Substitution entries for 2019 CT Cycle Tour now open
THE substitution entries for the Cape Town Cycle Tour are open for those who would like to participate on March 10.
Entries opened last Wednesday and will close on Monday at 1pm.
The Cape Town Cycle Tour is one the biggest races on the calendar, with more than 35000 participants, and there will be no entries available for late applications.
The substitution entry process is the only legal way to take over another rider’s number if there are no entries available. It allows cyclists who have entered, but no longer wish to participate, the chance to transfer their entry to someone else.
If you ride on someone else’s number, should anything unfortunate happen to you the wrong medical information will be associated with that number, as there is a timing chip for each cyclist providing all their personal information.
Those looking for an entry (and those entrants unable to ride) should follow the steps outlined at: https:// www.capetowncycletour.com/lifecycle-week/ctct/race-entries/substitutions/
Organisers will send an email confirmation letter to the substitute entrant within five working days of receiving the consent letter, and the substitute entrant will be notified of their race number and start time by March 4. All documents must reach organisers before the closing date.
The entrant withdrawing from the event will not be refunded, but they may request that the substitute entrant refund their entry fee. PPA members paid an entry fee of R510 and non-PPA members pay R540. In addition, a fee of R260 is applicable for all substitution entries.
Substitute entrants can collect their race numbers at the Cape Town Cycle Tour Expo at the Cape Town Stadium from March7-9. Every entrant can make use of their RaceTec or Winning Time chip to access the Expo for free.
For more information, contact the Cycle Tour Race Office at 0878207223, info@cycletour.co.za. | Staff Reporter