King price Race to the Sea
Venue:
Huguenot Monument, Franschhoek. Finish Venue Benguela Cove, Hermanus
Province:
Western Cape
Distance:
164km
Entry Fees:
Entry Fee Solo: R1150
Entry Fee Team of Two Relay: R750 per rider
164km
Franschhoek to Hermanus
Entry Fee Solo: R1150
Entry Fee Team of Two Relay: R750 per rider
Race start: 07h00
Race cut-off: 18h30
6 Water points
Superb value virtual goody bag
Finisher’s medal
Cap
Starting in Franschhoek, the route takes you over the Franschhoek pass, past the Theewaterskloof dam, Botriver, Caledon, through the Hemel en Aarde Vallei to finish at the exclusive Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate. 100 scenic miles of gravel, asphalt and single track, with a total elevation gain of 2300 m – this promises to be one of those truly unique events not to be missed!
Entries are open but limited to COVID-19 event numbers. Get your entries in asap to ensure your spot on the start line.
Entry is risk-free. Should the event be cancelled by the Organiser due to COVID-19, full refunds will be given.
Start & WP 1
Riders will start their King Price Race to the Sea journey at the Huguenot Memorial Museum in Franschhoek. The scenic Franschhoek Pass will be the highlight of the day. But, riders, brace yourselves. You will commence the 7 km climb on cold legs first thing in the morning, but the downhill on the other side will be absolutely worth it! WP 1 will be at 26 km with an elevation gain of 550 metres. WP 2 is 34 km away with an elevation gain of 320 m.
WP 2
WP 2 is at Goedvertrou Wines just before Botriver at 50 km. Expect to be treated to scrumptious snacks and drinks over and above our standard Water Point fare. Toilet facilities are available. You will ride 19 km with 270 m of elevation to reach WP 3.
WP 3
WP 3 will be at Wolwekraal Farm, Caledon at 79 km. This Water Point serves as the halfway mark where the relay riders will pass the proverbial baton. This is also the official Spectator Point where supporters may join up with their riders to offer some encouragement and to cheer them along. There will be food and drinks to stock up again for the next leg of the race. From WP 3 you will ride 22 km with 260 m of elevation to reach WP
WP4
WP4 will be at 101 km. Refuel with our basic waterpoint menu of fruit, sweets, water, Coke, Bavaria and a sports drink. From WP 4 you will ride 24 km with 320 m elevation to get to WP 5.
WP5
WP5 will be at the small village of Bovenplaats at 125 km. There will be sandwiches available for added sustenance above the standard waterpoint fare and a SURPRISE! So, make sure you do not skip this water point ? From here you will ride 21 km with a stiff 470 m elevation to reach WP
WP6 & Finish
WP6 will be at 146km at Hemelrand in the Hemel en Aarde Vallei. It will be a small waterpoint with the basic fare of fruit, sweets and drinks. It is only 20 km from here to the finish with 280 m of climbing before triumphantly reaching your destination at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, Hermanus, for a hero’s welcome...