Registration will be held at Glencairn Farm on the dates detailed above. Registration begins at 11am each morning and closes at 7pm each evening. Race briefing starts at 4pm each day. All teams will be issued with their black boxes containing their number board, clothing and other important items. Their race village bands will be fitted. Drinks will be available at a bar operated by Underberg School. The sani2c shop will be open with the previous years’ clothing and souvenirs on offer during registration. Ciovita will also be at registration selling our new cycling apparel.
It is recommended that all riders attend race briefings prior to each stage. Final essential information regarding the route, weather predictions, safety and other housekeeping is communicated at these briefings. Be informed to have the best possible ride.
Race briefings will be held at the various venues at the following times:
The prologue will be ridden by the UCI registered riders in the elite man and elite women category only in the OG EVENT. It will start at Glencairn Farm under the start arch at 14h30. It will be ridden on registration day of the OG Event. We encourage the other OG competitors to support the pro riders as they race around Glencairn Farm.
Limited pre-event tented camping is available at Glencairn Farm. The cost for this camping (R 1188) is not included in your entry fee. You need to book this separately. The camping fee includes dinner on the night of registration day and breakfast on the first day of the event. Alternatively, riders can book accommodation anywhere in or around Underberg, Himeville or Sani Pass.
Each team is allocated a four-person tent (2.5m X 2.5m) with enough space for two riders and their luggage. Comfortable mattresses will be provided but you are required to bring your own sleeping bag and pillow. Tents will be erected for you. Your tent number is the last 3 numbers in your race number (before the dash). I.e. if your race number is 2145-1 your tent number is 145.
Riders must make their own accommodation arrangements for Scottburgh after the finish of the event.
Click here for a full list of guesthouses, lodges, farm cottages and hotels in the Underberg, Himeville, Sani Pass, Ixopo and Scottburgh areas.
All riders not staying at Glencairn Farm on the evening prior to starting need to make use of the drop-and-go system on Glencairn Farm, which is situated at the entrance near the batch pounds.
To reduce congestion on the race route, we seed all teams for the start each day. Seeding for day one will be based on recent events and/or your last sani2c results. Seeding for day two and three will be based on your overall position. You’ll receive an SMS confirming your starting batch for each day the day prior. Batch lists with start times will also be displayed at registration and at the race villages.
Day one: Batches of 50 teams (100 people) will leave at 10-minute intervals on day one, with batch A starting at 8:00AM.
Day two: Batches will consist of 50 riders each and will leave in 5-minute intervals for batch A-G, and in 2.5-minute intervals thereafter. Batch A will start at first light (6:30AM). We need to get you going as early as possible if it is a hot day.
Day three: All 50 team (100 people) batches (in non-OG events) will leave in 10-minute intervals and start at 7:00AM. OG event starts at 6:30AM. Reverse order for Batch A on day three in the OG event only. If you are in the category prizes or are a contestant of a category prize you HAVE TO start in A batch. If you do not start in A batch, you forfeit your chance to win a category prize. Batch B will start at 6:30AM and batches will leave in 10-minute intervals. A batch will start at 9:50AM.
Important note: Team members need to check in together with the batch pound marshals. This must happen at least 20 minutes prior to their advertised start time. Any team jumping to an earlier batch will be given a three-hour penalty. Scanning mats on the start line will record your official start time and pickup any discrepancies.
Batch Start Times | ||||
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Batch | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | OG Day 3 |
A | 8:00 | 6:30:00 | 7:00 | 9:50 |
B | 8:10 | 6:35:00 | 7:10 | 6:30 |
C | 8:20 | 6:40:00 | 7:20 | 6:40 |
D | 8:30 | 6:45:00 | 7:30 | 6:50 |
E | 8:40 | 6:50:00 | 7:40 | 7:00 |
F | 8:50 | 6:55:00 | 7:50 | 7:10 |
G | 9:00 | 7:00:00 | 8:00 | 7:20 |
H | 9:10 | 7:02:30 | 8:10 | 7:30 |
I | 9:20 | 7:05:00 | 8:20 | 7:40 |
J | 9:30 | 7:07:30 | 8:30 | 7:50 |
K | 9:40 | 7:10:00 | 8:40 | 8:00 |
L | 9:50 | 7:12:30 | ||
M | 10:00 | 7:15:00 | ||
N | 7:17:30 | |||
O | 7:20:00 | |||
P | 7:22:30 | |||
Q | 7:25:00 | |||
R | 7:27:30 | |||
S | 7:30:00 | |||
T | 7:32:30 | |||
U | 7:35:00 | |||
V | 7:37:30 |
You will find your number board in your black box. Your timing chip will be in your number board. Do not cut or punch additional holes into your number board as you may damage the electronic filaments needed to time you. Please verify that your timing chip is functional and has your correct details by getting a scanned check at registration. When you cross the finish line, please confirm with the time keepers that they have picked up your number.
Your number boards will not have batch stickers. The timing system will confirm your start time. You will be required to hand your number board in at the finish in Scottburgh. You will receive your start time via SMS. It can also be found on the results boards in the race villages.
KAP sani2c is a CSA-sanctioned event. We suggest purchasing a CSA membership for the insurance benefit in case of a cycling-related accident. The membership/license is valid for 12 months from date of purchase. More information can be found here.
KAP sani2c uses full GPS navigation, however important turns are still marked, ensuring everyone gets to the finish safely. EasyBike is our GPS information and support provider. They will be available to answer any GPS questions in the run-up to the event and at registration. Please go to our GPS Navigation page for all the information you will need.
The rule of thumb is that there is one watering station per 35 km (roughly). Day one has two watering points. Day two has three (plus a USN hydration station) and day three has two. Their locations will be discussed at the race briefing and can be found on the route profile stickers you will find in your black box at registration.
Each watering point will serve chilled water and Twizza. Each table will also have a selection of snacks available thanks to USN. You can make sandwiches to carry with you if you feel you will require more nutrition for the ride each morning at breakfast. We recommend that you carry your own energy bars, nuts, fruit cake, gels and so on. Squirt will also be available at all water tables.
Transforming Bottles into Eco-Friendly Pencil Cases: A Tale of Innovation and Sustainability
We go through 90,000 plastic bottles during the event. In our efforts to decrease waste at sani2c, we have partnered with KAP company, Safripol, and local recycling companies, to recycle all plastic materials.
These plastic materials are taken to recycling plants post-event where they undergo a magical transformation into eco-friendly fabric.
A collaboration with recyclers and Virobag has led to the creation of something truly exceptional: Pencil Cases crafted from 100% recycled PET bottles and plant-sourced fibers!
These cases are more than just storage for pencils; they symbolize a commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship. These Pencil Cases find their way to the eager children of Underberg, serving as a poignant reminder that through ingenuity and passion, we can transform yesterday's waste into tomorrow's educational tools.
Each stroke of a pencil from these cases represents a step towards a more sustainable future, where creativity and environmental consciousness go hand in hand.
Please look out for the bins with the below logo on them and do your part to assist us to recycle and upcycle the plastic generated by the event.
We will have a cut-off at the last water point of each day and one at the finish at 5pm. These cut-offs are achievable and will be announced at race briefing each evening.
The cut-off policy is necessary because we have an incredible backup support crew who look after you in daylight hours. If riders are not in the race villages by nightfall, the support crew ends up spending excessive time looking after the unfit and underprepared rather than taking care of the majority of the riders. sani2c is not a bicycle tour; it’s about achieving something. Only riders who finish all three stages will receive a finisher’s shirt in Scottburgh.
Prize-giving takes place at the race villages each day. Stage winners and overall category leaders should be present at the daily awards ceremony. The final prize-giving will be held at Scottburgh Golf Club at 1 pm.
Day one: Mackenzie Club 6pm
Day two: Jolivet 7pm
Day three: Scottburgh Golf Club 1pm
Please note: Only the OG event gets awarded for overall category. The Adventure riders will receive fun prizes.