The fourth pro round of Pursuit Challenge is a two-day stage race starting at Wellington on day one and finishing at Franschhoek on day 2. Due to the heavy rainfall today in the Western Cape the start time was extended by 2 hours and will now start at 09h30. 

Stage 1:

Doolhof Wine Estate, Wellington

Thursday, 11 March 2021 from 09h30

Stage 2:

Hey Joe Brewery, Franschhoek

Friday, 12 March 2021 from 07h30

Start Times

Below the starting times and race numbers for each pro rider. Please make sure you are ready to go at least 30-minutes before your start time with ample nutrition and technical checks. Boards will be handed out before you start. 

View start times here: https://pursuitchallenge.co.za/pro-start-times/

Route

Route markings (pink boards & white arrows) will be in place however we suggest racing with a GPS device. Please download and load the route onto your GPS device: 

Stage 1 – Download Here

Stage 2 – Download Here 

Tech Zones 

We’re introducing support zones at both the pro edition Wellington and Franschhoek stages. In the spirit of the Pursuit Challenge, we hope each team would help another teammate if needed and serve as a media station. You can use the hashtag #PursuitChallengePro for updates and shares on social media. 

Click on the links for the location pins of each stage: Wellington zone 1 at 18km Wellington zone 2 at 30km Doolhof Wine Estate and Franschhoek zone at 9km & 28km

Health Screening

All athletes should go through a health screening process, please be sure to check-in 30-minutes before your race or from 09h00am. *This is compulsory. Please bring along a buff or mask.

Race Updates

All race updates will be posted on our social media channels. We’re planning to have split timing to make sure every pro challenger passes the checkpoints. All race times, videos and posts will be streamed live on one page here.

Rules

Be sure to read up on the rules before the race. Read here.