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C a p e r o u le u r
rider pack
3rd – 7th March 2019
Last updated 25th February 2019.
welcome to the hotchillee cape rouleur 2019 In this document you will find all the information you need regarding sign on and final preparation for the — Cape Rouleur 2019. Please read carefully. Arrival and airport transfers Airport transfers for you and your bicycle are available for all accommodation entry packages from Cape Town International Airport (International Arrivals Hall) to Franschhoek on the following dates and times. Saturday 2nd March 09:00 or 12:15 Sunday 3rd March 09:00 or 12:15 If you are on a domestic flight within SA we can recom- mend Move My Bicycle who can organise collection and delivery of your bike to/from the event. Their details are: Contact: Philip on 083-251-6402 Email: info@movemybicycle.co.za Website: www.movemybicycle.co.za Booking link: http://movemybicycle.co.za/product/cape-rouleur/
event hq Sign On
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The Protea Hotel 33/34 Hugenot Road,
— Sunday 3rd March 2019
Franschhoek 7690 Sign On opens at 12:00 and closes at 16:30
Event HQ and Sign On at
Protea Hotel, 33/34 Huguenot Road,
1. Protea Hotel Franschhoek 7690
What you get
1 Protea, 2. Ballon Rouge
Event HQ
3. Maison Chablis
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4. Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa
5. Cape Vue
– Ride Cards (showing itinerary and route), these you
should carry with you during the ride.
– Rider Number with Timing Chip
– Bike Frame Number
– Name Frame Stickers x 2
– Hub Stickers x 2 with rider number
2 – Luggage Label
– Bike Box Label
– Cape Rouleur 2019 event t-shirt
– Musette/day bag and rider number tag
Whats next?
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— The Rider Briefing takes place at the Event HQ/Protea
Hotel at 16:45 and the Prologue at 17:30. Results and
speed groups will then be allocated and text to each
rider, they will also be listed on the website.
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faq & guidelines
All the following q&a’s and links are on the web site:
sign on & start
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http://www.hotchillee.com/cape-rouleur-further-
tour-info/
what insurance guidelines when and where does
do you have? sign on take place?
We ask that all riders take out travel insurance and Sunday 3rd March at the Event HQ at the Protea Hotel,
recommend our Insurance partner ONE Pro Insurance 33/34 Huguenot Road, Franschhoek 7690. Sign On is
Solutions who have arranged access to sports travel open from 12:00 noon and closes at 16:30.
insurance with DTW 1991.
https://travel.dtw1991.com/geounderwriting when and where does the rider
Their sports travel protection gives you medical briefing take place?
expenses and travel insurance cover for all your overseas The Rider Briefing will take place on Sunday 3rd March
cycling trips including full competitive covers for any at 16:45 from the Event HQ at the Protea Hotel, 33/34
races you have planned even at professional level, so Huguenot Road, Franschhoek 7690
whether it is just you or the whole family, annual cover
or just single trip protection their solutions can be when and what is the prologue?
tailored to suit your needs. Insurance or Medical Aid A Prologue will take place at 17:30 after the Rider
details must be provided in your online registration or Briefing, leaving from the Event HQ and starting a short
supplied at Sign On. cycle away near the Huguenot Monument This will be
In case of a medical emergency non SA riders must a short out and back time trial from Franschhoek of
carry a credit card with them to ensure treatment if about 7.6km over rolling terrain. All riders will be timed
hospitalised. SA riders should carry their Medical Aid and based on your time you will be seeded into one of
card with them. three groups. Group 1 being the fastest riders and Group
2 second fastest and so on. This will help to ensure
that you are riding with fellow riders of commensurate
ability. You will be texted your start group for the
Prologue, these will also be listed on the website.
Young rider prologue until the end of the event. Bike boxes will be transported
HotChillee will be inviting young cyclists from across the to the finish for collection and riders are thereafter
Western Cape to compete in the Young Rider Prologue responsible for both their bikes and bike boxes. Any ‘Entry
on Sunday afternoon as part of our Development Rider Only’ riders who wish their bike boxes to be transported
Programme in SA. Based on age related performances to Cape Town must ensure that their boxes are at the
young riders will be selected to join Team HotChillee Event HQ no later than 17:00 on Sunday 3rd March.
in 2019 with the opportunity of competing in the
LONDON–PARIS 2020. The Young Rider Prologue where is the start?
briefing will be at the Event HQ at 14:15, with their The Start for Stage 1, 2 and 3 (Monday, Tuesday and
Prologue starting at 14:45. All Cape Rouleur riders are Wednesday) will be at the Event HQ at the Protea Hotel,
very welcome to support these potential future stars! 33/34 Huguenot Road, Franschhoek 7690. On Stage 3
(Wednesday) we finish in Gordon’s Bay at the Krystal
will my group change? Beach Hotel, Breakwater Lane, Harbour Island, Gordon’s
The decision to move riders from one group to another Bay 7140 and this is where the Festival Ride (Thursday)
during the event is at the sole discretion of the Ride starts from.
Captains. If it is found that your ability greatly exceeds
your group and you will be moved to a faster group. Of what time do i need to be there?
course the reverse is true as well. You are best advised to arrive early to deal with any
mechanical issues or last minute “@%*$ I forgot
official finisher status something!”. The start times for Stage 1 are as follows:
To be classified as an “Official Finisher” you will need Group 1 07:45
to ride the entire event in one of the seeded groups. Group 2 08:00
Exceptions are made where you may be receiving Group 3 08:15
mechanical or medical attention in a support vehicle. All riders are required to be at the start venue at least
You will not be classified as an official finisher if: 45 minutes prior to departure. Start times for all Stages
– You have to withdraw due to injury or will be listed in your Ride Cards.
illness or irreparably breaking your bike
– You take a “ride” in a support vehicle who manages the ride?
– You don’t ride in your seeded group The ride is managed by the Commissaire and ultimately the
– You are DQ’d for failure to adhere to ride rules Event Director. Any decision by the Event Director is final.
where do i store my bike what is the festival ride?
and bike box? The final day (Thursday) is a fun ride back to Cape Town
Bike boxes will be delivered to the Event HQ on Saturday with rolling road closures and a buffet lunch and drinks
2nd and Sunday 3rd March, where bikes can be built. Bike reception at the finish venue, Grand Africa, 4 Haul Road,
boxes will be transported back to Cape Town and stored V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.
how will my luggage and bike box Point, Cape Town on:
be repatriated to me in cape town? – Thursday, 7th March: 09:30 –19:00
Any luggage will be transported from Franschhoek via – Friday, 8th March: 09:00 – 19:00
Gordon’s Bay (Wednesday evening) and back to the – Saturday, 9th March: 09:00 – 16:00
finish location in Cape Town on Thursday 7th March
2019. Your empty bike box will also be returned to you what do i wear?
at the finish venue. Helmets complying with international safety standards
are compulsory for the duration of the ride. Closed
Returning of vehicles or non cycling shoes (no fancy sandals), shorts and jerseys are
riding partners to cape town also recommended for your safety. It is recommended
Riders are responsible for getting their own cars back that you take 4 sets of cycling kit and a plastic bag for
to Cape Town on Thursday to the finish at Grand Africa, the dirty clothes! At this time of the year in Western
4 Haul Road, V&A Waterfront to greet you. If you have Cape the daytime temperature is 25-35 Deg Celsius.
a non-participating partner with you on the event we Bear in mind that the morning can be cooler. Be sure to
will bring them from Franschhoek to Gordon’s Bay on include a lightweight rain jacket - with global warming you
Wednesday and from Gordon’s Bay to Cape Town on never know! Post riding, (and evening wear) dress is casual.
Thursday to the finish to greet you.
personal stereos and headsets
accommodation and transfers There has been an increasing prevalence of riding with
after the cape rouleur stereo headsets and iPods. For safety reasons they are
If you require a taxi from the finish venue on Thursday not permitted whilst riding.
7th March or any airport transfers please contact
our Official Transfers Partner, Sport 24 Hrs Taxis and musette service
Shuttles If you require items during the day please use the Musette
24 Hour Call Centre: +2721 447 4444 given to you at Sign On. You will be able to access your
24 Hour Call Centre WhatsApp: +2783 254 1455 musette at the lunch stop and the finish of each day.
Central bookings: bookings@sport24hrs.co.za You are given a coloured rider number tag to attach to
If you need help organising any accommodation in Cape your musette. Every care will be taken to ensure that the
Town before or after the event please contact musettes are safeguarded. However, cyclists are advised
Carla at Rewards: not to leave expensive, valuable items in their musettes,
carla@rewardsonline.net or +27 (83) 2753066. as the organisers cannot take responsibility for any losses.
Where do i collect my Cape Town lost property
Cycle Tour number and race pack? We will have a lost property box located next to the
If you have a HotChillee seeded entry you may collect “Information desk”. Please place or retrieve lost property
your race pack from the Cape Town Stadium, Green from here. Lost property will be kept for 1 week after
the event, and thereafter donated to charity. Any postal to take a service wheel out of circulation until a new
or couriered returns will be charged for. tubular can be bonded into place. Since many wheel
manufacturers specify liquid adhesives are used, most
do we have mechanics? importantly on carbon fibre rims, this can be up to 24h,
Yes we have a full mechanics service for each group. especially in hot climates. Accordingly, it’s preferable to
This service is headed up by HotChillee’s lead mechanic avoid the use of tubular tyres if at all possible.
Graeme Freestone-King. 3. If you are planning on riding a disc brake bicycle
please let us know. The HotChillee Ride Captains are all
...and what happens if i puncture? riding Specialized, with some on Tarmac, Roubaix and
Let’s hope that you do not puncture! Please ensure Venge models with disc brakes for 2019 so we will have
that you are using new tyres and tubes as this greatly a small number of disc brake service wheels available.
reduces the chance of puncture. Let the group know that
you have punctured. Let your support van know that you how do i pay for tyres, spare etc?
have a puncture. If you have lost the group, the support Your first 2 tubes are on us, however after this and for
van will drop you off with the group again. There may any other mechanic parts we use a “chit” system. All
of course be a situation with loads of punctures for you need to do is sign for the items and your credit card
whatever reason. Thus be sure to carry one tube and used for your online registration will be charged after
CO2 canister at least, so that you can affect the repair the event. If you would prefer a different card to be used
yourself. We strongly recommend your bike is fully please just let us know.
serviced before the event. Airlines sometimes refuse
to carry CO2 canisters, but policies appear to differ where do i keep my sun cream,
between them. Be prepared to have them confiscated – wallet, and other small items?
alternatively you may buy them locally. CO2 canisters – The support van will have musettes available. These are
we recommend Franschhoek Cycles small bags. You can keep items that you may wish to
www.franschhoekcycles.co.za access during the day in this bag, and it will be kept in
tel: +27 (0) 21 876 4956 the support van. It might be useful to keep a dry top etc.
or in Cape Town John O’Connor Cycles in the musette.
www.joccycles.co.za
tel: +27 (9)21 434 7741 what are the average speeds?
There will be a minimum of three groups based on both
more mechanical advice ability and experience.
from graeme… Group 1: Rolling course average speed 29km/h+ for 120km
1. Please ensure that you have a spare gear hanger Group 2: Average speed 27-28km/h for a rolling 120km
for your bicycle. Group 3: Average speed 25-26km/h for a rolling 120km
2. Whilst we realise that some riders like to ride tubular (by rolling course we mean tarred roads with hills,
tyres, if you puncture this will mean that we have not mountains).
event format Points are awarded in Group 1 (men’s race) and Group
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2 (women’s race) for the top 5 riders on the climb, with
points being higher for more difficult climbs. A blue flag
is placed 1km from the top of the climb.
The Cape Rouleur is a multi stage endurance road cycling Sprints
event consisting of flagged race sections with tempo Green flags at start and finish of the sprint. The flags
riding between. Riders are seeded based on their times are generally 1km apart. The peloton will generally
for the prologue, so that they end up riding in seeded speed up as it gets closer to the initial green flag. There
groups of commensurate ability. The format allows is no timing but points are awarded for the first 5 riders
for ample racing in the flagged sections for Groups 1 to cross the second green flag. Points are awarded
and 2 (the men’s competition takes place in Group 1 equally across all the sprints.
and the women’s in Group 2). Social tempo riding and General Classification
interaction between the flagged sections in Group 3 is Yellow flag at start and finish of the GC section. There
more focused on completing the endurance nature of is a blue flag with 1km to go. Riders are timed across
the event. The flagged race sections cover sprinting, the yellow flags with the first rider crossing the first
climbing and over all time (general classification). flag setting off the clock. The times for your Yellow GC
sections are added together to provide your overall GC
flagged sections. Ranking. Your prologue time counts to your GC time.
The key sections are: The men contest the Cape Town Yellow Leaders Jersey
Prologue and U23 Cape Town White Leaders Jersey in Group 1 and
The time trail prologue is to rank you and your fellow women will contest the Cape Town Yellow Leaders Jersey
riders so that you can be placed in the appropriately and U23 Cape Town White Leaders Jersey in Group 2.
seeded group. You are timed over the full course with
your time counting towards your GC. Times will also Points details
count towards the best team award. The best male and Sprint points – points are the same for all green sprint
female riders will wear the Cape Town Yellow Leaders sections, namely:
jerseys. In 2018 we introduced the Young Rider White 1st 10
Leaders jersey for the best under 23 years male and 2nd 8
female riders for each stage, including the Prologue, we 3rd 6
will be repeating this for 2019. The prologue has riders 4th 4
setting off at ten second intervals and drafting is not 5th 2
permitted. Riders will be allocated a start time with Climbing points are based on the category of
slower rider starting first and the pros last. This allows climb, namely:
for a quicker more dynamic and exciting event. Helshoogte (Stage 1)
Climbing 1st 8
Red flags denoting the start and finish of the climb. 2nd 6
3rd 4 flagged section (3x). Jersey and trophy award.
4th 3 Cape Town Green Mens Sprinters Jersey - the best
5th 2 amateur male sprinter based on total sprint points
Viljoens Pass (Stage 2) (3x sections). Jersey and trophy award.
1st 10 Cape Town Green Womens Sprinters Jersey - the best
2nd 8 amateur female sprinter based on total sprint points
3rd 6 (3x sections). Jersey and trophy award.
4th 4 Cape Town White U23 Mens Sprinters Jersey - the best
5th 2 amateur male sprinter based on total sprint points
Franchhoek Pass (Stage 3) (3x sections). Jersey and trophy award.
1st 10 Cape Town White U23 Womens Sprinters Jersey - the
2nd 8 best amateur female sprinter based on total sprint
3rd 6 points (3x sections). Jersey and trophy award.
4th 4 Cape Town Red Mens Climbers Jersey - the best
5th 2 amateur male climber based on total climbing points
(3x sections). Jersey and trophy award.
Jersey categories and awards Cape Town Red Womens Climbers Jersey - the best
Leaders jerseys are awarded at the beginning of each amateur female climber based on total climbing points
stage with the overall winner receiving their jersey and (3x sections). Jersey and trophy award.
award at the Rainmaker Celebration Braai after Stage Cape Town White U23 Mens Climbers Jersey - the best
3. Only 1 jersey can be won by any one rider, eg if the amateur male climber based on total climbing points
Yellow Jersey winner is also top of the points board for (3x sections). Jersey and trophy award.
the Red Climbers jersey or Green Sprinters jersey, the Cape Town White U23 Womens Climbers Jersey - the
subsequent jerseys will be awarded to the next rider on best amateur female climber based on total climbing
the points board. points (3x sections). Jersey and trophy award.
Cape Town Yellow Mens Leaders Jersey - the best Master Male - best GC time for male in 40-49 years age
amateur GC male based on prologue and yellow flagged group. Trophy award.
section (3x). Jersey and trophy award. Master Female - best GC time for female 40-49 years
Cape Town Yellow Womens Leaders Jersey - the best age group. Trophy award.
amateur GC female based on prologue and yellow Grand Master - best GC time for male in 50-59 years
flagged section (3x). Jersey and trophy award. age group. Trophy award.
Cape Town White U23 Mens Leaders Jersey - the best Grand Master Female - best GC time for female 50-59
amateur GC male based on prologue and yellow flagged years age group. Trophy award.
section (3x). Jersey and trophy award. Grand Grand Master - best GC time for male in 60+
Cape Town White U23 Womens Leaders Jersey - the years age group. Trophy award.
best amateur GC female based on prologue and yellow Grand Grand Master Female - best GC time for female
60+ years age group. Trophy award. Check list of what is useful
Best Amateur Team - best amateur team. Based on best to pack
riders aggregate times across all stages. Trophy award. - Passport (Visa)
- Cell phone (be sure to enable roaming well before you
What about lunch and nutrition leave. If you are coming from the USA or Asia, make
on route? sure that you have a GSM enabled phone).
Each day we have a lunch stop. Lunch is included and - Telephone charger
consists of endurance related foods. - Travel adaptor
- Cash
Massages - Credit Card
We have a team of sports therapists from Xceed in - Small camera
partnership with Dan Grobler Biokinetics. They will be - Sun cream
available at the Start, Lunch and Finish of each stage. - Sun block
You can book your treatments on the day. Massages are - Chamois cream
included as part of your entry. - Lip balm
- Pain killers
the route - Anti diarrhoea
Route maps and profiles will be provided for each Stage - Anti inflammatory
in the Ride Cards that you receive at Sign On. You can - ProPlus!
also view these on the website. The route is open to - Salt tablets
traffic, and you are warned to keep to the left of the - Deep Heat or arnica/warm up and cool down creams
road in South Africa, not to cross the centre line at any - Towel
time and to obey traffic regulations, traffic officers and - HRM and strap
authorised marshals. You should never overtake or ride - Helmet
in front of your group’s lead car. Please keep your Ride - Sunglasses
Cards with you for the duration of the ride. - Spare tubes
- Multi tool
- Tyre levers
- CO2 inflator
- CO2 canisters – if you’re
flying check with your airline
- Value extenders
- Water bottles
- Favourite gels, drink
powders and energy bars
- Fresh legs!peloton tips — juliette clark Head HotChillee Ride Captain. Juliette rides her 4th — Cape Rouleur and 22nd HotChillee event this year. be predictable. The most important point in bunch riding is no sudden movements in any direction. These sudden movements, speed increase, braking hard, and slowing down at the back of the group quickly can be dangerous for all the group. Keep it smooth. It’s going to take a while for the group to settle down, so think about this when you set off for each stage and keep a safe distance from your fellow riders. You will more than likely be riding with people in your group who you haven’t ridden with be- fore. So try and think about your own level in the group and others within the group. If you seem to be one of the more experienced riders in the bunch, try and give the less experienced riders a bit of space they may need. Maybe even try and chat with them and boost their confidence a little... hold your line Related to the point above. No swerving across the road; holding a safe position from the edge of the road is important, even when you are cornering as a bunch. A sudden swerve for a pothole could take out a lot of riders behind you. When moving past a fellow rider, take care when in front of them and be sure to look for their front wheel, do not overlap and cut them up.
no sudden braking. your rear wheel and maybe crash. Make sure that when
Again related to the point above. Any dramatic changes you stand out of the saddle you keep the pressure on
in speed, going faster at the front and then sudden the pedals and don’t relax too much, this will keep your
braking at the back, becomes dangerous the further speed constant.
down the group someone is.
descending
announce hazards When on the front of the group keep pedalling. This will
Sometimes when riding in a group you will come across prevent the riders behind you having to “sit on their
hazards in the road. Mainly potholes in the road, so brakes” which can be annoying at times. For example,
keep in mind that the riders close behind you may not the front riders will keep pedalling and the riders behind
be able to see the hazard. This could also be an extreme will freewheel, saving energy in the process. Keep both
case such as a dog or horse running out in front of the hands on the bars, preferably on the drops. Descending
bunch, or a more regular hazard such as a bottle in on the drops will give you more confidence downhill and
the middle of the bunch that a rider has accidentally the corners will become a lot of fun. NEVER descend on
dropped. Call out “Dog”, “Horse”,“Bottle” etc and if the top of the handlebars.
you have dropped a bottle please don’t stop. Plenty of
bottles available in the support vehicle or on your return close the gaps
to the hotel. Don’t let gaps open up within the group between you
and your fellow riders in front. It is far more efficient for
signal you and the group to keep the spaces filled. Keeping the
When riding in a group you will have to think a little spaces filled, you will be using up to 30% less energy in
bit more about your fellow riders, simple things the slipstream of other riders. Giving you that extra bit
like turning right and left, stopping, potholes, glass, of energy for the harder parts.
train tracks, there are lots of things out there on the
roads. Signalling to your fellow riders in your group is talking
essential. The signal, whether it be “hole right”,“hole Introduce yourself to your fellow riders before you start
left”,“stopping” is passed down the line of riders going the stage and before they do. When you are talking on
back through the bunch. The Ride Captains will run the bike always look forward – just as you should do
through some signals with you. when driving in your car. Concentrating out on the road
is important, but talking passes the time too.
climbing.
Climbing is tough for all of us. So getting it right is don't look back
important for your own energy saving and group safety. Most riders, when they look back, change their line and
When you stand on the pedals to get out of the saddle, speed which can cause chaos in the group behind you
your bike will move back slightly (or a lot in some cases). and also you won’t see what’s about to happen. If you
This can cause riders behind you to swerve away from hear a crash in your group behind you, keep lookingforward and slowly come to a stop. We don’t want any lead car
unnecessary crashes out there. Never pass the lead car unless instructed to do so by the
police or marshals. Also do not draft the vehicle – the
puncture front 6 riders may enjoy it but the rest of the bunch
When this happens, always raise your hand so that the will not!
other riders in the group can see what has happened
and can avoid you. If it’s a front tyre its best to keep ride captains
both your hands on the handle bars and let the They are here to help you all get through this multi
person next to you signal for you, especially if you are stage event and for the smooth running of the event,
descending. It can be dangerous to take a hand off the please take time to listen to all their advice on and off
handlebars when you puncture in the front so use the the bike.
back brake. Don’t stop until the bunch has completely
passed you. Move to the side of the road. If it is the rear comfort breaks
wheel, put your gears into the smallest sprocket, remove In the pro peloton many riders can manage to take a
your wheel and raise it so that the service vehicle sees comfort break whilst on the go. Trying a comfort break
you. They will either change the wheel for you or fix the whilst on the go isn’t easy, so please don’t try this. The
puncture in the vehicle and drop you off ahead of the Ride Captains will stop the bunch in the morning and
bunch again. We don’t want you to have any punctures, afternoon for a comfort break.
but this is a real Pro Experience and is just how its done
in the Pro peloton.
stopping
If there is an unscheduled stop, train level crossing for
example. Stay in your position in the group and don’t
use it as an opportunity to overtake riders that have
slowed or stopped in front of you. This can become
dangerous if the group is all over the road.You can also read
