50 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 Beestekraal Kerk 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 Beestekraal Kerk. Cell reception is very poor and unfortunately, electronic payments will not be possible.
START VENUE
Beestekraal Kerk
Beestekraal Kerk, Beestekraal Road, Roodekoppies
50-Miler riders who are not being dropped off can park their vehicle at Beestekraal Kerk. A shuttle service is available from the Finish at Sun City back to Beestekraal Kerk after the race.
Please arrive at least 45 minutes before the start of your race.
RACE DAY INFORMATION
- 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.
- The all-new 50-Miler distance jumps in and joins the 100-Miler riders at Beestekraal Kerk, halfway into their race.
- This route has 3 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.
Book your shuttle directly with Echelon Bike Transport here:
Bookings can be made until 12 May 2025
Parking
Only 50 Milers who have booked shuttle services will be allowed to park inside the venue, following the 50-miler shuttle services Parking sign. We will also send you a pass to show at the gate.
Elite riders must park outside the venue in their designated parking area.
Book your shuttle directly with Echelon Bike Transport here.
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
17 km
- Magalies Citrus
- Water Point 1 will be near Bojating
- The KOM will also be situated here
- NO toilet facilities
WATER POINT 2
44 km
- Magalies Citrus
- Water Point 2 will serve food & drinks
- Toilet facilities available
WP 2 soft cut-off time = 16:00
(Cut-off times will be strictly enforced to avoid riders being out on course after dark)
WATER POINT 3
72 km
- Magalies Citrus
- 10 km from here to the finish!
- NO toilet facilities
WP3 Cut-off time = 17:15
(Cut-off times will be strictly enforced to avoid riders being out on course after dark)
Medals & T-Shirts
Be inspired to clock your personal best with these beautifully designed 50-Miler Finisher Medals!
*Please note that the special performance medals, Gold, Silver & Bronze, are for the 100-Milers only, but we are confident that you will use the 50-Miler as a stepping stone towards bigger aspirations of one day finishing the 100-Miler! Bear in mind that there will be no cash prizes for age categories in the 50-Miler, but amazing hampers have been put together to recognise the top 3 Overall Male and Female winners on the day.
COLLECT YOUR AWESOME RACE T-SHIRT WITH YOUR MEDAL AT THE FINISH.
RACE RULES
King Price Race to the Sun is a CSA-sanctioned event and, as such, 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. 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.
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.
Please note: the best route to get to Sun City is on the N4 via Rustenburg.
Please try and avoid the R556 due to roadworks and metro crossings.
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 need to follow the dedicated supporter’s route to reach the Spectator Point at Beestekraal Kerk 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 on route.
No support outside of Beestekraal Kerk 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.
Supporters collecting their cyclists on Saturday at Sun City, please use lanes 1 & 2 at the main entrance of Sun City.
SHUTTLE SERVICE & BIKE TRANSFERS
There is a shuttle service available to King Price Race to the Sun 50-mile riders on the day of the event. Please book and pay in advance.
MORNING SHUTTLE
From Sun City to Beestekraal Kerk
The bus leaves Sun City for Beestekraal at 7:00 am on the morning of the race.
Contact details: Mike Sema 061 565-0231
Booked riders will be added to our Echelon WhatsApp Group for the event and will be communicated with on Monday 12 May.
AFTERNOON SHUTTLE AFTER THE RACE
From Sun City to Beestekraal Kerk
There will be 2 vehicles travelling from Sun City back to Beestekraal Kerk
The buses will leave as soon as each has reached full capacity.
Estimated bus departure times: 3:30 pm and 5 pm. These are approximate.
Bikes will be transported back to Beestekraal Kerk with the Shuttle bus so that you receive them immediately.
All bikes are transported fully-assembled and will not be stripped.
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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