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U C I A F R I C A T O U R 2 . 2 S TA G E R A C E
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TOUR DE LIMPOPO 2019
WELCOME TO LIMPOPO
MS NOMASONTO NDLOVU
LIMPOPO TOURISM AGENCY >>> CEO
We once again take pleasure in welcoming cyclists from all corners of the world to the
2019 instalment of Tour de Limpopo taking place from 15 to 18 May 2019. The event
is a collaborative effort between Limpopo Tourism Agency and Cycling South Africa to
showcase the diversity of Limpopo as a premier adventure and cycling destination.
We are grateful to welcome all of you to the land of beautiful and contrasting landscapes. Our Province is the epitome
of Africa hence it has become a favourite destination for leisure and adventure travellers worldwide. The name “Limpopo”
has its etymological origin in the Northern Sotho language word, diphororo tša meetse, meaning “strong gushing waterfalls”.
We continue to promote the province as an ideal adventure destination for all types of activities including 4x4 outdoor,
cycling and hiking amongst others.
Cyclists and their supporters will be spoiled for choice with so much on offer during their stay in Limpopo, with participants
getting a touch with the three regions of the province during the tour.
The 2019 edition of the race begins in Bela Bela, highlighting the biodiversity of the Waterberg region from the private game
reserves close to the road, to the savannah plains and the grape-growing region, Nyl River System (including Nylsvley Nature
Reserve, a RAMSAR Site), as well as the World Heritage Site, Makapans Valley, situated between Mokopane and Polokwane
on the R101. The route will also showcase the scenic beauty of the mountain ranges that form part of the Waterberg Biosphere.
The Waterberg Biosphere is a massif of approximately 15,000 km2 (5,800 sq mi) which is the first region in the northern part
of South Africa to be named a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The massif was shaped by hundreds of millions of years of
riverine erosion yielding diverse bluff and butte landforms. The Waterberg ecosystem can be characterised as a dry deciduous
forest or Bushveld. Within the Waterberg, archaeological finds date to the Stone Age.
The other three days of the race will once again provide a further opportunity to showcase the beauty of attractions along
Moria Zion City in the Capricorn region, Magoesbaskloof, Modjadjiskloof, the Sunland Baobab, Debengeni Waterfalls and
Tzaneen in Mopani region. The route continues to prove that there is “More to Enjoy” in Limpopo.
An event of the calibre of Tour de Limpopo will be utilised to grow and develop the sport of cycling by means of skills
transfer programmes that will contribute to the growth of the cycling industry in the province. The event will also impact
on SMMEs within the tourism industry, to showcase the rich cultural diversity of our province.
To date, Limpopo has seen an increase in a number of adventure activities like cycling and 4X4 off-road because of the
inviting terrain conducive for these activities. The magnificent untouched scenery and prolific wildlife of the province offers
endless, exciting adventures for cycling and 4x4 enthusiasts alike.
We invite all of you to come back after the race for travel and leisure as there is so much to choose from in this land of
myths and legends.
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TOUR DE LIMPOPO OUR SPONSORS The real success of any event can never be achieved without the committed vision and support of sponsors. Now in its second year, the Tour de Limpopo is made possible with the support of efficient teams in place to deliver on the preparation, planning and the execution of a stage race event. The support of our financial partners and sponsors goes a long way to ensure that the necessary requirements can be fulfilled, allowing us to bring you the top-quality event that you’d expect of a race of this magnitude. Cycling SA extends a special thank you to Limpopo Tourism Agency, for making the event a distinct possibility; and we also thank Ndahve Ramkuela, who has been instrumental in organising the event. We wish to thank our sponsors, each and every one, for your generous contributions toward helping Limpopo Tourism Agency in collaboration with Cycling South Africa stage this event in the professional manner we so eagerly strived toward and we trust that our partnership will continue for many years to come. 02
TOUR DE LIMPOPO
A WARM WELCOME
MIKE BRADLEY
CYCLING SOUTH AFRICA >>> RACE DIRECTOR
Cycling South Africa extends a warm welcome to all participants to the magnificent
province of Limpopo.
The Tour de Limpopo concept was introduced in October 2017, when Limpopo Tourism Agency Chairman, Mr Andrew
Dipela, approached Cycling SA to see how we could promote Limpopo, with specific consideration of the Mopani district,
and hence the Tour De Limpopo was created.
The event forms part of the UCI Africa Tour, and riders will not only be racing for the yellow jersey, but also to improve
their individual and nations’ ranking on the international and African UCI ranking system. As a result of the UCI ranking,
we welcome 64 foreign visitors, representing 18 different nationalities, from Belgium, Italy, Greece, Slovenia and Great
Britain, to Malaysia, Brunei, Rwanda, Botswana, Reunion, Namibia and eSwatini to name a few. Many of our local
professionals have never raced in the area.
Road cycling is very much a team event, with six riders in each team and support staff to ensure they have the optimum
race. The team works together to try and win one of the jerseys on offer – the Green Jersey (best sprinter), the Polka Dot
Jersey (the best Climber), The White Jersey (Best Young Rider), the Red Jersey (Most Aggressive rider), and of course the
Yellow Jersey (Overall winner).
We look forward to an exciting event, that re-introduces international participation in a stage race. I would like to extend
a very warm thank you to Limpopo Tourism Agency and their team for choosing cycling as a vehicle to promote Limpopo
through an investment which flows back into the communities to make this event happen.
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TOUR DE LIMPOPO
RACE ARTICLES
1 >>> ORGANISATION
The Tour de Limpopo will take place in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the UCI. Any infringements will be
disposed of in terms of Chapter Part 2 Chapter X11 of the UCI Rules and Regulations and all participants acknowledge and
subject themselves to all relevant UCI and Event Special Rules and Regulations. Only the UCI scale of penalties will apply.
RACE ORGANISER Ndavhe Ramakuela 082 200 5357
LOC LOGISTICS Mandla Mona 064 582 2887
RACE DIRECTOR Mike Bradley 082 614 9459
SAFETY OFFICER Joseph Dube 082 420 6565
JOC / VOC Col. Van Staden
MEDICAL TEAM Emergency Medical Services
2 >>> PARTICIPATION
The event is for mixed Elite and u23 teams.
All riders participating in the Tour de Limpopo shall be in possession of a 2019 International Racing Licence issued
by a federation duly recognised by the UCI, with accompanying confirmation of travel and medical insurance.
Teams must consist of a maximum of six riders or a minimum of four riders, and a maximum of three support staff.
3 >>> TYPE OF RACES & POINTS AWARDED
a. The event is a UCI category 2.2 four-day road stage race.
b. Each cyclist must ensure he understands the layout of the route for each stage.
c. All teams must ensure that their nominated riders are capable of completing the event and are able to withstand
the demands thereof.
d. UCI points are awarded as follows:
MEN ELITE & U23 COMBINED CATEGORY
POSITION CLASS 2 OVERALL PER STAGE WEARING RACE LEADERS JERSEY PER STAGE
1 40 7 1
2 30 3
3 25 1
4 20
5 15
6 10
7 5
8 3
9 3
10 3
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PRIZE MONEY ALLOCATION
Prize money has been determined by the set financial obligations of the UCI for a category 2.2 stage race and has been linked
to the ZAR/Euro exchange rate of R14.50 to the Euro. The breakdown is as follows:
TOUR DE LIMPOPO PRIZE MONEY (VALUE IN EUROS)
POSITION STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 4 OVERALL
1 € 843.50 € 843.50 € 843.50 € 843.50 € 1 580.25
2 € 420.00 € 420.00 € 420.00 € 420.00 € 789.25
3 € 210.00 € 210.00 € 210.00 € 210.00 € 393.75
4 € 105.00 € 105.00 € 105.00 € 105.00 € 197.75
5 € 84.00 € 84.00 € 84.00 € 84.00 € 157.50
6 € 63.00 € 63.00 € 63.00 € 63.00 € 119.00
7 € 63.00 € 63.00 € 63.00 € 63.00 € 119.00
8 € 42.00 € 42.00 € 42.00 € 42.00 € 80.50
9 € 42.00 € 42.00 € 42.00 € 42.00 € 80.50
10 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 38.50
11 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 38.50
12 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 38.50
13 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 38.50
14 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 38.50
15 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 38.50
16 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 38.50
17 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 38.50
18 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 38.50
19 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 38.50
20 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 21.00 € 38.50
€ 2 103.50 € 2 103.50 € 2 103.50 € 2 103.50 € 3 941.00
2% € 42.07 € 42.07 € 42.07 € 42.07 € 78.82
GRAND TOTAL € 2 061.43 € 2 061.43 € 2 061.43 € 2 061.43 € 3 862.18
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
YELLOW JERSEY
The yellow jersey will be awarded to the rider who leads the General Classification
at the end of each stage and shall be worn by that rider during the following stage.
KING OF THE MOUNTAIN
POLKA JERSEY
The polka jersey will be awarded to the rider who leads the King of the Mountain points
classification at the end of each stage and shall be worn by that rider during the following
stage. There will be one King of the Mountain hotspot on Stage 1, one on Stage 2, one
on Stage 3 with double points awarded at the finish, and one on Stage 4. Points and time
bonuses will be awarded at each King of the Mountain hotspot as follows:
POS PTS TIME BONUS
1 5 10 seconds
2 3 5 seconds
3 2
4 1
SPRINT HOTSPOTS Sprints at the finish line
GREEN JERSEY of Stage 1 will add points
to the green jersey
The green jersey will be awarded to the rider who leads the competition and the first
points classification at the end of each stage and shall be two positions of Stage 1
worn by that rider during the following stage. There will be will receive a time bonus.
three Sprint hotspots on Stage 1, one on Stage 2, and one
on Stage 4. Points and time bonuses will be awarded at POS PTS TIME BONUS
each Sprint hotspot as follows:
1 5 10 seconds
2 3 5 seconds
POS PTS TIME BONUS 3 2
1 5 10 seconds 4 1
2 3 5 seconds
3 2
4 1
BEST YOUNG RIDER MOST AGGRESSIVE RIDER
WHITE JERSEY RED JERSEY
The white jersey will be awarded The Commissaires panel shall,
to the highest ranked U23 rider at the end of each stage,
in the General Classification at determine the rider who
the end of each stage and shall displayed the most combative
be worn by that rider during the racing during that stage and that
following stage. rider shall be awarded the Red Jersey
which shall be worn by him during the following stage.
TEAM CLASSIFICATION
Team classification will be determined by accumulative time at the end of each stage, by the top four finishers from each team.
Teams that complete the stage with less than four finishers will forfeit team classification.
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4 >>> PERMANENCE (RACE OFFICE & HEADQUARTERS)
& MEETINGS
Initial event registration is on 14 May 2019 at Warmbaths, A Forever Resort in Bela Bela, from 14:30 to 15:30.
Teams must present the licenses of all riders to the Commissaires, including presentation of travel (medical) insurance and an
approval letter from their federation.
CONFIRMATION OF STARTERS
DAY 1-4: Sign on at start line, 30 minutes before departure
DAY 1-3: Departure times at 09:00
DAY 4: Departure time at 10:00.
The race permanence will open at 07:00 each morning and close at 18:00 every evening, barring Stage 4. An Officials Meeting
(including traffic, marshals and Commissaires) will take place on Tuesday 14 May 2019 at Warmbaths, A Forever Resort in
Bela Bela, at 16:30.
MEETINGS SCHEDULE
DATE VENUE RACE ORGANISERS OFFICIALS MANAGERS
14 May Warmbaths, A Forever Resort, Bela Bela 15:00 16:00 17:00
15 May Park Inn by Radisson, Polokwane 15:30 16:00 17:00
16 May Hotel@Tzaneen, Tzaneen 15:00 16:00 17:00
17 May Hotel@Tzaneen, Tzaneen 16:00 16:30 17:00
5 >>> RADIO-TOUR
a. The use of radios by riders is not permitted.
b. Commissaires and Neutral Service Vehicles will have radios.
c. Teams Managers will be permitted to use radios for communication with the Commissaires and those that do not
have radios will have radios supplied to them.
d. The frequency for radios is disclosed after the route maps section.
6 >>> WITHDRAWALS
Riders withdrawing from the race must report their withdrawals to the President Commissaire or Chief Judge at the finish line.
7 >>> FOLLOWING VEHICLES
a. A neutral service vehicle shall be provided for each stage.
b. Following team vehicles will be permitted and there must, at all times, be at least one person in each vehicle who is in
possession of a valid Team Manager’s licence issued by his or her National Federation.
c. All participants, including riders, Team Managers and technical personnel, shall produce his or her licence when requested
to do so by any race official and at registration.
d. Should a driver not be in possession of a valid driver’s licence for use in South Africa, he or she may not drive a following vehicle.
e. Should any rider or his following team vehicle be suspected of foul play or a contravention of the Rules of the event,
the rider or his support personnel may be disqualified or be removed from the race.
f. The position of vehicles in the convoy will be determined by drawing lots on 14 May 2019 at the Team Managers’ meeting
and thereafter the convoy order for each stage will be in accordance with the General Classification at the start of each stage.
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8 >>> FEEDING DURING THE EVENT / FEEDING ZONE a. There will be two feeding stations for Stage 1 at 90km and 140km after the start. These will be clearly marked. Static feeding will only be allowed at these designated points. b. Feeding from team vehicles will be permitted only in accordance with the Rules of Cycling or at the discretion of the Commissaires’ Panel. 9 >>> CUT-OFF POINTS & TIME LIMITS TIME LIMITS PER STAGE STAGE 1: 14:30 finish time maximum – finishing time limits for stage 1 20% STAGE 2: 12:00 finish time maximum – finishing time limits for stage 2 20% STAGE 3: 13:00 finish time maximum – finishing time limits for stage 3 25% STAGE 4: 4 hrs (14:00) Riders who do not reach the cut-off points reflected in the table below will withdraw from the race or be eliminated and will be picked up by a following sweep vehicle. Cut off time will be those riders who are not within 25% of the leader’s time at the cut-off point. DISTANCE STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 4 40km X X X X 70km X X X X 130km X N/A N/A N/A 150km X N/A N/A N/A The event is run on rolling road closure, and the cut-off points are to ensure all participants are kept safe. Once a rider has been eliminated, he will be removed from the following day’s starting list and will not be able to re-join the race. The time limit may, in exceptional circumstances, be increased by the Commissaires’ Panel in agreement with the organiser according to Article 2.6.032 of the UCI Regulations. 10 >>> MEDIA PRESENTATION, PRIZE GIVING & PROTOCOL a. A media presentation and protocol will take place each day within 30 minutes after the race has been completed. b. There will be a formal prize giving every evening at the official event dinner. c. In accordance with article 1.2.112 and 1.2.113 of the UCI rules, the following riders must attend the official awards ceremony: a. The top three finishers of the stage b. The leaders of the following secondary classifications i. Individual General Classification by time ii. The Sprinter’s jersey holder iii. King of the Mountain Jersey holder iv. Best Young Rider jersey holder v. Most Aggressive jersey holder 11 >>> ANTI-DOPING / MEDICAL CONTROL a. The Anti-Doping and Medical Protocol and Rules of the UCI, WADA, SAIDS and Cycling SA will apply and all participants, including Team Managers and support personnel are to ensure that they are fully conversant with such Rules and Protocols. b. Medical Control will be clearly marked and will be situated inside or next to the Permanence. c. The anti-doping station will be situated at the finish area of each daily stage. 08
12 >>> BICYCLES & EQUIPMENT
A. ROAD RACES
i. It will be each rider’s individual responsibility to ensure that all wheels and equipment given to any Neutral Service Vehicles
will be clearly marked and collected after each event.
ii. It is not the responsibility of the Neutral Service Vehicle personnel to locate riders after each stage and wheels or
equipment not collected will be delivered to the Race Permanence.
iii. All riders must sign on before the start of each stage.
iv. If a bicycle and equipment inspection take place, any bicycle or equipment removed from the designated waiting area
will be required to undergo further inspection before the rider will be permitted to start.
B. TIMING
i. The event will be timed by Mobii Time.
ii. A chip will be provided in the race packs to the riders participating.
C. RACE NUMBERS
i. A separate frame number will be provided for the Road Race – instructions will be included in the race packs.
ii Riders will each receive two body numbers to be placed on their back and a frame number and it is their responsibility
to ensure that race numbers are clearly visible at all times.
13 >>> MEDICAL
a. Riders shall ensure that they have made the necessary provisions and have taken out the required medical
and personal liability insurance stipulated and required by the UCI.
b. In the event of any accidents and injuries all riders will be taken to the nearest hospital.
14 >>> APPOINTED OFFICIALS AT THE EVENT
President Commissaire Mr Erwin Kistemaker
Commissaire 1 Mr Wynand Pretorius
Commissaire 2 Mrs Anre Soule
Moto Commissaire Ms Tarryn Antill
Neutral Service Mr Gerhard Visagie
Sweep Vehicle Mr Steven Cox
Chief Judge Mr Peter Bailey
Judge Mr Sammy Hardine
Timekeeper Mrs Janet Oosthuisen
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T H E S TA G E R O U T E S
STAGE 1
BELA BELA >>> POLOKWANE
DISTANCE CLIMBING SPRINT SPRINT SPRINT KOM FINISH
175 1353 26.7 68.3 118.5 142.7 SPRINT
KM M KM KM KM KM FINISH
The event will start at Warmbaths, A Forever Resort in Bela Bela, with a neutral zone to the outskirts of Bela Bela. The actual
race will start after 5km mark, as the total distance from Bela Bela to the finish in Polokwane is 181km. The riders will follow
the R101 all the way to Polokwane.
There is a small climb outside of Bela Bela as the route passes game farms and agricultural activities.
The first Sprint hotspot will be in Modimolle, 26.7km into the race. The sprint will be after the Modi Mall at the Engen garage.
The riders will continue through Modimolle to Mookgopong. On entering Mookgopong, the riders will have the second Sprint
hotspot as they enter the town at 68.3km.
The route stays on the R101 to Mokopane, where the third Sprint will take place at 118.5km. The route to Mokopane is flat and
the road conditions are good. After leaving Mokopane, the riders will turn right to remain on the R101 and avoid the toll gate
and road. They will pass the World Heritage Site, with the Mokopane caves and start the climb up the Ysterberg. This climb is
the only King of the Mountain on this stage (steepest elevation is 4.5%) at 142.7km.
The route then descends into Polokwane, where the riders will head toward the finish opposite the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium,
via the R101, right into Marshall Street, right into Dorp Street. This final turn is 1km from the finish.
TIME DISTANCE ROUTE DESCRIPTION DIRECTION INTERSECTION ACTION DUTY
09:00 0.0km Start in parking lot at Warmbaths Resort, Bela Bela North Turn right Traffic management Traffic
Main Road
09:02 787m Turn left onto Potgieter Road (Neutral zone) North Left Traffic
through Bela Bela
09:10 5.km On Potgieter/R101 – start of race North/east Open road Straight Traffic
09:44 26.7km SPRINT HOTSPOT at Engen garage, Modimolle North/east R101 Straight Commissaires
10:05 42.3km Turn left onto R101 to Mookgopong North Left Turn Straight Convoy marshals
10:42 68.3km SPRINT HOTSPOT at bridge entering Mookgopong North R101 Straight Commissaires
11:57 118.5km SPRINT HOTSPOT – Mokopane school North R101 Straight Traffic
12:09 128.0km Turn right – stay on R101 / over N1 East R101 Right Traffic
12:33 142.7km KING OF THE MOUNTAIN – Ysterberg North R101 Straight Commissaires
13:18 172.5km Turn right (detour) East R101 Right Traffic
13:18 172.8km Turn left into Prov Roodepoort street West Prov Roodepoort Left (traffic light) Traffic
13:19 173.5km Turn right onto R101 North RHT – R101 Right (traffic light) Traffic
13:22 175.0km Turn right into Marshall Street East LHT – Marshall Right (traffic light) Traffic
Intersection
13:24 177.0km NB New speed hump at intersection North Straight Traffic
with speed hump
13:27 180.0km Turn right into Dorp Street East RHT – traffic Light Right Traffic
13:28 181.0km FINISH LINE – RHT into Dorp is 1km to go East Finish Line Straight
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STAGE 1 >>> ROUTE PROFILE
STAGE 1 >>> LAST 5km
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POLOKWANE >>> TZANEEN
DISTANCE CLIMBING SPRINT KOM SPRINT
96.6 1381 26.6 56.6 FINISH
KM M KM KM POINTS
Stage two starts at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. The peloton will be head west along Dorp Street to Grobler
Street. This will be a neutral zone. The peloton will then head north (right turn) along Grobler Street until it becomes the R71,
and racing will start in the region of the Savannah Mall.
On the R71 to Tzaneen, the riders will pass through a set of traffic lights, then a traffic circle, the route continues straight. The
peloton will soon reach the Nobody Circle, with Total Nobody on the left, the route continues along the R71. At 26.6km, there is
a Sprint hotspot, opposite the Paledi Mall.
Riders will then continue along the flat road, until they commence a fast decent past the Zionist Church Gathering sight of
Moria (on the right). This is where over 3 million pilgrims attend religious ceremonies over the Christian Easter weekend.
The route then undulates for a while, before the climb of the day starts, which has a hotspot at the top for the King of
the Mountain points and time bonuses. The peloton will descend toward Haenertsburg before climbing to the top of the
Magoebaskloof Pass. All traffic will be diverted along the R528 (Georges Valley) to keep the pass open for the riders.
THE DESCENT OF MAGOEBASKLOOF (8KM) IS FAST, AND VERY TWISTY. WE URGE ALL TEAMS TO ADVISE
THEIR RIDERS TO DESCEND WITH CAUTION AND WITHIN THEIR TECHNICAL ABILITY.
From the bottom of the pass, there are some rolling hills, prior to the T-junction, where the race turns right onto the R36. After
5km, the route takes the off-ramp to the left and turns left toward the finish line. The finish will be fast, as it is preceded by a
short downhill. The finish is in front of the Total Service Centre.
TIME DISTANCE ROUTE DESCRIPTION DIRECTION INTERSECTION ACTION DUTY
09:00 200m Start – Peter Mokaba Stadium
The stage will start with a neutral zone, and travel West along Dorp Street, right into Grobler Street.
This will lead the peloton directly into the R71 to Tzaneen. Traffic management to close cross roads for moving peloton.
09:20 7.6km Traffic lights – R71 cont east 4-way traffic light R 71 Traffic police
09:25 8.2km Traffic circle cont east Circle - 2nd exit R 71 Traffic police
09:30 9.4km Traffic lights – R71 cont east 3-way traffic light R 71 Traffic police
09:32 10.2km Crossing cont east Crossing street R 71 Bike marshals
09:35 13.7km Crossing cont east Crossing street R 71 Bike marshals
09:48 23.3km Nobody Circle cont east Crossing street R 71 Bike marshals
09:55 26.6km Paledi Mall Cont east 4-way robot R 71 Traffic police
09:55 26.6km SPRINT HOTSPOT cont east R 71 Commissaires
10:00 27.5km Crossing cont R71 Crossing street R 71 Bike marshals
10:15 37.7km Moria Intersection cont R71 Intersection R 71 Convoy marshals
10:30 48.0km R71 – start of pass cont R71 Start of climb R 71
10:50 56.6km KING OF THE MOUNTAIN – highest point cont R71 Top of climb R 71 Commissaires
11:00 57.8km Haenertsburg intersection cont R71 Haenertsburg R 71 Convoy marshals
11:05 58.5km R528 intersection - cont R71 R528 intersection Traffic police
11:10 68.8km Start of Magoebaskloof decent cont R71 Steep decent R 71 No traffic
11:40 88.5km Right turn onto R36 turn right T-junction R 36 Traffic police
11:45 92.8km Offramp to Tzaneen turn left Onto R71 R 71 Traffic police
11:50 96.2km FINISH Traffic police
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STAGE 2 >>> ROUTE PROFILE
STAGE 2 >>> LAST 5km
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TZANEEN >>> TZANEEN
DISTANCE CLIMBING KOM KOM FINISH
103 1973 36.9 FINISH CLIMB
KM M KM DOUBLE POINTS FINISH
Day 3 will see the riders depart from Tzaneen, and head toward Modjadjiskloof along the R36. After passing through the centre
of the small town the riders will turn right toward Ga-Kgapane, a large inhabited area within the Greater Letaba municipality.
The riders will continue along the undulating hills and reach the first King of The Mountain at 36.9km. This is followed a few
undulations, followed by a long decent toward Tzaneen Dam.
The route then turns left and left again onto Deer Park (turning away from Tzaneen). At 74km, the race will cross over the R71
(Tzaneen/Phalaborwa Road, toward Tarantaal. The race will pass Nkowankowa and traverse the R36. At 93.75km, the route
turns right into Old Coach Road and the final climb of the day begins, up to Old Coach House.
The finish will be at the Old Coach House boutique hotel.
TIME DISTANCE ROUTE DESCRIPTION DIRECTION INTERSECTION ACTION DUTY
The peloton will start at the entrance to Hotel@Tzaneen. There will be a right turn into Danie Joubert Street, and the peloton
09:00 will pass through the centre of town, under neutral. Danie Joubert Street becomes Peace Street and then Agatha Street.
The peloton will continue under neutral until the R36, where the racing will commence in the region of The Olive Tree.
09:30 20.0km Modjadjiskloof North Through town centre Straight Traffic
09:35 23.9km Turn Right to Ga-Kgapane East Left -t Straight Traffic
10:00 36.9km KING OF THE MOUNTAIN Southerly KOM Commissaires
10:12 48.2km Left Turn – Deer Park East Left turn Traffic
10:16 50.7km Left turn – head north east North east Left turn Traffic
10:45 74.7km Intersection with R71 – continue straight South Tarantaal Straight Traffic
11:07 84.7km Hospital on right – speed humps on small climb South Tarantaal Straight Traffic
Intersection with R36 –
11:08 85.2km South Intersection Straight Traffic
continue directly over intersection
11:20 93.7km Turn right onto Old Coach Road West Right hand Turn Right Turn traffic Traffic
12:00 103.0km FINISH – KOM DOUBLE POINTS West Climb Climb Commissaires
14STAGE 3 >>> ROUTE MAP
STAGE 3 >>> ROUTE PROFILE
STAGE 3 >>> LAST 5km
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TZANEEN >>> POLOKWANE
DISTANCE CLIMBING SPRINT KOM FINISH
116 1976 14.5 26.7 SPRINT
KM M KM KM FINISH
The final day. The final Sprint hotspot before the climb will ask questions of whether teams to go for the Sprinters jersey,
General Classification or KOM.
There will only be one King of the Mountain hotspot on the final day at the top of Magoebaskloof – a category 2 climb, and
then the long run back to Polokwane, which is virtually a long undulating ascent back to the capital city.
When riders enter the finish area, they will do five laps of a 2.87km circuit around the Peter Mokaba Stadium, which was built
for the 2010 Football World Cup.
Teams will finish around 13:00. There will be a gala dinner with final prize giving at the Meropa Sun. Transport back to
OR Tambo airport will be on the morning of Sunday 19 May at 09:00, arriving at OR Tambo at 12:30.
TIME DISTANCE ROUTE DESCRIPTION DIRECTION INTERSECTION ACTION DUTY
08:00 0.0km Start on R71 – front of Sasol West Traffic lights Traffic
08:05 3.2km Right onto onramp R36 North Onramp Right turn Traffic
08:15 8.0km Turn left R71 West T Junction Left turn Traffic
08:30 14.5km SPRINT HOTSPOT West Straight Commissaires
08:30 14.7km Start of climb West Straight Convoy marshals
09:15 26.7km KING OF THE MOUNTAIN – Magoebaskloof West R 71 Straight Commissaires
09:30 37.0km R528 crossing West R 71 Straight Traffic
09:32 38.0km Haenertsburg intersection Straight R 71 Straight Traffic
09:45 40.7km Start of decent – block up traffic Straight R 71 Straight Traffic
10:00 53.6km ZZC turn off Straight R 71 Straight Convoy marshals
10:00 54.6km Moria interchange Straight R 71 Straight Convoy marshals
10:30 69.4km Paledi Mall intersection Straight R 71 Straight Traffic
10:35 72.7km Nobody Circle Straight R 71 Straight Traffic
10:50 82.3km Crossing Straight R 71 Straight Traffic
10:52 85.8km Crossing Straight R 71 Straight Traffic
10:55 86.6km Traffic lights Straight R 71 Straight Traffic
11:00 88.0km Traffic circle Straight R 71 Straight Traffic
11:05 88.8km Traffic lights Straight R 71 Straight Traffic
11:15 89.5km Traffic lights left turn onto N1 Left turn N1 Left turn Traffic
11:30 96.3km Right turn to Silicon Right turn Sports Precinct Right turn Traffic
11:30 96.5km Circle Right turn Sports Precinct Right turn Traffic
11:31 97.5km Left turn – circle Left turn Sports Precinct Left turn Traffic
11.32 98.6km Left turn – circle Left turn Sports Precinct Left turn Traffic
11:33 99.6km Left turn – T-junction Left turn Sports Precinct Left turn Traffic
5 laps to FINISH 92.87km circuit
16STAGE 4 >>> ROUTE MAP
STAGE 4 >>> ROUTE PROFILE
STAGE 4 >>> LAST 5km
TOUR DE LIMPOPO >>> TECHNICAL DOCUMENT >>> 1 5 - 1 8 M AY 2 0 1 9 >>> 17TOUR DE LIMPOPO
P A R T I C I P AT I N G T E A M S
1 - TEAM PROTOUCH 2 - DIMENSION DATA FOR
CONTINENTAL QHUBEKA CONTINENTAL TEAM
1 HENDRICKS Clint RSA 11 BROWN Connor RSA
2 BENEKE Calvin RSA 12 BATTISTELLA Samuele ITA
3 BUTLER Reynard RSA 13 LAVRIC Martin SVN
4 JULIUS Jayde RSA 14 KONYCHEV Alexander ITA
5 DU PLOOY Rohan RSA 15 MUGISHA Samuel RWA
6 MAIN Kent RSA 16
TEAM SUPPORT TEAM SUPPORT
Anthony Harding Francesco Chicchi
Gemma Haywood Daniele Nieri
Boeta Steyn Alberto Alessandri
3 - BRUNEI CONTINENTAL 4 - BENEDICTION CYCLING
CYCLING TEAM TEAM - RWANDA
21 TIGRINE Mehdi BEL 31 UWIZEYIMANA Bonaventure RWA
22 FORD Martin GBR 32 MUNYANEZA Didier RWA
23 BLAAUW Branwil RSA 33 NKURUNZIZA Yves RWA
24 PARSONS Alexander RSA 34 MANIZABAYO Eric RWA
25 MOHD HANIFIAH Fakruazam MAS 35 NZAFASHWANAYO Jean-Claude RWA
26 KASTRANTAS Charalampos GRE 36 NSENGIMANA Jean-Bosco RWA
TEAM SUPPORT TEAM SUPPORT
Arnold de Leeuw Simon Hupperetz
Ali Gulcan
6 - CLUB CYCLISTE
5 - TEAM TEG CONTINENTAL
SAINT-LOUISIEN
41 OOSTHUIZEN Jason RSA 51 CHANE-FOC Julien FRA
42 BASSON Gustav RSA 52 CASTEL Luc FRA
43 VISSER Louis RSA 53 JEAN Romain FRA
44 DOWNS Brandon RSA 54 PERCRULE Doriand FRA
45 VENCESLAU Flavio RSA 55 SARREBOUBEE Remi FRA
46 GOMEZ Damion RSA 56 VATEL Arthur FRA
TEAM SUPPORT TEAM SUPPORT
Charles Lenczek Herve Brelay
Adrian Cooper Andre Pellegrin
187 - TEAM OFFICEGURU RACING 8 - TEAM SWIFT - BOTSWANA
61 GIRDLESTONE Dylan RSA 71 MOKALAKE Thabiso BOT
62 BARRETT Travis RSA 72 KELAOTSWE Daniel BOT
63 PRITZEN Marc RSA 73 MOLALE Thata Lloyd BOT
64 LLOYD Jean Pierre RSA 74 NEETHLING Henry RSA
65 EDWARDS Andrew RSA 75 LOUW Etnard RSA
66 WORSDALE Alexander RSA 76 DIPPENAAR Wynand RSA
TEAM SUPPORT TEAM SUPPORT
Jamie Taylor David Lebalelo
Kevin Cruickshank Sylvester Matlho
Darrel Fitz-Gerald Daniel Tlale
9 - TEAM NCCS - NAMIBIA 10 - KINETIC PRO TEAM
81 KASHULULU Chiponeni NAM 91 MAVUYA Vuyo RSA
82 TERRY Ryan RSA 92 BONTHUYS Carl RSA
83 KELLER Hermann GER 93 FISH Benjamin RSA
84 ELSEB Marckernzy NAM 94 NKOMO Vuyolwethu RSA
85 DEKOE Danzel NAM 95 JURIES Titus RSA
86 HAMUNYELA Johannes NAM 96 FILANDER Tyrone RSA
TEAM SUPPORT TEAM SUPPORT
Jacob Kiyola Glen Bonthuys
Martin Nghilifavali Melissa Bowers
Lita Ebben
12 - TEAM ALFA
11 - TEAM CYCLE POWER
BODYWORKS / GIANT
101 POTGIETER Bradley NAM 111 MATTHEWS Daniyal RSA
102 ROODT Keanan RSA 112 KRUGER Hendrik RSA
103 NEL Dirkie GER 113 CRONJE Chris RSA
104 CRAIGUE Orion NAM 114 MARAIS Rainhardt RSA
105 JAMES Nick NAM 115 ESTERHUIZEN Bernard RSA
106 VAN WYK Josh NAM 116 CHRISTIANS Brandon RSA
TEAM SUPPORT TEAM SUPPORT
John Vlok Johannes Van der Walt
Gail Vlok
Carly Patten
TOUR DE LIMPOPO >>> TECHNICAL DOCUMENT >>> 1 5 - 1 8 M AY 2 0 1 9 >>> 19TOUR DE LIMPOPO
P A R T I C I P AT I N G T E A M S
13 - TEAM ACDC LUSO 14 - VELO SCHILS
121 KRUGER Casper RSA 131 SCHILS Dominic GBR
122 NIGRINI Andries RSA 132 FITZPATRICK Thomas GBR
123 CUTHBERT Tristan RSA 133 HORROCKS Fabian GBR
124 ORMISTAN Callum RSA 134 OXLEY-CRISP Leighton GBR
125 LEVERIDGE Cian RSA 135 JOBBER James GBR
126 SWANEPOEL Wessel RSA 136 HARRIS Joseph GBR
TEAM SUPPORT TEAM SUPPORT
Frank Bezuidenhout Peter Horrocks
Jill Bezuidenhout
15 - VELOKAHYA
16 - ESWATINI NATIONAL TEAM
TRANSNET RANDWATER
141 BOYA Mthetheleli RSA 151 SHABANGU Muzi SWZ
142 WARRIN Ethan RSA 152 NYONI Similo SWZ
143 HENDRICKS Marchal RSA 153 BANDA Gcina SWZ
144 KAKA Luthando RSA 154 DLAMINI Sihle SWZ
145 DOLOPHINI Ono RSA 155 MLANGENI Lungelo SWZ
146 MASAMKELE Zazela RSA 156 ZWANE Mduduzi SWZ
TEAM SUPPORT TEAM SUPPORT
Jacob Lempe Mbusi Motsa
Sipho Mona Sihlangu Nhlabatsi
Zweli Zulu
17 - PROUD BEGINNERS 18 - SAMPADA
161 MXENGE Thula RSA 171 MONTSHIOA Jan RSA
162 MUDAU Isaac RSA 172 ZOTHE Thando RSA
163 MALULEKE Oupa RSA 173 SOMCHIZA Siyabonga RSA
164 VAN HEERDEN Steven RSA 174 MAHLANGU Thokozani RSA
165 HOFFMAN Nolan RSA 175 ZAKE Archie RSA
166 MAREE David RSA 176 CHIKWAKA Andrew ZIM
TEAM SUPPORT TEAM SUPPORT
Lee Crotz Bonga Ngqobane
Ghino Johnson Jimmy Molapho
Gordon Johnson Andrew Gibhard
2019 - TEAM LIMPOPO PROVINCE 181 NKOANA Lerato RSA 182 RAMAHLODI Shaun GBR 183 MUDAU Phillip GBR 184 TSUPANE Tieho GBR 185 MULLER Sheldon GBR 186 GORDON Alan GBR TEAM SUPPORT
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