License Fee if applicable.
- Weather is out of our control and in the case of the event being affected by bad weather, the necessary calls will be made to ensure the safety of all riders.
?All routes are within the boundaries of the Poortjie farm venue with marshals and volunteers on the routes to ensure a safe cycling environment for all participants.
5km – enjoy the flat, scenic route with your family and friends with beautiful views of the farming environment.
12 km - expect an easy and enjoyable ride around the farm fields of the Poortjie Farm venue on non-technical jeep and single tracks.
19km – for an easier and more relaxed ride with beautiful scenery and minimum elevations, enter the 19km event.
30 km - a fast and flat start on wide open farm roads after which riders can expect undulating terrain with short punchy single-track climbs taking you into the wildlife camp with springbok, ostrich and blesbok roaming on the horizon.
60 km – sharing the start of the 30km route, this fast start on an open farm roads & jeep tracks lead riders into the wildlife camp to enjoy the wildlife and scenery of the Johannesburg skyline in the distance again exit onto the flat fast flowing roads leading past a picturesque poplar bush and through the wattle bush where rustic mining buildings are still visible from the golden mining era of the area.
Enjoy the last 15 - 20 km of single track & farm roads before racing back to the finish line!?
ATHLETE RACE GUIDE AthleteRaceGuideWestern4Hope2024003.pdf
Stand a chance to win a car to the value of R700 000
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Kids Play area Tickets R80 (Inflatable Park incl. Quad bikes, Rocket, Zorb Balls, Petting Zoo, Face paint, Paint Ball tunnel and more. Tickets on the day available @ R100)
Bicycle Wash bay R50 (Trained Washers with Bicycle Approved Soap)
Winners Prizes
Each Podium Finnish will receive a Prize, to be Confirmed
Contact details for participants are as follow:
Henrietta van Zyl 082 571 5421 [email protected]
Jaco Kritzinger 072 575 0081 / [email protected]
Eddie Baird 083 287 1040 / [email protected]
More information: race4hope.co.za/
Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
| Class | Distance | Price (pp) |
|---|---|---|
|
Kids Play Area only
This entry gives your child access to the Kids Play Area |
R 80.00 | |
| 60km MTB | 60 km | R 300.00 |
| 30km MTB | 30 km | R 200.00 |
| 19km MTB | 19 km | R 150.00 |
| 12km MTB | 12 km | R 100.00 |
| 12km X-Country | 12 km | R 100.00 |
| 5km MTB | 5 km (2 laps of 2.5km) | R 80.00 |
| 5km X-Country | 5 km (2 laps of 2.5km) | R 80.00 |
| 2.5km X-Country | 2.5 km (1 lap of 2.5km) | R 80.00 |
| 2.5km MTB | 2.5 km (1 lap of 2.5km) | R 80.00 |
Event location
Poortjie - Heidbelberg, Heidelberg - GP
| Coordinates | -26.510054, 28.435612 |
| Address | Poortjie Saal/Hall |
| City | Heidelberg - GP |
| Province | Gauteng |
Registration Number: 2015/141112/07