General information on the region 31 st August to 3 rd September 2017 South Africa The Host Nation A sense of pride in what we have achieved in our country in its short democratic history after its tumultuous past is evident in all South African do on the international stage. Since April 1995 when all people in the country could cast their vote for the first time, South Africa has made immense leaps and strides both internally and internationally. The country on the tip of Africa is the political and economic powerhouse of the Continent and has played host to a number of large international sporting events amongst the largest being the IRB Rugby and ICC Cricket World Cups and the country also recently played host to the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup, the largest sports event on the planet, from 11 th June 11 th July 2010 Although we are justifiably proud of the eventing capacity and capabilities evident in the country, we are also proud of what our country has to offer all visitors that grace our shores. Friendly people, sea, mountains, wildlife, cultural experiences, wide open spaces and masses of big sky all make a visit to the country a memorable one. For more information on what you can see and do whilst here in South Africa, please check out www.southafrica.net. The Host City Pietermaritzburg is the capital city of Kwazulu Natal, one of nine provinces in the country, and is situated on the east coast of the country, 85km from the coastal city of Durban, the largest and busiest harbour in the Southern Hemisphere. Today s Pietermaritzburg is a vibrant, busy city ready to embrace the future, but still retains links to the historical past that has seen some of the most important aspects of South African history unfold on its doorstep. Kwazulu Natal has a long and proud cultural heritage and is the birthplace and home of the Zulu Nation and is blessed with outstanding natural beauty and cultural diversity. The region has two World Heritage sites within easy driving distance of Pietermaritzburg and for more information on the region of Kwazulu Natal, go to the Tourism KZN website at www.zulu.org.za. For more information on Pietermaritzburg and all that it has to offer, please go to www.pmbtourism.co.za. City Elevation: Latitude - 29.6167 Longitude - 30.3833 Altitude - 676 meters (2,218 feet) above sea level
CLIMATE CONDITIONS Average temperature at the time of the competitions ranges from approximately 10 Degrees in the evenings to 25 Degrees during the day. ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORT UCI Official Hotel AHA IMPERIAL HOTEL 224 Jabu Ndlovu Street Pietermaritzburg, 3201 +27 33 342 6551 Reservations: reservationssupervisor@imperialhotel.co.za (Bongiwe Thusi) http://www.proteahotels.com/hotels/pages/protea-hotel-imperial.aspx Hotels recommended for teams: Emoyeni Country Lodge Camperdown Website www.emoyenilodge.com Telephone Number + 27 31 785 1740 Lincoln Cottages Central Pietermaritzburg Website www.lincolncottages.co.za Telephone Number +27 33 396 4576 Azalea Bed & Breakfast Howick Website www.azaleabandb.co.za Telephone Number +27 33 330 4457 Dunning Country House Howick Website www.dunning.co.za Telephone Number +27 33 320 1250 The Jays Bed & Breakfast Central Pietermaritzburg Website www.thejays.co.za Telephone Number +27 33 342 4510 Studo B&B Central Pietermaritzburg Website www.studo.co.za Telephone Number +27 81 575 7114
Stayeasy Hotel Pietermaritzburg Central Pietermaritzburg Website www.tsogosun.com Telephone Number +27 33 897 6650 Protea Hotel Hilton Hilton Website www.proteahotels.com Telephone Number +27 27 33 343 3311 Redlands Hotel Central Pietermaritzburg Website www.redlandshotel.co.za Telephone Number +27 33 394 3333 Midmar Dam Resort Howick www.kznwildlife.com/accomodation/resorts/ midmar.html Telephone Number +27 33 330 2067 Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg Positioning Pietermaritzburg Contact Person Mr Ayanda Masemola Website https://clhg.com/hotels/356/road-lodge-pietermaritzburg Email Address rlpmb.dm@clhg.com Telephone Number +27 31 065 0999 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT There are a number of ways to get to Pietermaritzburg and South Africa has three international airports OR Tambo in Johannesburg (450km from Pmb), Cape Town (1400km from Pmb) and King Shaka International in Durban (90km away) as well as Oribi Airport in the city. This is a regional airport and can be reached on a connection from Johannesburg with a number of daily flights between the two centres. Most international airlines fly into South Africa and nearly all of them arrive into OR Tambo in Johannesburg or Cape Town. King Shaka International airport has limited international flights arriving there but all domestic airlines fly into King Shaka in Durban. The best suggested option for teams is to fly into Johannesburg and then either fly directly to Pietermaritzburg, or if schedules do not allow, to Durban and travel by car to the city. Another option is to collect vehicles in Johannesburg and drive to Pietermaritzburg which is situated 450km from Johannesburg and is an easy 4 5 hour drive on excellent highways.
CENTRAL OF RESERVATION VEHICLE RENTAL The organisers are proud to announce that Europcar will once again be involved in the event as the official vehicle partner. Details of the benefits that will apply to teams and riders will appear on the official website when finalized but in the interim, all queries can be sent to Sylvestre Ngwepe and his email address is Michelle.Robertson@europcar.co.za Please note that although Pietermaritzburg is quite a compact city, it is advisable for teams and riders to arrange for the use of a vehicle whilst at the event in order to get around. The time trial competition venue is also outside the city so transport will be required. RACE DESCRIPTION Midmar Dam is a popular recreational destination situated off the N3, 24 km from the centre of Pietermaritzburg and 7 km from Howick. The reserve is 2 857 ha in extent and boating, swimming, waterskiing, picnicking, and fishing are popular pastimes at the dam. It is also the venue where the Midmar Mile, the largest open water swim with 17 000 entrants, is staged as well as a number of large national and international triathlon events. The time trial route and profile is as follows:
Time trial - Start & finish area: The road race route and profile is as follows: The team relay route will also be in Pietermaritzburg and will be staged using the roads within Alexander Park itself and the route is outlined below.
Road race Start & finish area:
SOUTH AFRICAN VISAS Every person seeking to enter South Africa must be in possession of a valid passport for travel to South Africa and, where necessary, a visa. Enquiries can be directed to South African diplomatic representatives abroad or the Department of Home Affairs in Pretoria. Visitors who intend traveling to South Africa s neighboring countries and back into South Africa are advised to apply for multiple entry visas. Visas are not issued on arrival at South African ports of entry and the requirements for visas are as follows: Passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit; Passports must contain at least one unused page for entry or departure endorsements; Payment of the prescribed fee, if applicable; A vaccination certificate, if required by the Act; Statement and/or documentation confirming purpose and duration of visit; Two identity photographs (see website for details); Proof of financial means; and a return / onward ticket. In terms of existing arrangements, passport holders of certain countries are exempt from visa requirements. Tourists must satisfy immigration officers that they have the means to support themselves during their stay, and that they are in possession of return or onward air tickets. They must also have valid international health certificates. Further information can be found at: http://home-affairs.gov.za ACCREDITATION CENTER / PERMANENCE The accreditation centre will be at the Imperial Hotel, 224 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg. An information desk will be positioned at the official hotel from 28 th 30 th August to assist with all event queries and will operate from 09h00 16h00 each day. The accreditations will be available as per the official team lists only. Date Operations Venue Times Monday, 28th August Info Desk Imperial Hotel 09h00-16h00 Tuesday, 29th August Info Desk Imperial Hotel 09h00-16h00 Info Desk Imperial Hotel 09h00-16h00 Wednesday 30th August Accreditation Centre Imperial Hotel 09h00-17h00 Confirmation of Starters Imperial Hotel 10h00-12h00 An event permanence will be transferred to the start/finish of each competition area once the event starts. Teams that still require their accreditations can collect these from the race permanence at the race venues.
MEDIA ACCREDITATIONS Please contact Mylene Paynter or Kerry Bruce for any media accreditation requests. Their details are as follows: Mylene Paynter - mylo@woodenpost.co.za - +27 82 333 2087 Kerry Bruce - kerry@woodenpost.co.za - +27 72 793 8314 Media accreditations must be collected from the accreditation centre at the Imperial Hotel on the 30 th August or failing this, from the media centre at each competition venue. OFFICIAL TRAINING SESSIONS Official training sessions on the two courses will be as follows: Time Trial Practice: Tuesday, 29 August 2017 10:00 13:00 Road Race Practice: Wednesday, 30 August 2017 10:00 13:00 RIDERS REGISTRATIONS The competition will take place under UCI regulations http://www.uci.ch/mm/document/news/rulesandregulation/16/26/73/16han- E_English.PDF In reference to the UCI regulations (art. 16.20.006) registration shall take place on the UCI online registration website http://regonline.uci.ch/_layouts/login_onlineservices.aspx?returnurl=%2f The UCI online registration system is open from 26.7.2017 12.00 (CET) and closes on 09.8.2017 12.00 (CET). The registration fee will be 100.00 per registration request. These fees will be payable in advance and details of this arrangement will be given in future correspondence. If payment is not made in advance an administration fee of 20.00 will be levied for any payment made at registration. CLASSIFICATION / MEETINGS PI CLASSIFICATION Will take place at the Imperial Hotel, 224 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg. VI CLASSIFICATION Will take place at the Torga Optical practice (located 10km from the Imperial Hotel) Shop 12, Brookside Mall 926 Church Street Pietermaritzburg, 3201 Phone: +27 33 3422440/3
For both (PI & VI classification) provisional Classification schedule Monday, 28 August 2017 8.00 18.00 Tuesday, 29 th August 2017 8.00 18.00 Athletes are requested to come at the classification with their bicycle, cycling clothes and medical documents. The detailed classification schedule will be published on the UCI website (www.uci.ch) three weeks before the event. CONFIRMATION OF STARTERS Will take place at the Imperial Hotel, 224 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg. on Wednesday, 30 August 2017 10.00 12.00 NATIONS FORUM Will take place at the Imperial Hotel, 224 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg on Wednesday, 30 August 2017 at 16.00 TEAM MANAGERS MEETING Will take place at the Imperial Hotel, 224 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg on Wednesday, 30 August 2017 at 17.00 DOPING CONTROLS Will take place at the demarcated doping control area at each of the competition venues. OFFICIALS COMMISSAIRES PANEL President GRIFFITHS Greg (AUS) Secretary GASTOU Catherine (FRA) Member TARRAN Willi (GBR) Member POLLARD Philip (GBR) Member WATSON Paul (IRL) Member JUDEZ Peter (SLO) TECHNICAL DELEGATE BARBEAU Louis (CAN) OFFICIAL DOCTOR SWART Jeroen (RSA) CADF DOPING CONTROL OFFICER BYRNE Declan (IRL) CLASSIFIERS PANEL Chief Classifier BARTHOLOMEW Linda (RSA) Member KOPERA Kevin (USA) Member EDWARDS Anouska (AUS) Member ESSER Jan (SUI) Member MOORE Terrie (CAN)
MISCELLANEOUS Climate Language Currency: Power Supply The climate of KwaZulu-Natal is August/September has an average temperature of 23/24 C English Rands (ZAR) 220V ORGANISING COMMITTEE Alec Lenferna Tel: +27 33 347 1264 Event Director E-mail: alec@realem.co.za Website: www.cyclingsa.com The UCI remain available for any further information. You can contact the UCI headquarters in Aigle, Mrs. Tiziana Lardieri, Event Coordinator, e-mail: tiziana.lardieri@uci.ch or Christopher Bifrare, Sport Coordinator christopher.bifrare@uci.ch tel. +41 468 58 11; Information is also available on UCI website: www.uci.ch