PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION 4th ANNUAL BOKNES – WOODY CAPE CYCLE RACE

The Boknes–Woody Cape Cycle Race was first held in December 2022, attracting 150 entrants for its inaugural event. By December 2024, entries had grown to 250.

The December holiday race has become a real favourite, and the 2025 event is shaping up to be our best one yet! Mark your calendars for Saturday, 27 December - the 54km race kicks off at 6:00am and the 10km race starts at 6:30am.

The race is brought to you by the Boknes Ratepayers Association, and for the 2nd consecutive year, we have Pam Golding Properties as our main sponsor. With their support, the event is more polished and professional. A big thank you also goes to the Alexandria/Kenton Round Table, who continue to back us with essential public liability insurance.

ROUTES

The challenging 54km circular gravel route f rom Boknes via Woody Cape and Alexandria, returning to Boknes. and will be cycled clockwise, starting along the coastal road to enjoy its scenic views, then passing through the Woody Cape Wilderness before returning via Alexandria.

The 10km route is designed as an easy, fun ride suitable for all members of the family. It follows a route through Boknes and Cannon Rocks villages, with a finishing 5km stretch on gravel back to Boknes along the coastal road. The net elevation gain is 800m.

VENUE

Start & Finish: Main Road in front of the Boknes Community Hall.

Main Road, between Daniel Scheepers Road and the Community Hall, will be closed from 05:00 to 11:00 to allow clear passage for departing and arriving riders.

Parking is available along Main Road from the Community Hall toward the beach and behind the Boknes Community Hall. Access to parking is via detours through Daniel Scheepers Road and Diaz Street.

Hi-Tech Security guards will monitor all parked
vehicles.

CATERING

Boerewors rolls, pancakes, soft drinks, and other treats will be on sale at the start/finish area in front of the hall from early morning until late.

The MM Coffee Van will be available from 05:00 until after the race.

While the Community Hall does not have a liquor licence, participants, families, and friends are welcome to bring along beverages of choice in cooler boxes, which can be kept in vehicles during the race.

Jumping Castle for the young ones to enjoy.

AWARDS & PRIZES

All finishers will receive a unique medal engraved on locally grown Red Eucalyptus wood.

The men’s and women’s 54km winners will be jointly awarded the Willem van Zyl floating trophy each year.

Cash prizes, sponsored by Pam Golding Properties, will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category: men’s and women’s 54km, and men’s and women’s 10km.

A special award will be presented to the first male and first female Great Grand Master rider (60+).

Additional spot prizes, generously donated by local businesses, will add to the excitement on the day.

 

 

 

 

Bikes Allowed

E-bikes are welcome to participate; however, no prizes or trophies will be awarded for e-bike riders. As such, e-bikes will be classified in the "fun ride" category for both the 10km and 54km routes.

Gravel bikes are also permitted and will compete on equal footing with mountain bikes.

 

Age rules

54km race: 17 years and older - No restriction.
                     13 to 16 years - must ride with adult supervision.
                     No riders 12 years and younger will be permitted.

10km race: 13 years and older - no restriction.                                                                                                           12 years and younger - must ride with adult supervision.

ENTRY, PAYMENTS & NUMBER COLLECTION

All entries must be made online through this website (registration link to be provided).

54km race: R280 per person, subject to the age rules.
10km race: R100 per person for ages 13 and older | R50 per person for those 12 years and under.

Entries close strictly at 18:00 on Friday, 26th December.

Number collection at the Boknes Community Hall on Friday, 26th December, from 09:00 to 18:00.
No numbers willbe handed over without confirmed payment into our bank account.

Late entries:

No new entries will be accepted on the morning of the race.

An electronic card payment facility will be available on Friday the 26th and Saturday the 27th to process payments for entries made before the deadline of 18:00 on Friday the 26th.

ENTRIES ARE NOT OPEN YET.

ENTRIES WILL OFFICIALLY OPEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF NOVEMBER. WE WILL NOTIFY ALL PREVIOUS ENTRANTS BY EMAIL WHEN ENTRIES OPEN.