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Race Rules
RACE INFO
Rules And General Conditions For Cyclists –
2020 Dis-Chem Ride For Sight Cycle Race
1. The 116km Super Classic event is a seeding event for the
Cape Town Cycle Tour 2021.
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 tri-bars
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 may enter the 116 km
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event. Cyclists under the age of 16 must be accompanied
at all times by an adult and no persons under the age of 10
years may enter any event. 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. Slip-streaming 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. Juveniles must ride with restricted gears.
22. Cyclists must have a CSA Racing Licence, membership
license or a day licence. Junior Ladies and U/17 boys and
girls and U/15 boys and girls to compete in the 62km event.
23. 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 prize-giving. The Race Organiser has the discretion
to reduce the amount of prize winners in each category
according to the number of participants.
24. 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.
25. The judges’ decision is final.
26. Failure to comply with any of the rules will result in
disqualification.