2015
SPECTATORGUIDE
SPECTATOR POINTS
RACE VILLAGES
WHERE TO WATCH
THE UNTAMED AFRICAN MTB RACE 15 – 22 March 2015
Hopefield
CONTENTS
Moorreesberg
N
Tulbagh
RIDER
N7
REGISTRATION
Riebeek-Kasteel
Darling
Ceres
FANS
Wolseley
TAKE NOTE
Malmesbury
THE NITTY GRITTY
STAGE 5
R2 7
STAGE 3
CPUT
R45
R43
STAGE 6
Wellington
GRAND
RULES AND REGULATIONS
HTS DROSTDY
STAGE 4
N1
MEERENDAL
FINALE
Robben Island
REGISTRATION
SUPERSPORT
Paarl
VIEWING TIMES
M4 8
Table
View
R43
Durbanville
V&A
THE JERSEYS
N1
N7
LEADERS SHOW THEIR COLOURS
Franschhoek
GRAND FINALE
Stellenbosch
CAPE TOWN
Hout Bay
R45
N2
Grabouw
Fa l se Bay
PROLOGUE
R43
Somerset West
UCT
MEERENDAL WINE ESTATE
Villiersdorp
R44
PROLOGUE
CAPE EPIC LIVE
STAY UP TO DATE
Worcester
SITE MAP AND DIRECTIONS
STAGE 1
STAGE 1
OAK VALLEY
Simon’s Town
Elgin
Botrivier
R44
SITE MAP AND DIRECTIONS
STAGE 2
Caledon
N2
STAGE 2
SITE MAP AND DIRECTIONS
R43
Kleinmond
STAGE 3
Cape Point
SITE MAP AND DIRECTIONS
Hermanus
STAGE 4
SITE MAP AND DIRECTIONS
ATLANTIC OCEAN
Gansbaai
0
10
20
km
STAGE 5
SITE MAP AND DIRECTIONS
STAGE 6
SITE MAP AND DIRECTIONS
STAGE 7
SITE MAP AND DIRECTIONS
2
4
4
5
5
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
DIRECTIONS to the Prologue
DIRECTIONS between
from V&A Waterfront
V&A Waterfront - University of Cape Town
the Race Villages
DISTANCE
TOTAL
Head southeast on Dock Rd
1.2km
1.2km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Dock Rd
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Walter Sisulu Ave
Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Blvd/N1/N2
Keep right at the fork to continue on De Waal Dr, follow signs for
M3/Muizenberg
Continue onto Rhodes Dr/M3
Take exit 7 for Woolsack Drive toward University Of Capetown/
Rosebank/M89
200m
400m
5.9km
1.6km
2km
7.9km
Turn right at T-Junction in the direction R43 / Worcester
4.2km
82.4km
180m
9.3km
Turn left at traffic lights onto Somerset Road
DROSTDY HTS on the left
930m
200m
83km
83.2km
DISTANCE
TOTAL
400m
180m
400m
580m
2km
2.5km
44km
46km
HTS Drostdy, Worcester - CPUT, Wellington
DISTANCE
TOTAL
70km
71.2km
Turn right at Elgin Station/Oak Valley sign
700m
71.9km
Follow this road straight until you reach the entrance to
Oak Valley Estate
1.2km
73.1km
DISTANCE
TOTAL
Cape Town - CPUT, Wellington
Cape Town - Meerendal Wine Estate
From Cape Town proceed on the N1 highway direction Paarl
Take Exit 10 to merge onto N7
Take Exit 13A, Malmesbury sign
Turn right at Durbanville sign onto Vissershok Road
Meerendal Wine Estate will be on your left
35km
59,7km
78km
8.2km
70km
1.2km
From Cape Town proceed on the N1 highway direction Paarl
Take Exit 47 onto the R44 and turn left direction Wellington
Turn left onto Distillery Street sign posted R44 Porterville
Continue straight past Main Road on your right
Turn right onto Oakdene Road sign posted Oakdene
Turn right onto at T-Junction in direction Wellington
Turn left onto road sign posted Hexberg Road
Arrive at RV on the right hand side
35km
24,7km
18.3km
9.1 km
From Cape Town proceed on the N2 highway direction
Somerset West passing over Sir Lowry’s Pass
Turn left onto Oudebrug Road, R321/Elgin/Grabouw sign
Turn right onto Main Road, R321/Elgin/Villiersdorp sign
From Cape Town proceed on the N1 highway direction Paarl
Continue straight through the Du Toit Kloof Tunnel Toll gate and
tunnel
Take R43 Exit off N1 highway and turn right direction Worcester
on Rabie/Trappes Street
Keep straight through a traffic circle and turn right onto Church
Street
Turn left onto Somerset Road
Arrive at Drostdy HTS on the right
TOTAL
850m
from Cape Town
Cape Town - HTS Drostdy, Worcester
DISTANCE
240m
DIRECTIONS to the Race Villages
Cape Town - Oak Valley, Elgin
Oak Valley, Elgin - HTS Drostdy, Worcester
From Oak Valley gates proceed to the T-Junction with R321
Turn right onto the R321 towards Villiersdorp
Stay on the R321 (R43) and pass through Villiersdorp in the
direction of Worcester
Stay on the R43 going past the Moddergat Oos sign post
Stay on the R43 going past the Municipal Dumpsite on the left
61.5km
61.5km
44km
105.5km
2km
107.5km
180m
200m
107.7km
108km
DISTANCE
TOTAL
45.7km
23km
1.4km
2.2km
1.3km
1.2km
160m
45.7km
68.7km
70km
72.3km
73.6km
74.5km
75km
DISTANCE
TOTAL
11.3km
3.8km
10.8km
7.9km
11.3km
15.1km
25.9km
33.8km
Exit RV and turn left onto Somerset Road
Turn right at traffic lights onto Church Street
Turn left at traffic lights onto Trappes Street
Keep straight through a traffic circle and turn left onto the N1
highway direction Cape Town
Keep straight on N1 highway and pass through Du Toits Kloof
Tunnel
Take Exit 62 left off N1 sign posted Sonstraal Road
Turn right at stop street signposted Dal Josefat and follow
Sonstraal Road
Continue straight over traffic lights at Van der Stel Road
(Sonstraal Road becomes Meaker Street)
Turn right at traffic lights onto Piet Retief Road direction
Wellington (Landmark AFROX / PLATEX / SPILO)
Keep straight on Piet Retief Road through Wellington
Continue straight over traffic lights at Church Street in Wellington
Turn right at traffic lights onto Pentz Upper Street
Exit left out of traffic circle onto road
Turn right onto road sign posted Hexberg Road
Arrive at RV on the right hand side
CPUT, Wellington - Meerendal Wine Estate
Exit RV and turn left on Hex Pad
Turn right at T-Junction sign posted Nuwekloof Pass
Turn left onto Oakdene Road sign posted Nuwekloof Pass
At T-Junction turn left onto the R44 direction Wellington
At T-Junction turn right onto R44 direction Stellenbosch (R45)
Paarl
Continue straight over four way stop with R45 on R44 direction
Stellenbosch
Turn right onto R312 direction Durbanville
Continue straight over four way stop on R312 direction Durbanville
Turn left onto R302 direction Durbanville)
Continue straight over three sets of traffic lights
Turn right into Plein Street
Continue straight over traffic light at Hibiscus Street Road on Plein
Street
Exit left out of trafic circle onto Koeberg Road
Exit right out of traffic circle onto road sign posted (M48)
Vissershokpad
Exit right out of traffic circle onto Vissershokpad
Arrive at Meerendal on the right hand side
44km
46km
320m
46.3km
5km
51.3km
1km
52.3km
7.2km
8.3km
200m
540m
550m
160m
59.5km
67.8km
68km
68.5km
69km
69.1km
DISTANCE
TOTAL
160m
1.2km
1.3km
160m
1.3km
2.6km
3.6km
6.2km
2.7km
9km
9.5km
15.5km
5.3km
6.1km
400m
18.4km
34km
39.2km
45.3km
46km
200m
46.2km
300m
46.5km
650m
52km
650m
3km
52.6km
55.6km
2015 ABSA CAPE EPIC SPECTATOR GUIDE
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RIDER
FANS
The whole family can come along and enjoy the V&A Waterfront
programme and exciting Amphitheatre activities.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REGISTRATION
TAKE NOTE
Absa Cape Epic Registration
Date:
14 March 2015
Venue:
The Lookout, V&A Waterfront
Time:
09:00 – 14:00
For your safety and that of the riders please park in the designated
areas and do not block the path of the riders. Please abide by the
marshalls’ instructions at all times. To avoid congestion please
follow the directions contained in this guide.
No outside assistance allowed
Live Entertainment – The Amphitheatre programme has something for
everyone so come along and get the latest scoop from the pro rider and
celebrity interviews, watch multiple world trials champion Kenny Beleay
perform gravity defying stunts and get important information on the
untamed eight days to come.
Spectators are not allowed to assist riders – even holding a
bike while a rider pumps the tyre can earn them a penalty or
disqualification. The only assistance a spectator can give a rider
is a good cheer.
Safety for all
Please obey the marshalls and traffic instructions and be polite.
They are there to ensure the safety of not only the riders but of
you, the spectators, too.
Keep it tidy
Please do not litter or smoke, the race passes through some
pristine environments, as well as gorgeous farmlands, and
we would hate to not be invited back. Please respect private
property. Much of the race takes place on conservation sites and
specific access rules apply. Please familiarise yourself with them
in advance.
PROLOGUE
Follow the signs
Come and watch the world’s best riders race against the clock to
determine their starting positions for Stage 1. The route kicks off with
a time-trial around the front of the iconic Table Mountain from the
staging venue at UCT rugby fields.
Controlled crossings
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN
Absa Cape Epic Prologue
Date:
15 March 2015
Venue:
University of Cape Town
Time:
Amateurs – 06:45
Pro riders – 10:30
SUPERSPORT
LIVE ON TV
Specific vantage points for the Prologue have been identified, please
turn to page 7 for further details. Updates to vantage and spectator
points will be communicated on www.cape-epic.com.
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All spectator points will be thouroughly signposted, if in doubt,
follow the signage. No GPS co-ordinates to spectator points have
been provided to ensure that vehicles following the race adhere
to the routes selected to avoid clashing with the race.
At times the race will intersect with access routes. Please adhere
to the traffic marshalls’ instructions at these points. These are
not suitable spectators points so please proceed to the next
designated spectator area before stoping to view the race. Never
park along the race route.
Plan accordingly
Travelling times provided in this guide are estimates and do not
allow for delays caused by congestion and roadworks.
THE NITTY GRITTY
CAPE EPIC LIVE
The Absa Cape Epic is a UCI-sanctioned event, riders earn points
towards world rankings. As such, there are strict rules that the
organisers and riders must abide by. Over and above this, there
are additional regulations that make the Untamed African race an
unfogettable experience that attracts riders from around the world.
Spectators and fans of the race can track the Absa Cape Epic LIVE
from the comfort of their own home or office. Live rider tracking,
finish line feeds, updated leader boards and general race updates
are all just a click away. Visit www.cape-epic.com from 15 March
2015 and follow us on social media.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
STAY UP TO DATE
The two-minute rule
This is the x-factor that makes the Absa Cape Epic different to any
other race: it’s a team race. Team members have to stick together at
all times. If riders are caught more than two minutes away from their
partner at any stage of the race they will receive a time penalty and
may face disqualification.
No towing
Towing is the practice of attaching two riders bikes together with an
elastic cord so that the stronger rider can pull the weaker rider. This is
far too dangerous to do on the Absa Cape Epic, but a good teammate
sits up front so that his or her partner can slipstream.
Blue board riders
If a team has a bad day and misses the maximum stage time they can
still continue to ride but with a blue number board and they will not be
considered official Absa Cape Epic finishers.
SUPERSPORT
VIEWING TIMES
SUPERSPORT
LIVE ON TV
The Prologue and Grand Finale are broadcast
LIVE on SuperSport. Daily highlights are also
broadcast each evening of the race so be sure
to check Dish Magazine or the interactive DSTV
Guide for viewing times and channels.
Visit www.cape-epic.com from 15 March 2015
and follow us on social media.
#2015AbsaCapeEpic
@absacapeepic
Up to the minute race updates
/capeepic
/absacapeepic
Get an inside view into the race
and Like our page
Catch the higlights and special
compilations on our YouTube Channel
/absacapeepic
Experience the Absa Cape Epic
on Instagram
LEADERS JERSEYS
SPECIAL JERSEYS
MEN
ABSA AFRICAN JERSEY
WOMEN
EXXARO JERSEY
The yellow zebra jersey is worn by the leading
team in the Men’s category. Stage times
are added up and the team with the lowest
cumulative time at the end of each stage gets
to wear the iconic jersey the next day. The team
in yellow after the full eight days of racing is the
overall winner
In 2014 the Women’s category prize purse was
boosted to equal that of the men, thanks to
Sasol’s sponsorship. Since 2012 the top women
riders also gained UCI points, which served
to sharpen the competition in this category,
with 2015 promising to be the most closely
contested yet.
The striking red Absa African Jersey is
awarded to the highest-placed team where
both members hold passports from an African
country, regardless of their category. The
competition for this special jersey becomes
more intense every year. The overall winners of
the Absa African jersey are awarded the Burry
Stander Memorial Trophy.
The Exxaro Jersey is awarded to the top
historically disadvantaged South African team
where both riders are under the ages of 26. The
Exxaro MTB Academy was created to increase
access to the sport for previously disadvantaged
South Africans. In recent years the number if
competitors for this jersey has mushroomed.
OTHER JERSEYS
MASTERS
The race for the blue Masters’ category jersey
has become nearly as fierce as that for the
overall victory. Both team members in this
category must be between the ages of 40 and
49 years.
Every year there are riders in the field who
are entitled to wear the distinctive rainbow
jerseys - white with green, yellow, black, red
and blue stripes across the chest. These are
reigning world champions in any of the cycling
disciplines. A world champion must wear the
jersey when competing in the same discipline
for which the title was won.
GRAND MASTERS
SOUTH AFRICAN CHAMPION
MIXED
OUTCAST JERSEY
The distinctive purple jersey was introduced in
2013 and has proved to be highly competitive,
with several teams vying for the top spot. To
compete in this category both team members
must be over 50 years of age.
The male/female combination adds a different
dynamic to racing the Absa Cape Epic, and the
race for the dark green jerseys has proved to be
fiercely contested. As in the other categories,
communication and understanding your
partner’s strengths and weaknesses is critical to
success in the mixed race.
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WORLD CHAMPION
The South African champions’ jerseys have
green and gold stripes across the chest.
Reigning South African champions in each of
the respective cycling disciplines wear them
when competing.
This jersey only applies to UCI registered riders
if their partner drops out. It helps other riders
identify them. Outcast riders may not assist
other riders or interfere with the outcome of the
race.
GRAND FINALE
22 March 2015
This year, for the first time ever, the Grand Finale will be held at Meerendal Wine Estate
(previously the Prologue venue).
The last stage of the Absa Cape Epic finishes like it starts, with a
bang. The beautiful Meerndal Wine Estate in Durbanville hosts this
prestigious event in 2015. Not only is it a fitting end to eight incredibly
tough days of competiton and comaraderie for the riders, but also
your chance to witness the final battle between the world’s best
mountain bikers as they race for final honours. Bring along family and
friends to welcome these brave athletes home as they they recognise
their dreams of becoming official Absa Cape Epic finishers.
It promises to be a day of adventure as riders fight it out on the
spectaular singletrack on the estate – accompanied by great food, fine
wine and live entertainment in a truly superb setting.
Hospitality packages are available for the day, please contact Lena
([email protected]) for more information.
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PROLOGUE
SUNDAY 15 March 2015
V&A
WATERFRONT
UCT, Cape Town – 20km
The Prologue is the team time trail that
determines starting positons for Stage 1.
The 2015 prologue will be taking place on
the slopes of the iconic Table Mountain
with the staging grounds at the University
of Cape Town.
Woodstock
N2
NelsonM
andela
N2
University Estate
Walmer Estate
M3
M3
Vredehoek
Rhode’s
Memorial
Please note:
Spectators are, due to the environmental
sensitivity of Table Mountain National Park,
kindly requested to only make use of the two
dedicated Vantage Points on the route and
are to abide by the rules governing those
areas at all times.
RONDEBOSCH
UCT
Devil’s Peak
A
N
M3
VANTAGE POINTS
A
Tafelberg Road – Dead Man’s Tree
Rh
B
od
es
Dr
TABLE MOUNTAIN
NATIONAL PARK
Do not litter. Smoking is not permitted
anywhere in Table Mountain National Park.
Spectators are to obey marshalls at all times.
Newlands Picnic Site
CTI
AIRPORT
M4
Blvd
V&A WATERFRONT
Rhodes Dr
N
NEWLANDS FOREST
Wools
ac
k Dr
B
Newlands
RONDEBOSCH
Ring Rd
Claremont
M3
Rhod
M3
es Dr
ceRd
UCT
Upper
Campus
Residen
e
y Av
ersit
Ring Rd
Univ
Maps supplied by
M63
Bishopscourt
University Ave
KIRSTENBOSCH
NATIONAL BOTANICAL
GARDENS
0
0
8
200
400
m
100
200
m
Start
Spec A:
Spec B:
Finish
From
6:45
7:10
7:45
7:53
Last
12:00
12:30
12:45
12:50
Rider Distance
11,3km
18km
20km
HOTTENTOTS-HOLLAND NATURE RESERVE
STAGE 1
VILLIERSDORP
MONDAY 16 March 2015
Nuweberg Dam
Oak Valley to Oak Valley – 113km
Stage 1 offers spectators three fantastic
viewing spots.
Houw Hoek Inn is a
gracious combination of old-world
charm and modern conveniences where
spectators can relax and watch the race
go by while enjoying some breakfast.
South Hill hosts Spectator Point B and
will be offering wine tasting, as they did
in 2014 (to great acclaim!). Spectator
Point C at Thandi will have sumptuous
lunch options, accompanied of course by
world-class wines straight from the farm:
a perfect way to while away the afternoon
as the riders pass by.
R321
GROENLANDBERG NATURE RESERVE
Eikenhof Dam
ROAD
CLOSURE
Grabouw
STAGE 1
OAK VALLEY
STAGE 2
N2
CAPE TOWN
SPECTATOR POINTS
D
D
T
650m
1.2km
5.1km
11km
12km
T
D
T
B
N2
A
Houhoek Pass
Palmiet
CALEDON
B
A
From Oak Valley gates proceed to the T-Junction with
R321
Turn left onto the R321 towards Grabouw
At the T-Junction turn left towards N2 / Caledon
650m 650m
At the N2 turn left onto the N2 towards Caledon
550m 1.2km
Turn left into the HOUW HOEK INN
14.1km 15.3km
Thandi (Farm Kitchen) from Oak Valley
C
iet
lm
Pa
From Oak Valley gates proceed to the T-Junction with
R321
Turn left onto the R321 towards Grabouw
At the T-Junction turn left towards N2 / Caledon
650m
At the N2 turn left onto the N2 towards Caledon
550m
Turn right at the road sign posted The Valley
3.9km
Tar road becomes a gravel road
6km
Turn right into the gates of SOUTH HILL FARM
7km
Houw Hoek Inn from Oak Valley
Elgin
R321
(D = Leg Distance and T = Total Distance)
South Hill Farm from Oak Valley
N
C
From Oak Valley gates proceed to the T-Junction with
R321
Turn left onto the R321 towards Grabouw
At the T-Junction turn left towards N2 / Caledon
650m 650m
At the N2 turn left onto the N2 towards Caledon
550m 1.2km
Turn left into THANDI (Farm Kitchen)
4.8km 6km
0
1
2
km
Start
Spec A
Spec B
Spec C
Finish
Lead
7:00
9:07
10:19
11:04
11:24
Back
7:30
11:44
14:09
15:39
16:19
Rider
Distance
55km
87km
105km
113km
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VILLIERSDORP
N
Nuweberg Dam
STAGE 2
TUESDAY 17 March 2015
Oak Valley to Oak Valley – 92km
HOTTENTOTS-HOLLAND
NATURE RESERVE
Close to the race village and a great spot
to catch the action is Spectator Point A
at Elgin Country Club. With breathtaking
surroundings and lots of refreshment on
offer this is a perfect spot to view the
early racing. The amphitheatre at Paul
Cluver plays host to Spectator Point B: it
has lots of seating and space for children
to play and is an ideal setting to relax and
take in the race.
Eikenhof Dam
A
Worcester
SPECTATOR POINTS
From Oak Valley gates proceed to the T-Junction with
R321
Turn left onto the R321 towards Grabouw
At the T-Junction turn right towards Grabouw
Turn right at stop sign into Worcester Street
Turn right onto gravel road towards the Elgin Country
Club
Cross railway lines and turn left onto old tar road
towards the Elgin Country Club
Bear right and into the gates of the ELGIN COUNTRY CLUB
Paul Cluver Wines from Oak Valley
D
T
A
B
STAGE 1
R321
OAK VALLEY
STAGE 2
N2
650m
730m
650m
1.3km
1km
2.3km
70m
2.4km
1.3km
3.6km
D
T
From Oak Valley gates proceed to the T-Junction with
R321
Turn left onto the R321 towards Grabouw
At the T-Junction turn left towards N2 / Caledon
650m
At the N2 turn left onto the N2 towards Caledon
550m
Turn left toward Paul Cluver
2.8km
Turn right toward Paul Cluver
50m
Enter gates of Paul Cluver
310m
Turn left towards PAUL CLUVER
730m
Turn right
740m
Park in the field on the right
440m
CAPE TOWN
Palm
iet
N2
B
Applethwaite Lake
CALEDON
650m
1.2km
4km
4.1km
4.5km
5km
5.7km
6.1km
0
10
Elgin
Grabouw
(D = Leg Distance and T = Total Distance)
Elgin Country Club from Oak Valley
GROENLANDBERG
NATURE RESERVE
R321
1
2
km
Start
Spec A
Spec B
Finish
Lead
7:00
8:56
9:50
10:45
Back
7:30
11:52
13:40
15:31
Rider
Distance
44,5km
68km
92km
STAGE 3
R45
Worcester
Wellington
WEDNESDAY 18 March 2015
N1
STAGE 3
HTS DROSTDY
Oak Valley to Worcester – 128km
STAGE 4
Boskloof Sports Field offers a wide open
space with views of the surrounding
mountains for spectators to spread out
and watch the best of the best race by
(and, of course, the rest of the field).
Spectator Point B at Eagle’s Cliff Wine
Estate will offer wine tasting as well as
other food and beverage offerings while
riders pass through the water point and
the cellar itself. Bird lovers should keep
an eye on the sky for the pair of rare black
eagles, which call the cliffs home.
Brandvlei Dam
Paarl
Huguenot Tunnel
N1
CAPE TOWN
LIMIETBERG
NATURE RESERV
E
R45
R45
SPECTATOR POINTS
Villiersdorp
(D = Leg Distance and T = Total Distance)
T
A
A
Theewaterskloof
Dam
R43
Grabouw
44.4km
CAPE
TOWN
D
T
B
0
0
35km
4
Start
Spec A
Spec B
Finish
STAGE 2
6
km
VILLIERSDORP
0
1
km
WORCESTER
Lead
7:00
8:29
9:48
11:40
0
Back
7:30
10:28
13:07
16:51
100 200
m
R321
R43
ELGIN/
GRABOUW
Theewaterskloof
Da m
A
Rider
Distance
38km
75km
128km
Worcester
h
Hig
R43
STAGE 3
ELGIN/GRABOUW
B
HTS DROSDTY
s
60.6km
63km
2
OAK VALLEY
pe
aapp
900m
2.4km
2
km
N2
N
STAGE 1
ett
errsse
ome
Sm
So
24.7km 59.7km
1
Elgin
Tr
35km
ROAD
CLOSURE
R321
s
200m
34.6km
40km
44km
44.2km
ek
34.6km
6km
4km
200m
Ho
Eagles Cliff from Oak Valley
From Oak Valley gates proceed to the T-Junction with
R321
Turn right onto the R321 towards Villiersdorp
Stay on the R321 (R43) and pass through Villiersdorp in
the direction of Worcester
Turn right onto gravel road at the Moddergat Oos /
Eagles Cliff sign post
Turn right on gravel road sign posted Eagles Cliff
Turn left into gates of EAGLES CLIFF
D
HOTTENTOTS-HOLLAND
NATURE RESERVE
M
od
de
r
Boskloof Sports Field from Oak Valley
From Oak Valley gates proceed to the T-Junction with
R321
Turn right onto the R321 towards Villiersdorp
Turn right onto the R43 towards the N2 / Hermanus
Turn left at Boskloof sign post
Drive to Boskloof gates and onto gravel road
Turn right on gravel road
Turn right on gravel road and drive behind building to
SPORTS FIELD
B
R43
Franschhoek
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STAGE 4
R43
VILLIERSDORP
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STAGE 4
DE DOORNS
THURSDAY 19 March 2015
N
FAIRY GLEN GAME RESERVE
Worcester to Worcester – 111km
N1
Roux
R43
N1
CAPE TOWN
A
R43
0
2.0km
2.5km
1.5km
4km
4.7km
8.7km
T
2
km
VILLIERSDORP
C
A
N1
R43
B
400m
580m
2.0km
2.5km
13.3km
15.8km
1.1km
17km
D
T
4.5km
900m
5.4km
350m
5.8km
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Worcester
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0
200
400
m
VILLIERSDORP
R43
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2.0km
111km
Panorama
me
400m
580m
28km
43km
93km
C
Hospital Hill
So
400m
180m
Rider
Distance
KAROO DESERT NATIONAL
BOTANICAL GARDEN
Worcester Da m
pp
Tra
400m
180m
Back
8:00
10:04
11:19
14:54
16:21
Roux
D
1
Lead
7:00
8:02
8:39
10:27
11:40
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Van Riebeek Park
Roux
400m
580m
Start
Spec A
Spec B
Spec C
Finish
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B
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D
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A
N1
Roux Park
Roux
400m
180m
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12
T
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Exit RV and turn left onto Somerset Road
Turn right at traffic lights onto Church Street
Turn left at traffic lights onto Trappes Street
Keep straight through a traffic circle and turn right onto
the N1 highway direction Beaufort West
Turn left into Roux / Haarlem Street sign posted
Karootuin
Turn left into Roux Street sign posted Botanical
Gardens
Turn right into BOTANICAL GARDENS
D
Tra
Karoo Botanical Gardens from HTS DROSTDY
R60
STAGE 4
ie
Exit RV and turn left onto Somerset Road
Turn right at traffic lights onto Church Street
Turn left at traffic lights onto Trappes Street
Keep straight through a traffic circle and turn right onto
the N1 highway direction Beaufort West
Cross railway bridge and turn right off N1 highway onto
tar road
Turn into GLEN HEATLI farm on the right
Worcester
STAGE 3
HTS DROSTDY
b
Ra
Glen Heatli Farm from HTS DROSTDY
KAROO DESERT NATIONAL
BOTANICAL GARDEN
Brandwacht
cht
(D = Leg Distance and T = Total Distance)
Exit RV and turn left onto Somerset Road
Turn right at traffic lights onto Church Street
Turn left at traffic lights onto Trappes Street
Keep straight through a traffic circle and cross the N1
highway
Continue straight through 2 traffic circles and turn
right onto Brandwacht Street
Continue straight to gates of
FAIRY GLEN GAME RESERVE
C
CONTROLLED
CROSSING
SPECTATOR POINTS
Fairy Glen from HTS DROSTDY
B
Hex
A
Besides being Spectator Point A, Fairy
Glen Game Reserve also hosts the famous
African Big Five. Game drives can be prearranged with the reserve for spectators
aiming to see some of South Africa’s
wildlife, or they can simply enjoy some
tea or coffee as the riders whizz by. At
Spectator Point B, Glen Heatlie Farm will
provide refreshments for all to enjoy. Then
the Karoo National Botanical Gardens
makes for a truly picturesque and tranquil
environment for spectators to kick back
and watch tired riders begin their final
strech back to the race village.
0
200
400
m
STAGE 5
Tulbagh
Gouda
FRIDAY 20 March 2015
Worcester to Wellington - 117km
Prince Alfred’s
Hamlet
TOUWSRIVIER
Nuwekloof Pass
R46
Spectator Point A is on an unnamed
farm and will delight spectators with its
views of the riders descending into the
Wolseley Valley.
R44
N
Voëlvlei Dam
Ceres
Wolseley
Voortrekker
SPECTATOR POINT
CERES MOUNTAIN
FYNBOS RESERVE
R43
Hermon
(D = Leg Distance and T = Total Distance)
Unnamed from HTS DROSTDY
R46
CONTROLLED CROSSING
D
T
400m
580m
A
A
R44
2.5km
LIMIETBERG
NATURE RESERVE
4.3km
Bain’s Kloof
ROAD CLOSED
20.1km
21.7km
21.9km
22.1km
R301
STAGE 5
CPUT
Oakdene
STAGE 6
R43
e
eed
Br
Exit RV and turn left onto Somerset Road
Turn right at traffic lights onto Church Street
400m
Turn left at traffic lights onto Trappes Street
180m
Keep straight through a traffic circle and turn left onto
2.0km
the N1 highway direction Cape Town
Turn right onto the R43 sign posted Ceres
1.8km
Turn right onto gravel road sign posted Botha Muurbal
15.8km
Klub
Turn left onto gravel road
1.6km
Turn right on gravel road
250m
Arrive at field on the right
200m
PROCEED TO WELLINGTON VIA THE N1
DO NOT MAKE USE OF BAINS KLOOF PASS
Worcester
Wellington
N1
R43
STAGE 3
HTS DROSTDY
R45
STAGE 4
Brandvlei Dam
Paarl
CAPE TOWN
N1
0
VILLIERSDORP
Huguenot Tunnel
2
4
km
A
R43
0 400800
m
WORCESTER
Start
Spec A
Finish
Lead
7:00
8:29
11:32
Back
7:30
10:28
16:35
Rider
Distance
36,5km
117km
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STAGE 6
SATURDAY 21 March 2015
N
Wellington to Wellington – 71km
Oakdene
The penulitmate stage for the 2015
race offers spectators a number of
opportunities to watch riders battle it out.
Welbedaght Wine Farm, besides boasting
its very own cricket oval, will provide a
great place to start the day with a hearty
breakfast. Spectator Point B at Linton
Park Wines will allow spectators to take
in the ambience of this old-world wonder
while watching the racing. The beauty
of the Lelienfontein Farm is another
must for spectators and will have various
refreshments on offer under the old oak
tree. Doolhof, the final spectator point
for the day, will offer delicious picnics to
spectators who can find a shady spot to
unwind and enjoy the afternoon.
A
B
SPECTATOR POINTS
Slangrivier
CONTROLLED
CROSSING
(D = Leg Distance and T = Total Distance)
Welbedaght Wine Farm from CPUT
D
Exit RV and turn left on Hex Pad
Turn right at T-Junction sign posted Nuwekloof Pass
160m
Turn right onto gravel road sign posted Schalk Burger
6.6km
& Sons / Oakdene Road
Turn left into WELBEDAGHT WINE FARM
Linton Park from CPUT
1.3km
T
160m
700m
800m
1.75km
300m
100m
700m
1.5km
3.25km
3.55km
3.65km
Bosman Family Vineyards from CPUT
D
T
14
D
1.5km
2.6km
3.4km
300m
CPUT
CONTROLLED CROSSING
STAGE 6
8km
T
Doolhof from CPUT
Krom
6.7km
D
Exit RV and turn right on Hex Pad
At T-junction turn right and continue on road
Continue straight on gravel road
Enter gates of DOOLHOF
Arrive at parking on the left
Hexberg
STAGE 5
Exit RV and turn right on Hex Pad
Turn left on Slangrivier Road
Tar road becomes gravel road
Bear right into the gates of Slangrivier / Linton Park
Turn left toward storage building
Arrive at spectator point
Exit RV and turn right on Hex Pad
At T-junction go straight into Groenland/Lelienfontein
1.5km
gates
Arrive at parking on the left
200m
A
D
C
CONTROLLED CROSSING
Bain’s Kloof
B
R301
Wellington
WOLSELEY
R301
C
1.5km
1.7km
T
1.5km
4.1km
7.5km
7.8km
D
PAARL
0
400
800
m
Start
Spec A
Spec B
Spec C
Spec D
Finish
Lead
7:00
7:15
7:45
8:05
9:03
10:30
Back
8:30
9:15
10:00
10:40
12:37
14:36
Rider
Distance
8km
19km
26km
48,5km
71km
STAGE 7
SUNDAY 21 March 2015
Wellington to Meerendal – 87km
A
R302
CPUT
STAGE 6
R45
Wellington
R304
Paarl
R44
R312
GRAND
WORCESTER
MEERENDAL
N1
FINALE
SPECTATOR POINT
M48
(D = Leg Distance and T = Total Distance)
Exit RV and turn left on Hex Pad
Turn right at T-Junction sign posted Nuwekloof Pass
Turn left onto Oakdene Road sign posted Nuwekloof
Pass
At T-Junction turn left onto the R44 direction
Wellington
Turn right onto R45 / Lady Loch Road sign posted
Malmesbury
At T-Junction turn right direction Malmesbury
At T-Junction turn right onto the R45 direction
Malmesbury
Turn left onto road sign posted Klipheuwel / VoorPaardeberg
Turn left onto gravel road sign posted DAVID FROST
WINES and bear right
Bear left on gravel road
Drive past storage buildings and arrive at water point
STAGE 5
R44
The final spectator point for the 2015
Absa Cape Epic lies on the stunning
vineyards of Vondeling Wines, chosen to
give spectators enough time to get to
the finish once their riders have passed
through. The new Grand Finale venue
of Meerendal Wine Estate is not to be
missed: spectators can enjoy the live
entertainment throughout the day while
giving the riders the heroes’ welcome
they deserve.
Vondeling from CPUT
CONTROLLED
CROSSING
N
D
T
160m
160m
1.2km
1.8km
1.3km
3.1km
900m
4km
1.6km
5.6km
5.4km
11km
6.2km
17.2km
4.4km
21.6km
200m
200m
21.8km
22km
A
R302
Plein
Vissershok
Koeberg
R44
N1
Durbanville
CAPE
TOWN
R304
R302
0
Start
Spec A
Finish
2
Lead
8:00
8:46
11:15
Back
8:45
10:17
15:16
Rider
Distance
23km
87km
STELLENBOSCH
4
km
R45
Breede
R44
CONTROLLED
CROSSING
A
Lady Loch
STAGE 5
CPUT
Oakdene
R45
PAARL
0
1
2
STAGE 6
Kr
om
Hexberg
Wellington
km
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