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Venue: Perdeberg Wine Estate Date: 08 December 2019 Start time: 06h00 / 07h00 Long Route: 102 km - 06h00 Short Route: 50 km - 07h00 Lucky Draw: 11h00 Cut off: 12h00 Enquiries: Rozanne Dreyer (021) 671 6340/rozanne@pedalpower.org.za   ROUTE DESCRIPTION   Long Route (102 km): Click Here for route map. Riders will start at Perdeberg Winery and turn right on Vryguns Road. The route will split at Slent road where the short route will turn left and the long route will turn in the direction of the prison. Cyclists will continue to the R45 where they will turn left, in the direction of Malmesbury. Once they enter Malmesbury, they will turn left on Loedoelf Street and left again at the roboot on to the R302. The route will continue along the R302, becoming the R304 and then turning left on the R312 at the fruit seller 4-way stop. They will continue until they reach the R44 where they will turn left and head back to the venue along Vryguns/Voor-Paardeberg Road. The 102 km route will have 3 water points and the 50 km route will have 1 water points.       Short Route (50 km): Click Here for route map. Riders will start at Perdeberg Winery and turn right on Vryguns road. The route splits at Silent road where the short route will turn left towards the R304 and left again when they reach the R304 heading in the direction of Stellenbosch. When they reach the fruit seller 4-way stop, the cyclists will turn left on the R312 and continue until they reach the R44 where they will turn left and head back to the venue along Vryguns/Voor-Paardeberg Road. Water points: The 101 km route will have 3 water points (35,7km | 56,8km | 77,7km) and the 50 km route will have 1 water points (25km).       MORE ABOUT THE SPORTIVE SERIES   This series is aimed at all cyclists, from beginners to experienced riders, and offers the perfect platform if you want to keep fit riding road events throughout the year, improving your times and setting a new personal best. If you’re brave enough to take on the challenge of the longer routes, the series is a great test for endurance and stamina … and needless to say, completing all the events will be a great source of personal achievement. No pressure though! Each one is also a standalone event, so you don’t have to enter all in the Sportive Series.   THE SPECIAL FINISHER’S TROPHY   This year, we have decided to do away with medals and do something more innovative and challenging – you will get a beautiful 3D bicycle puzzle that you can assemble once you have completed all the events. The way it will work is that after each event, you will receive a few pieces of the trophy … complete all eight events and you can assemble the little road bike on a stand. However, even you haven't done all the Sportive Series events, or won’t manage to do all the events, you’ll still be able to buy the missing pieces at a very reasonable cost at the Sportive #8. We still want everyone to have that trophy to display at their home or office.   DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE FROM CAPE TOWN   From the Cape Town via N7: Follow the N1, turn left on to the N7 towards Philadelphia Road/R304. Take the R304 exit from N7 past Philadelphia. Follow the R304, turn left on the R302/Klipheuwel Road and continue along Slent Road. Turn right on to Vryguns Road for approximately 2km to Perdeberg Winery, on the left. From Cape Town via the N1: Take the N1 to the R44. Take exit 47 from the N1 and turn left on the R44. Follow the R44 and turn left at Windmeul Winery on to Voor Perdeberg/Vryguns Road and continue along Vryguns road for approximately 7,5km to Perdeberg Winery, on your right.   GPS Co-ordinates:   Latitude: -33.39'30.00" Longitude: 18.49'37.00"   NOTES   Remember to wear your PPA road fun ride number and Racetec timing chip. No children u/13 on the 101 km route. No children u/11 on the 50 km route.   ONLINE ENTRIES   Long Route (101km) Non-Member R375 PPA Member R275 U/18 Non- Member R200 U/18 PPA Member R100 Development Entry R100   Short Route (50km) Non-Member R175 PPA Member R125 U/18 Non- Member R80 U/18 PPA Member R50 Development Entry R50   Late entries will be available on the day of the event at the same cost as the online entries. If you wish to enter on the day, please arrive with enough time to register.

Distances:  65 km, 45 km, 20 km, 6 km and 15km Trail Xtreme Run & 10 km Trail Fun Run Event starting times: 07h30; 08h00; 08h30; 09h15; 07h00; 07h15 Prize giving/cut off: Kids from 11h45, other 12h00 Organizers:  Alet du Toit Entries close: 2019-10-10 Java MTB Challenge 2019 Bigger & Better The 7th annual Java MTB Challenge takes place at Van Loveren Family Vineyards in the Robertson valley on 12 October. The charity MTB event will thrill regulars and first timers alike with a few new cards up their sleeve. The Java routes & trails come highly recommended by top riders, showcasing the unique beauty of the wine lands. Routes range from a non-technical fun ride which is perfect for families to do together, all the way up to gruelling routes for top riders only. A brand new 65km MTB route with about a 1400m elevation will be replacing the 80km AND a brand new additional Xtreme Trail Run of 15km will be offered for the adventure-loving runner. ROUTE DESCRIPTION  This event includes some new single track specifically developed for the 2018 Cape Epic, which can be enjoyed again after the event! 6 km: An easy, non-technical ride suitable for children, perfect for families to do together. 20 km: An ideal route for beginners with rewarding vineyard and valley views. Mostly jeep track with some single track, gentle hills, not very technical with only 250 m elevation. 45 km: A rewarding route for fit, experienced riders; includes challenging and technical climbs and descents and sections of the 2018 ABSA Cape Epic. 65 km: A challenging new route for experienced, top riders. Includes sections of the 2018 ABSA Cape Epic and and new custom-built single tracks. 1400 m elevation. 10 km Trail Run: A most scenic route crossing the Breede River, along vineyards, not that tough, participants are welcome to do as a brisk walk as well. 15km Trail Run: A brand new “crazy” trail for the thrill-seeking runners, full of action packed obstacles and breathtaking scenery. DIRECTIONS TO VENUE From Cape Town, take the N1 towards Worcester and continue on the R60 towards Robertson.  Continue straight through Robertson until you reach the traffic circle on the R317.  Turn right at the traffic circle towards Bonnievale. Van Loveren will be approximately 15 km along on your right. NOTES Proceeds to 7 local schools and charities:  Robertson High School, Robertson Primary School, Robertson Preparatory School, Wakkerstroom-Wes Rural School, Jakes Gerwel Educational Trust School, Herberg Children’s Home and Bonnievale Vrybrugers. Great lucky draw prizes. Safety first We recommend that all riders download the mySOS App on their mobile devices so that they may be tracked during the course of the race:https://bit.ly/2HNHtpD .

Distances: 170km | 110km | 50km Event starting times: 170km @ 06h30; 110km @ 07h30; 50km @ 08h30 Prize giving/cut off: 13:30 | 16:00 Organiser: Wendy  Pre-entries close at 09h00 on Tuesday 1 October 2019 ENTRIES Online entries will open on Wednesday, 19 June 2019 and close on Monday, 30 September at midnight. There is an Early Bird entry fee starting on Wednesday, 19 June valid until midnight on Sunday, 30 June. The standard entry fee will be valid from 1 July 2019. Substitutions, upgrades and downgrades can be done at registration only and come with a R50 admin fee (excl. any difference in price for upgrades). Pre-registration will take place at Sportsmans Warehouse in Tygervalley on Wednesday 2 October from 12h00 – 18h00 and in Rondebosch on Thursday, 3 October from 12h00-18h00. Entries will still be available at pre-registration at the pre-entry price. There will be limited number of late entries for all distances on the morning of the event at a stipulated late entry price. ENTRY FEES Early Bird (19 June - 30 June): 170 km - PPA Members: R350.00 | NON-Members: R410.00 110 km - PPA Members: R240.00 | NON-Members: R300.00 50 km - PPA Members: R120.00 | NON-Members: R70.00 Pre-Entries  (online) and at pre-registration: 170 km - PPA Members: R390.00 | NON-Members: R450.00 110 km - PPA Members: R290.00 | NON-Members: R350.00 50 km - PPA Members: R100.00 | NON-Members: R150.00 Late Entries (on the day of the event): 170 km - PPA Members: R520.00 for all 110 km - PPA Members: R420 for all 50 km - PPA Members: R180 for all ROUTES The event will consist of 3 Road routes (±170 km; ±110 km and ±50 km). 50km Route: 110km Route: 170km route   LUCKY DRAW Lucky draw will take place at 13h30. NOTES Remember to wear your PPA road fun ride number and Racetec timing chip. No children u/11 on the 50km route. No children u/13 on the 110 km route. No children u/17 on the 170km route. DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE FROM CAPE TOWN From the Cape Town via N1: Get on F W de Klerk Blvd/N1 Follow N1 to R44. Take exit 47 from N1 Continue on R44. Drive to Genl Hertzog Blvd in Wellington Turn left onto R44 Continue straight onto Champagne St Turn left onto Piet Retief St Turn right onto Bain St Continue straight onto Blouvlei Rd Turn left onto Genl Hertzog Blvd GPS Co-ordinates: Latitude: -33.64'71.10" Longitude: 19.01'36.87"

29Sep September 29, 2019 2019 PPA Sportive #6 Distances: 86km | 51km Event starting times: 06h45 | 07H15 Prize... View Details

Distances: 86km | 51km Event starting times: 06h45 | 07H15 Prize giving/cut off: 11h15 | 10h45 Entries close: 2019-09-26 Enjoy a morning out on your bike with your friends and family. We are testing out new routes, so we can't wait to hear your thoughts and feedback. Registration will take place at Simonsvlei Winery from 05h30 on Sunday, 29 September 2019.   ROUTE DESCRIPTION Cyclists start at the Simonsvlei Winery, turn left along the Suid Agter Paarl road and right at the R44 intersection. Riders will continue along the R44 until they reach Windmeul Winery where they will turn left on the Voor Perdeberg/Vryguns Road and continue all the way to the R302. You will then turn left on the R302 and continue along the R304, continuing straight past the N1 turnoff and heading towards Stellenbosch. The group will take a left along Kromme Rhee road and turn left back on to the R44 towards Wellington. At the Klapmuts 4-way stop, the cyclists will turn right onto the R101 and continue past Simsonvlei Winery, finishing a little further along on the R101. The 86km route will have 3 water points (29,2km/56,47km/78,9km) and the 51 km route will have 2 water point (16km/44.1km).   LONG ROUTE (86KM)   SHORT ROUTE (51KM) MORE ABOUT THE SPORTIVE SERIES This series of fun rides are aimed at all cyclists, from beginners to experienced riders, and offers the perfect platform if you want to keep fit riding road events throughout the year, improving your times and setting a new personal best. If you’re brave enough to take on the challenge of the longer routes, the series is a great test for endurance and stamina … and needless to say, completing all the events will be a great source of personal achievement. No pressure though! Each one is also a standalone event, so you don’t have to enter all in the Sportive Series. Following this event, there will be three events remaining, spread throughout the year: PPA Sportive #7: 13 Oct, Perdeberg Winery (109km/39km) PPA Sportive #8: 1 Dec, Simonsvlei Winery (86km/51km)   THE SPECIAL FINISHER’S TROPHY This year, we have decided to do away with medals and do something more innovative and challenging – you will get a beautiful 3D bicycle puzzle that you can assemble once you have have completed all the events. The way it will work is that after each event, you will receive a few pieces of the trophy … complete all eight events and you can assemble the little road bike on a stand. However, even you haven't done all the Sportive Series events, or won’t manage to do all the events, you’ll still be able to buy the missing pieces at a very reasonable cost at the Sportive #8. We still want everyone to have that trophy to display at their home or office. DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE Follow the N1 to the R44. Take exit 47 from the N1. Turn left onto the R101. The venue will be on your right-hand side at 6.2 km.   GPS Co-ordinates: Latitude: -33.894066 Longitude: 18.5368146,11   NOTES Remember to wear your PPA road fun ride number and Racetec timing chip. No children u/13 on the 109 km route. Kids between 8 and 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times on the 39 km route.   ONLINE ENTRIES Distance - 86km Entry fee - R375 PPA members’ discounted entry fee - R275 Distance - 51km Entry fee - R175 PPA members’ discounted entry fee - R125

Event starting times: 00:00:00   Buco Lions Karoo to Coast Mountain Bike Challenge Sunday 22nd September 2019 Start Uniondale Finish Knysna Owned by the Lions of Uniondale and Knysna 100 km over the Prince Alfred’s Pass The event has sold out over the past decade with 4700 entries available One of the largest point to point events of its type in Africa. For more info click here.

06Oct October 6, 2019 2019 PPA One Tonner Distances: 170km | 110km | 50km Event starting times: 170km... View Details 22Sep September 22, 2019 2019 Buco Lions Karoo to Coast Mountain Bike Challenge Event starting times: 00:00:00   Buco Lions Karoo to Coast... View Details...

Distances: Various Event starting times: Various Prize giving/cut off: Various EVENT INFORMATION Entry level stage race on the same weekend as the Buco Lions Karoo to Coast Mountain. Bike Challenge Riders entering both events receive a guaranteed 2nd start group in the K2C. Stage one - Plett Game Reserve 70km Stage two - Kurland Hotel and Polo Estate 50km Stage three - Cairnbrogie Dairy Farm - 50km SPECIAL OFFER TO PPA MEMBERS: PPA member entry fee R3850 (only valid on MANUAL ENTRIES - see attached) as opposed to R4350.00 - R500 DISCOUNT DrEvil2019_EntryForm FINAL Click here for more information.

08Sep September 8, 2019 2019 West Coast Express Funride Distances: 78 km and 54 km Event starting times: 07h00 (78... View Details

Distances: 78 km and 54 km Event starting times: 07h00 (78 km); 08h00 (54 km) Prize giving/cut off: 11h45 / 11h40 Organizers: Nick Barnard Entries close:2019-09-05 ROUTE DESCRIPTIONS The event offers cyclists a choice of two distances namely: 78 km and 54 km. Both routes leave the Duynefontein area and head North along the R27 (West Coast Road) towards Atlantis. The 54 km route turns right to Atlantis, and the 78 km route continues straight until the Mamre turnoff.  Both the medium and long routes return through Atlantis and exit Atlantis toward Philadelphia along the tree lined road.  The routes turn left toward Philadelphia just before the pot-hole section. Both routes go under the new N7 fly-over and then turn left onto the N7 on-ramp and keep in the yellow lane south on the N7 towards Cape Town. The routes take the first left off-ramp and turn right onto the Melkbos link road (M19). The routes then cross the R27 and turn right at the Melkbos Police Station returning towards Duynefontein and the finish. DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE Take the R27 North and turn left at the Melkbos traffic lights intersection (M19). Continue past the police station on your left and turn right at the three-way stop. Continue straight for 4 kms where the venue and parking will be on your right hand side. IMPORTANT NOTE APPLICABLE TO BOTH ROUTES: Cyclists to keep left in the yellow lane on R27 & N7 sections. NOTES Remember to wear your PPA road fun ride number and Racetec timing chip. No children u/13 on the 78 km km route. Children aged between 8 years and 14 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times on the 54 km route. ONLINE ENTRIES Distance - 78 km Entry fee – R345 PPA members’ discounted entry fee – R295 Distance - 54 km Entry fee – R295 PPA members’ discounted entry fee – R245 REGISTRATION AND LATE ENTRIES Late entries and registration will be done at the venue (Koeberg Cricket Club) from 05h30 on the morning of the event (Sunday 8 September 2019).