RIDE FOR SIGHT 2025

Online Entries Closing on 4 February 2025

ENTRY INFO

ENTRY FEES 

116KM SUPER CLASSIC (Presented by Ensure Gold)

Individual = R580
Tandem = R960 (for both cyclists)
Para Individual = R530
Para Tandem = R750 (for both cyclists)
Para Guide = R230
E-Bikes = R580 (only pedal assisted)

Bona Fide Development Clubs = R530 (excluding Day License) (need to enter at the Retina SA Office, no online entries, e-mail headoffice@retinasa.org.za)

Day License = R50

62KM DS 24 CHALLENGE

Individual = R400
Tandem = R680 (for both cyclists)
Para Individual = R370
Para Tandem = R580 (for both cyclists)
Para Guide = R230
Day License = R50
E-Bikes = R380 (only pedal assisted)

Bona Fide Development Clubs = R370 (excluding Day License) (need to enter at the Retina SA Office, no online entries, e-mail headoffice@retinasa.org.za)

Day License = R50

FINISH TIME TIMING BOARD

To have your time recorded you will need to purchase a Finish Time Timing Boards at R140 (Compulsory). NO TIMING BOARD – NO TIME

Good news! If you participated in the Cape Town Cycle Tour 2024 or the Emperors Palace Classic 2024, you could use those timing boards for this event.

IMPORTANT INFO

When registering on the online entry portal, the system will automatically detect if you have the correct Timing Board. If you do, you won’t be charged at checkout. However, if you don’t have a Timing Board linked to your profile, you will be billed R140 for one, and this option cannot be deselected.

For any queries regarding timing boards, please contact Cape Town Cycle Tour directly at: 📞 087 820 7223 📧 info@entries.co.za

Timing boards will also be available for purchase during registration.

ONLINE ENTRIES

Scan the QR Code to Enter Online or click HERE

WIN BIG: Premium Orbea Bike & Magical Tree Top Escape!

DONATION DRAW

National Lotteries Board Scheme No 00187-24

Win a Premium Orbea Bike Worth R50,000! Sponsored by Cycle Lab

Don’t miss your chance to own this high-end Orbea bike! It boasts a lightweight Orbea Orca carbon OMR frame and ICR fork, a Shimano 105 groupset, alloy tubeless-ready rims, and Vittoria Zafiro V 700x28c tires.

Win a Magical Treetop Escape! Sponsored by Pezulu Lodge

Purchase a ticket for a chance to win a 2 night’s stay for 2 Valued at R15,560 at the exclusive tree house game Lodge situated in the game-rich Limpopo Province, SA, close proximity to Kruger National Park – luxury treehouse stay with meals & game drive.

Increase your odds by purchasing multiple tickets. R30 per ticket.

Experience Africa in style. 

Draw for the Orbea Bike and the Pezulu Getaway will take place at the Dis-Chem Ride for Sight on 16 February 2025

INFO HUB

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Registration will take place from 13-15 February 2025.

13 FEBRUARY 2025
CYCLE LAB LYNNRIDGE MALL
No 1 Jacobson Street, Lynnwood Service Road, Lynnwood Ridge 
Time: 09h00 – 17h00
Tel: 012 003 2140

14 FEBRUARY 2025
CYCLE LAB FOURWAYS
Fourways Retail Park
Cnr William Nicol & Lesley Avenue, Fourways
Time: 09H00 – 17h00
Tel: 011 707 4700

15 FEBRUARY 2025
CYCLE LAB BOKSBURG
Centric Park, Cnr Romeo Street & North Rand Road
Time: 09h00 – 14h00
Tel: 011 823 3009

HOTLINES

Retina SA 011 450 1181
E-mail: headoffice@retinasa.org.za and events@retinasa.org.za
Cape Cycle Tour Emergency Number: 087 820 7223

MEDICAL AND EMERGENCY BACKUP

Dial-a-Medic: Emergency number on the day 082 550 2482
Immediate Assistance: Download the MYSOS App for immediate assistance on the day.

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DIRECTIONS TO START

N17
Johannesburg to Springs Highway, Rondebult R21 offramp
North to Boksburg.
Right into Bigwood (2nd lights).
Right into Trichardt Road, left into Dudley Smith and right into Stadium.

N12
Johannesburg/Witbank Highway.
Atlas Road offramp.
South to Boksburg (R43).
Road becomes Van Dyk Road.
Right into Commissioner Street, left into Jubilee Road.

START & CUT-OFF TIMES

START TIMES 
116km – from 06h15
62km – from 07h30

CUT OFF TIMES
08:30 – For 116km to change to 62km at route split (15,7km)
11:30 – at Water Point 3 (+ 72km on 116km route)
12:45 – all cyclists at Water Point 4 (+ 93km on 116km Route).
14:00 – Final.

PHOTOGRAPHS

Based on the feedback we received from you, our valued cyclists, we have partnered with Action Photo SA to capture participant photos from this year’s Ride.

Please note they can only identify images to visible race numbers and that should you reside outside of South African then images can only be ordered in a digital format.

ROUTE INFO

ROUTE MAP

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116KM ROUTE PROFILE 

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62KM ROUTE PROFILE

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WATERPOINTS

WATER POINT 1 – PC PUMP & TANK:

• GPS: S26°21’847ˢ E28°06’986ˢ
• +/- 30kms from the start on the M61 just south of Alrode.
• 116km Route only

WATER POINT 2 – DUPRA ENGINEERING AND CATERING:

• GPS: S26°30’790ˢ E28°08’162ˢ
• +/- 55kms from the start. On The R557 west side of Suikerbosrand.
• 116km Route Only

WATER POINT 3 – PRIMA VERA EVENT PLANNING AND CATERING (Cut-off at 11:30):

• GPS: S26°31’ 367 ˢ E28°19’367ˢ
• +/- 72kms from the start on the R42 that runs West to East just south of Suikerbosrand, near the Café Roeste.
• 116km Route only

WATER POINT 4 – VISION WORKS (Cut-off at 12:45):

• GPS: S26.22869 E28.20628
• +/- 93 km from start. On R23 just North of the 4-way stop [R550].
• BOTH 62 and 116km routes.

WATER POINT 5 – GOLDEN OLDIES HOCKEY CLUB:

• GPS: S26°22707 E 28°14967
• +/- 30km from the start. On R103.
• Only on the 62km Route

WATER POINT 6 – FIRST FREIGHT & FARRAMERE PRIMARY:

• GPS: S26°23300 E28°27593
• At the finish line at the stadium.

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