RACE INFO
Race Rules
2023 DIS-CHEM RIDE FOR SIGHT CYCLE RACE RULES and CONDITIONS
1 . The 116km Super Classic event is a seeding event for the 2023 Virgin Active , Ride Joburg 947 and the Cape Town Cycle Tour 2024 .
2 . The 116km Super Classic is pre-entry only . Late entries at registration may be possible but seeding is not guaranteed and surcharges and late entry penalty fees apply .
3 . This event is run in accordance with Cycling South Africa rules .
4 . The ride will take place regardless of poor weather conditions .
5 . The race organiser has the right to stop the race due to extreme weather conditions .
6 . Entry fees will not be refunded should the ride be cancelled for any reason beyond the control of the organisers .
7 . Sweep vehicles and emergency medical assistance will be on route .
8 . Traffic officers and marshals will withdraw from the route six hours after the final group starts in the 116km .
9 . All entrants participate entirely at their own risk and will have no claim whatsoever against organisers , sponsors or officials in respect of any loss , injury or damage related to the cycling event .
10 . The wearing of hard-shell helmets is compulsory and tribars are not permitted in any form .
11 . The route will be as shown on the map . It is the sole and personal responsibility of all entrants to know the route , as the organisers take no responsibility for persons deviating from the route , or any consequences of such action .
12 . Cyclists must obey all traffic rules , officials , and marshals , and ride in a responsible manner .
13 . All cyclists must stay on the left hand side of the road and not cross the centre line ( solid white line ). Any cyclist deviating from this will be disqualified . This rule will be strictly enforced .
14 . No cyclists under 12 years of age to enter the 116 km event . Cyclists under the age of 16 must be accompanied , by an adult at all times and no persons under the age of 10 years may enter any of the distances . All minors must have parental consent .
15 . Cyclists MUST pull off the road to receive refreshments . Do NOT shout at water table volunteers to give you refreshments whilst cycling .
16 . No seconding will be allowed from private vehicles . Only authorised support vehicles will be allowed on the route .
17 . Slipstreaming behind private vehicles is strictly forbidden . 18 . Race numbers MUST be worn by all participants .
19 . By entering the event the entrant confirms that they are medically fit to complete the course , and that the cycle to be used is in a roadworthy condition . Cyclists must carry the necessary spares .
20 . Participants in the 116km event must have a RaceTec timing device . No chip , no seeding , no time . Without a chip you will not be eligible for prize money . Only cyclists with a chip on the 62 km event will receive a time .
21 . E-Bikes will be allowed in both the 62km and the 116km but must ride in the designated group . ( No time will be recorded ).
22 . Juveniles must ride with restricted gears .
23 . Cyclists must have a CSA Racing Licence , membership license or a day licence . Junior Ladies and U / 17 Boys will ride in the 116km event . U / 17 Girls and U / 15 Boys and Girls to compete in the 62km event .
24 . Cash prizes to the value of R77 900.00 will be awarded according to Cycling South Africa categories . Prize giving from 10h30 .
All Category Prize Winners must be present at the prizegiving .
PLEASE NOTE THAT JUNIORS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ELITE AND U23 PRIZES .
The Race Organiser has the discretion to reduce the amount of prize winners in each category according to the number of participants .
25 . PLEASE fill in your details at the bottom of the race number . THE NAME OF YOUR MEDICAL AID AND YOUR MEDICAL AID NUMBER is important .
26 . The judges ’ decision is final .
27 . Failure to comply with any of the rules will result in disqualification .
16 Ride For Sight | 19 February 2023