100 MILER
RIDER'S GUIDE
17 May 2024
THIS IS IT – your Race towards the Sun kicks off here.
Find all you need to know to get you from Harties to Sun City in record time and with minimal hassles.
Have a great ride!
REGISTRATION
At registration, we will confirm your entry with your name and surname or Pursuit board number.
Please bring your Pursuit timing board to registration.
If you do not have a Pursuit timing board, you can buy one at registration for R60.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Please bring cash if you need to purchase a Pursuit board or any food and beverages at the Start Venue at Die Oewer. Cell reception is very poor and unfortunately, electronic payments will not be possible.
Express Registration
If you’re a King Price client, registration is as smooth as a downhill glide. Just bring your phone, flash the King Price app, and roll right in via the red carpet lane.
START VENUE
Please arrive at least 45 minutes before your batch starts. Please keep in mind that travel time may be longer due to traffic when making your way to the Start line.
NEUTRAL ZONE | The first 7 km of the race will be a neutral zone. The flag will drop after riders have crossed the dam wall.
The King Price Race to the Sun gravel race is famous for being flat and fast but with a slight sting in the tail towards the Finish.
This route has 5 well-stocked water points before reaching the Finish at Sun City.
Bag Drop
Riders may drop their bags at the Bag Drop Zone just past Registration.
Rider bags will go straight to the Finish for collection by those riders who would like to go for a shower after their race.
Bags can be collected again at the King Price Gazebo at the Finish.
RIDER DROP-OFF ZONE
- Parking at Die Oewer is limited and is reserved for those riders who need to leave their vehicles at the Start for vehicle transfers and riders who will return to Harties after the race by shuttle.
- We encourage riders to use the Rider Drop-Off Zone where possible.
- Drivers will drop riders and their bikes at the Rider Drop-Off Zone from where riders will make their way to Registration.
- Drivers and other supporters can wait for their riders at Water Point 2 or the Finish at Sun City.
- We appreciate your cooperation in clearing the streets from traffic as soon as possible to ensure a safe start for our riders.
ROUTE INFORMATION
The first half of the route is relatively flat, going over the Hartbeespoort dam wall and alongside the canals. The second half of the route is where the climbing starts… Just before reaching WP 5, you will ride a shorter distance alongside the railway line and then cross a small river where you might need to portage. Or will you be strong enough to power up the steep, rocky hill on the other side?
After that, there will be a mixture of gravel and tar as you get closer to the finish line at Sun City. Save something in the tank for the sting in the tail just before the new finish venue.
The KOM/QOM is around 114km, just before WP 4, give it your all!
WATER POINTS
Each water point will serve a selection of tasty food, beverages and energy supplements with compliments of Magalies Citrus, PVM and Switch.
WATER POINT 1
52 km
- Magalies Citrus
- Water Point 1 will be near ??
- Toilet facilities available
WATER POINT 2
78 km
- Halfway Point
- Magalies Citrus
- Water Point 2 will serve food & drinks
- Tech Zone
- Toilet facilities available
WP 2 cut-off time = 13:00
(Cut-off times will be strictly enforced to avoid riders being out on course after dark)
WATER POINT 3
94 km
- Magalies Citrus
- WP 3 will be near Massikier
- NO toilet facilities
WATER POINT 4
118 km
- Magalies Citrus
- Water Point 4 will be near ??
- This WP is after the KOM
- NO toilet facilities
WP 4 soft cut-off time = 16:00
(Cut-off times will be strictly enforced to avoid riders being out on course after dark)
WATER POINT 5
146 km
- Magalies Citrus
- Water Point 5 is 10km from the Finish
- NO toilet facilities
WP 5 soft cut-off time = 17:15
(Cut-off times will be strictly enforced to avoid riders being out on course after dark)
RACE RULES
King Price Race to the Sun is a CSA-sanctioned event, therefore, CSA race rules will apply.
The race is mainly on gravel but also public tar roads. Please obey all traffic rules when riding on public roads at all times.
Keep left on the tar roads at all times, and do not ride in the lane of oncoming traffic.
We encourage riders to display good rider etiquette and sportsmanship at all times and to ride in such a manner that they do not compromise the safety of other riders.
Please take the time to read through our rules and regulations here.
Important – Riders must race on a Gravel Bike to compete for the SA Champs Jerseys
Riders must have a valid CSA Racing Licence
COMPULSORY GEAR
- Tools for basic bike repairs like a broken chain or flat tyre.
- Helmet
- Cellphone
- Cash (cell reception is sketchy in places making electronic payments difficult to impossible)
- Water, gels and bars
TECHNICAL & MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
TECHNICAL & MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
A sweep vehicle will follow the last rider to the finish.
FACES EMERGENCY ASSIST: 066 2472 123
If you find yourself unable to finish the race for whatever reason and you do not wish to wait for the sweep vehicle, you are welcome to make your own arrangement to be picked up from the route. Alternatively, wait for the sweep vehicle to pick you up and take you to the nearest water point. Should you abandon the race, please inform the race office of your withdrawal at 066 2472 123.
The sweep vehicle will follow the last rider to the finish: Victor – 073 647 1463.
Emergency Number PUBLIC SAFETY: Iain 082 570 5184
Emergency Number PUBLIC SAFETY: Nic 074 144 467
Scan the QR to save the Emergency line to your phone
TECH ZONE
There will be a Specialized Tech zone at the Start Venue at Beestekraal Kerk. A Liqui Moly chain lube station will ensure thirsty chains are oiled and lubricated.
Join us as we rev up for an unforgettable adventure! We are thrilled to announce Liqui Moly’s pivotal role as the official mechanical and bike lubes partner at each waterpoint in the upcoming Race To The Sun event. With their expertise and top-quality products, we’re ensuring every gear shift is smooth and every ride is powered to perfection. Get ready to feel the difference with Liqui Moly on board!
FINISH
- The new finish venue at Sun Park boasts a great finish chute with ample space to sit back and enjoy the view of riders finishing this amazing race.
- Grab a Bavaria 0.0% or water at the Finish Line to celebrate your ride.
- Please show the sms containing your finish time to collect your medal at the medal table.
- A Devil’s Peak beer garden will keep everyone hydrated and lubricated.
- Be sure to check in your bike for a quick wash at R50 per bike payable by cash or card.
- Enjoy a FREE 10 – 15 minute massage from Fast Body Healing!
- All spectators and supporters are welcome at the Finish line at Sun Park.
- Use lane 1 or 2 when entering the Sun City main gate. Shuttle services in the parking lot will be available to take you to the Finish Venue at Sun Park.
- Please show this image to gain entry at Sun City.
RACE UPDATES
Follow our stories on social media to get race updates as the action unfolds.
TIMED TRACKING
Riders will be scanned at Water Point 1 (17km), and the finish. These split times will be available here.
RESULTS
Finish Time is our official timing partner.
Every rider will receive an SMS after the event with his/her race result.
To collect your medal, please show this SMS to the officials at medal collection.
TEAMS & SUPPORTERS
Spectators, please only follow the dedicated spectators route to reach the spectators point at the halfway mark (WP 2) and the finish.
back-up, support vehicles + checkpoint rules
This is a full-service event so riders participating in the race will not need any support. Riders are however welcome to have a support team available at WP 2.
No support outside of the WP 2 will be allowed and any transgression in this regard will lead to disqualification.
Take note: there will be 3 stop-and-go sections on the supporter route to Beestekraal Kerk which might cause a 30-40 minute delay.
Elite riders are welcome to have their own team mechanic set up shop at the tech zone at WP 2 to assist their riders with any technical difficulties that may arise. Please note: tech assistance will only be allowed at the tech zone at WP 2.
Supporters collecting cyclists on Saturday, please use lanes 1 & 2 at the main entrance of Sun City into the parking lot.
SHUTTLE SERVICE, BIKE & VEHICLE TRANSFERS
MORNING BEFORE THE RACE
All bikes are to be dropped off with the Move My Bicycle Transport Truck on Friday 16 May at Sun City Resort in the Parking area by the SkyTrain close to the Entrance/Exit of the Sun City Resort. (A pin Location will be sent out).
Drop-off will be open from 2 pm until 6 pm.
NO BIKES TO BE DROPPED OFF ON THE MORNING OF 17 MAY.
Bikes will be taken to Die Oewer in the truck and will be ready and waiting for you at the start venue behind the start line.
All bikes are transported fully assembled and will not be stripped.
MORNING OF THE RACE
The Shuttle Bus will leave Sun City at 4:00 am sharp from the resort to the start line.
For more information contact Nick – 0728789221
*By booking the Shuttle and bike transport with Move My Bicycle Transport and Echelon Bike Transport, you indemnify Move My Bicycle Transport and the race organisers against any loss or damage that may occur during the Shuttle and Bicycle transfer. The risk remains with the client at all times, although every care is taken to avoid any damage or loss.
AFTERNOON SHUTTLE AFTER THE RACE
From Sun City to Schoemansville, Die Oewer
There will be 4 vehicles travelling from Sun City back to Die Oewer
The buses will leave as soon as each has reached full capacity.
Estimate bus leaving times: 2 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm. These are approximate.
Bikes will be transported back to Die Oewer with the Shuttle bus so that you receive it immediately.
All bikes are transported fully assembled and will not be stripped.
*By booking the Shuttle and bike transport with Move My Bicycle Transport and Echelon Bike Transport, you indemnify Move My Bicycle Transport and the race organisers against any loss or damage that may occur during the Shuttle and Bicycle transfer. The risk remains with the client at all times, although every care is taken to avoid any damage or loss.
For more information contact Nick – 0728789221
VEHICLE TRANSFER
Parking at Die Oewer is limited and is reserved for those riders who need to leave their vehicles at the Start for vehicle transfers and riders who will return to Harties after the race by shuttle.
We encourage riders to use the Rider Drop-Off Zone where possible.
Drivers will drop riders and their bikes at the Rider Drop-Off Zone from where riders will make their way to Registration.
Drivers and other supporters can wait for their riders at Water Point 2 or the Finish at Sun City.
We appreciate your cooperation in clearing the streets from traffic as soon as possible to ensure a safe start for our riders.
Riders who have booked the vehicle transfer service may drop their vehicles off at the Vehicle Transfer Drop Zone which is at Harties NG Church.
Please remember to hand in your keys at the vehicle transfer gazebo in the parking area.
Your vehicle will be transferred to the Finish where you can collect the keys again near the bagdrop area.
VIRTUAL GOODIE BAG
Every rider will receive a Specialized retail discount voucher to the value of R300 as well as a complimentary race photo package to the value of R340 delivered straight to your inbox!
Simple and easy. No need to queue and no bag to awkwardly carry around on event day.
We would like to wish every rider all the best for their Race to the Sun!
“The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew, and live through it.” – Hans Rey
Just go out there and remember… You’re fantastic!
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