Herald Cycle Tour 2013
I would, together with The Herald VW Cycle Tour Race office team, like to extend a warm WELCOME to all participating cyclists.
This year The Herald VW Cycle Tour has introduced the challenging 55km route including two hills, replacing the 70km and 40km distances, which will be the support race to the gruelling 106km Classic feature race on Sunday.
Port Elizabeth’s premier cycle tour includes a full weekend of cycling which caters for everyone, from Toddlers to Grand Masters, Road and Mountain bike enthusiasts.
We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable cycle and a great weekend in the Friendly City
Saturday 02.02.2013:
LATE REGISTRATION: MOUNTAIN BIKE EVENTS
Where: Addo Polo Club
Time: 04h30 – 05h30
MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGES START TIMES
Start/Finish: Addo Polo Club
Time: 06h00 80km Extreme
Time: 06h15 60km Adventure
Time: 06h30 30km Powerade Leisure Challenge
Time: 07h00 5km Powerade Kiddies’ Challenge
Time: 07h15 500m Powerade Toddlers’ Dash
03 February 2013:
ROAD RACE EVENTS START TIMES
Start/Finish: Hobie Beach, Port Elizabeth
Time: 06h00 106km Classic
Time: 07h00 55km Pursuit
PRIZE GIVING
Where: The Boardwalk Exhibition Level, Hobie Beach, Port Elizabeth
Time: 13h00
PRIZE GIVING
Where: Addo Polo Club
Time: 12h00
Road Closures
Estimate of Road Closure Times
Sunday 3rd February 2013
| Location | Distance from Start | Fast Time in Minutes | Slow Time in Minutes | Road Close | Road Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Routes: Hobie Beach - Marine Drive | 0 | 0 | 0 | 03h00 | 13h15 |
| All Routes: Walmer Boulevard | 3.2 | 5 | 11 | 05h45 | 08h45 |
| All Routes: Heugh Road through 6th Avenue Walmer | 6.5 | 10 | 23 | 06h00 | 09h00 |
| All Routes: Buffelsfontein Road through William Moffett | 10.8 | 16 | 39 | 06h00 | 09h30 |
| 55/106km Routes: Turn right into Old Seaview Road | 13.1 | 20 | 44 | 06h15 | 09h30 |
| 55/106km Routes: Link Road | 17.1 | 25 | 60 | 06h15 | 11h30 |
| 55/106km Routes: Old Seaview Road into Seaview Road | 22 | 32 | 75 | 06h15 | 11h30 |
| 106km Route: Clarendon Marine | 32.5 | 36 | 84 | 06h30 | 09h30 |
| 106km Route: 5km Hill/Seaview Road | 34.4 | 52 | 122 | 06h30 | 09h30 |
| 106km Route: Turn into Altona School Road | 40.3 | 61 | 144 | 06h45 | 10h00 |
| 106km Route: Draaifontein Road - Fairview Race Course | 43.6 | 66 | 156 | 06h50 | 10h00 |
| 106km Route: Top of Maitland Hill | 56.6 | 86 | 202 | 07h00 | 10h15 |
| 106km Route: Turn from Beachview Road into Seaview Road | 61.6 | 93 | 220 | 07h15 | 10h45 |
| 106km Route: Bushy Park | 72.7 | 109 | 252 | 06h15 | 11h00 |
| 55/106km Routes: Seaview Road into Heron Road | 77 | 116 | 268 | 06h15 | 11h30 |
| 55/106km Routes: Sardinia Bay Road into Victoria Drive | 81.1 | 123 | 290 | 07h30 | 12h00 |
| All Routes: Skoenmakerskop | 84.5 | 128 | 302 | 07h30 | 12h00 |
| All Routes: Noordhoek | 94.3 | 143 | 337 | 07h30 | 12h45 |
| All Routes: Marine Drive Finish Line | 106 | 160 | 378 | 03h00 | 13h15 |
Assumptions
106km Race starts at 06h00 with 10 groups starting @ 5 minute intervals
55km Race starts at 07h00 with 5 groups starting @ 5 minute intervals
Fastest cyclists travel at an average speed of 40km per hour
Slowest cyclists travel at an average speed of 18km per hour
Hot Spot King of the Mountain Points
a) 5K Hill - Seaview Road @ 36.4km
b) Maitland Hill @ 59km
Hot Spot Sprint Points
a) Kings Court @ 10km
b) Altona School @ 43km
Water Points
a) Mount Pleasant @ 12.85km
b) Altona School @ 42.95km
c) Maitland Hill @ 59km
d) Deer Park @ 74km
e) Willows @ 92.8km
Note: Residents will be directed in and out of their suburbs during the Road Closure Times.
Please adhere to the directions given by the Race Marshals. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your support during our event.
Contact Details
| Telephone: | 0800 20 50 50 |
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