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PRE-RACE

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

Entries for Weekend Warrior Wellington are now open, click here to sign up.

CAN I RIDE ON AN E-BIKE?

Yes! If you join on an E-Bike you will start ahead of the main race.

HOW DIFFICULT ARE THE ROUTES?

There will be at least 3 different routes on all the events with the shorter routes being designed for the novice and the longer ones for the more serious rider/runner. The routes are classified as Bronze, Silver and Gold.

WHEN DO ENTRIES CLOSE?

Online entries are open until Wednesday at 12H00 am before every event. Late entry fees will apply on race day at registration. 

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE ENTRY FEE?

The Weekend Pass includes access into the village, use of all the Red Cherry amenities and your race entry fee for the 2 days. Tents can be rented from R150, however, you will need to bring your own mattress & bedding. 

The Day Rider fee covers your Race entry and access to the race village before and after the race on the day.

Obviously also the most important ingredient… A whole lotta fun!!!

CAN I TRANSFER MY TICKET?

Yes you can, up to the Monday before the event you can transfer your ticket on the Red Cherry Events portal here within your profile. After the Monday you would need to contact the office to assist you with the transfer. 

CAN I ENTER AS A SUPPORTER, IF SO, WHAT ARE THE COSTS?

There is no cost for spectators to come and support. Should you wish to sleep in your partners tent that is totally up to you. We offer tented rates for non-riding partners at R400 per extra tent needed.

WHEN IS REGISTRATION?

Registration for the event will take place at the event in question venue on Saturday, between 09:30-11:30 and Sunday, between 06:30 – 08:00

WHAT DO I GET AT REGISTRATION?
  1. Rented a tent? You get a tent number
  2. Number boards 

CAN MY NUMBER BOARD BE COLLECTED ON MY BEHALF?

Yes, as long as you have their ID number, name, surname and distance.

DO YOU HAVE A REFUND OR CANCELLATION POLICY?

Riders wanting to cancel for any reason will forfeit the following part of their entry fee: 

  • 100% of the entry fee will be refunded if written notice is received 3 months (90 total Days) before the commencement of the event in question.
  • 75% of the entry fee will be refunded if written notice is received 2 months (60 total Days) before the commencement of the event in question.
  • 0% will be refunded if written notice is received after 1 month before the commencement of the event in question.

    RACE DAY

    WHAT TIME IS REGISTRATION?

    Day of event (refer to event schedule for dates)
    Saturday
    09:30-11:30 Registration for MTB, Weekend Pass & Day Riders

    Sunday
    06:30 – 08:00 Registration for Day Riders

    WHAT TIME DOES THE EVENT START?

    Day of event (refer to event schedule for dates)

    Saturday
    12:30  for Bronze, Silver and Gold riders

    Sunday
    08:30 for Bronze, Silver and Gold riders

    ARE THERE CHARGING STATIONS FOR E-BIKES?

    Charging stations are available in the Chill Zone, with plenty of time to recharge your batteries between stages.

    ARE THERE CUT-OFF TIMES AT THE EVENT?

    There are no cut-off times, we will cheer you on from start to finish. If you feel like you can’t finish, we have support vehicles ready to collect you on the route.

    ARE THERE WATER POINTS ON MTB EVENTS?

    Yes! We have water points scattered throughout the 2 stages of this family-styled stage race.

    ARE HELMETS A REQUIREMENT?

    Yes, riders are required to wear cycling helmets at all times. You will not be allowed to participate without a helmet.

    WHAT ABOUT MY KIDS WHILE I'M RIDING

    We will have a mini kids zone with a jumping castle. Please bring along some toys etc to keep them occupied.

    ARE THERE MEDICS ON ROUTE?

    Yes. We have medics located throughout the route.

    WHAT HAPPENS IF MY BIKE BREAKS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE COURSE?

    There are bike mechanics on standby. However, any parts or products used to fix your bike, are at your own cost. Ensure you have a tube, pump and mini kit available to avoid any additional charges.

    POST RACE

    WHERE ARE MY RESULTS?

    A result SMS will be sent on race day.
    If you’ve not received an SMS, please visit our results page here
     where results are uploaded.

    MY RESULTS ARE INCORRECT, WHO DO I CONTACT?

    Your race results will be sent via an SMS containing a link where incorrect race results can be queried immediately. Please make use of that link or email info@bouttime.co.za

    WHERE DO I GET MY PHOTOS THAT WERE TAKEN DURING THE EVENT?

    Photos are available at www.weekend-warrior.co.za

    Podium and prizes

    See a breakdown of who gets prizes by clicking below here

    VENDOR &

    SPONSORSHIP

    QUERIES

    I WOULD LIKE TO EXHIBIT AT EVENT, HOW DOES IT WORK?

    Please contact team@redcherryevents.co.za for any vendor-related queries.

    WHO SPONSORS THE WEEKEND WARRIOR SERIES?

    MAIN SPONSOR:

    Tru-Cape

    OTHER SPONSORS:

    Squirt Cycling Products,

    Endurade,

    Wildwood Maté,

    Vye 

    HOW DO WE BECOME A SPONSOR?

    Please contact team@redcherryevents.co.za for any sponsorship related queries.

     

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