Results & Pics: Polkadraai Series #3 presented by Lights by Linea

Great stuff,now how about organizing spring league or racing in spring?I really think you'll get the numbers.Good racing on safe circuits.Forget about the ppa.

That is the plan - this series was put together in a very short space of time. But we need all your help to promote the series not only by racing, but also getting the word out to potential spectators thus to make it worth while for the sponsors - as without money thing like this don't happen! Thanks again to Lights by Linea / Wayne Roberts for getting road racing in the Western Cape back on track!

The final Cat 1 crit on the 24th is going to happen in Stellenbosch centre some teams from up country have confirm that they will be sending their riders - so should be good entertainment value for the crowds.

Update - on the final night crit on 24th and not to mention Track on Tuesday tomorrow night:

The Night Time Crit is by invitation only so you have two more events to impress the selectors. As the street circuit will be tight, very fast and will be watched by thousands of people, the field will be limited to 50 Athletes, 16 of those spots are already taken by the Top Pro Teams who will joining us for the double header on the 24 August.

Tomorrow evening there is a track event at the Bellville Velodrome, starting at 6.30pm, go check it out - exciting and pulsating!

That is the plan - this series was put together in a very short space of time. But we need all your help to promote the series not only by racing, but also getting the word out to potential spectators thus to make it worth while for the sponsors - as without money thing like this don't happen! Thanks again to Lights by Linea / Wayne Roberts for getting road racing in the Western Cape back on track!

 

The final Cat 1 crit on the 24th is going to happen in Stellenbosch centre some teams from up country have confirm that they will be sending their riders - so should be good entertainment value for the crowds.

So only cat 1 for that night race?

I did my first crit the weekend, loved it! Racing is hard, pace is fast and I think this is promoting cycling and can defenitely see the sport grow!

We need some proper racing, yes the PPA races is nice....but this truly will promote the sport. Would be awesome if we can get a crit in town, through the streets...spectators will defenitely come watch! Imagine racing along the promenade in town.

Awesome job Lights by Linea!

Awesome job Wayne and Lights by Linea.

Looks well organised from the photos!

 

Just been wondering what the 3 different jerseys are?

 

Yellow = Overall series Leader

Green = Points leader? Are there sprint points during the race or only at the finish?

White = I dont know ... climber, youngest newcomber?

TANK! to answer that. Green is from sprints during the race yes, and the young rider is the best placed

u23 rider at the end of every race.

TANK! to answer that. Green is from sprints during the race yes, and the young rider is the best placed

u23 rider at the end of every race.

Ray, when is the sprint hotspots during the race?

So only cat 1 for that night race?

Yup thats correct but their will be racing on the 24th for all cats (including cat 1 I been told) on the current cirt in the afternoon, believe 1 hour earlier than the current time for that day. The circuit in the town is quite tight so the field needs to be limited to 50 riders for safety reasons.

Ray, when is the sprint hotspots during the race?

Sprints at 30min, 1hour and then the finish line

thnx, now I know for the next one

thnx, now I know for the next one

Pasop, jy gaan die sprints heeltemal mis as jy so aan jou nuwe tjerrie sit en dink!

Ry sy fiets?

Pasop, jy gaan die sprints heeltemal mis as jy so aan jou nuwe tjerrie sit en dink!

 

Ry sy fiets?

haha...ons doen so bietjie trail running ja...sy sal eventually begin fietsry

Any idea where I can find the full results?

Images from the event.

http://capcha.co.za/?page_id=9740

 

 

TANK! to answer that. Green is from sprints during the race yes, and the young rider is the best placed

u23 rider at the end of every race.

Thanks Cox

From the photos it looks like mini Tour De Polkadraai!

Thats the idea! Lights by Linea have a passion about the sport! They want to show the public the sport in an exciting way. The 24th is going to be exciting 2 pro crits in one day! Bonitas, Abantu & Nu Water all racing.

Mexican wave to the sponsor.

Special guy.

Special company.

Awesome vision.

guys, cant find links, times and route ?

pointers to a map ?

From the sponsor:

"We would really like to get 120 riders at the event this weekend, please spread the word and encourage all competitive cycling athletes to come and experience this exciting and spectator friendly version of the sport."

speed cycling!! what has happened to Derek Wilsnagh who wrote cycling articles for the Argus.

Words from the sponsor:

"Hi there all you cycling Athletes, we are putting the final signatures in place and will announce some more exciting news tomorrow.

Somebody has connections because the weather is going to be on the chilly side 17*, light wind, but NO RAIN for Saturday afternoon.

Who will go into the Double Header and Invitational in Yellow Green and White?"