The 100 early bird entries for the 2016 Absa Cape Epic sold out in nine seconds on Monday.
“A lot of people were ready and counting the seconds until they opened at 3pm,” said race founder Kevin Vermaak. “Nine seconds later they were all gone.”
There were more than 500 hopefuls who completed the early bird form, but they clicked the ‘submit’ button a fraction too late.
Those who missed out on an early bird entry can apply through the lottery system, which opened as the early bird process closed and runs until May 30, 2015.
Professional riders can apply for a wildcard entry if they hold a valid UCI racing license and have appropriate racing qualifications. Those riders wishing to support one of the official charities, can buy a charity entry and thereby support a good cause. Entries are also available for media on request, but are limited. Lastly, Absa Cape Epic volunteers receive a guaranteed entry to the following year’s race.
Successful lottery entrants will be notified at the beginning of June, and can start their training programmes in anticipation of next year’s race. The cost is R59 600 per team.
Those interested can register for the lottery on the website.
Just shows, the demand is still there