race information

registration

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.

directions to glencairn farm

race briefings

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:

• Glencairn Farm: information for day one at 4 pm
• Mackenzie Club: information for day two at 6 pm
• Jolivet Farm: information for day three at 7 pm

prologue

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.

accommodation

pre-event

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.

during the event

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.

post event

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.

black boxes

• Each rider will be issued with a 100-litre dust- and water-proof plastic box at registration. (Please note: The letter on your black box is NOT your batch sticker. You can ignore it. It is to help box stackers when off-loading at race villages.)
• All your clothing, bike spares, energy drinks and everything else you require during the event need to be packed into this box, which will be transported between the stage locations. No other bags will be transported between stage locations.
• It is your responsibility to load your black box onto the Super Group truck before the start of each day.
• There will be a separate truck travelling from registration directly to Scottburgh with bike boxes and any other kit you do not require during the event. Please ensure that you load any unwanted kit into this truck, which will be at Glencairn Farm on the afternoon of your registration and the morning of your start.
• Black boxes need to be handed back at the finish in Scottburgh, where they will be exchanged for a finisher’s shirt.

drop-and-go at the start

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.

• Supporters bringing riders to the start will need to drop riders with their bikes and boxes at the Supergroup trucks (at the loading ramps opposite the batch pounds) and follow the directions provided there to drive on. This avoids congestion.
• The Supergroup truck taking bike boxes and other items to the finish in Scottburgh will also be positioned here.
• Riders must be race-ready with bottles and GPS units.
• Please ask your drivers to be aware of cyclists on the tar section before the farm, as it forms part of the neutral zone at the first 3 km of the day one route.
• Arrive at least 40 minutes prior to your start time so you have time for snacks and to check into your batch pound, situated just before the start line.

batch starts and seeding

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.

batches

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.

number boards

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.

cycling south africa (csa) membership

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.

gps navigation

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.

water tables and food stations

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.

end of days one and two

• aQuellé will be on the finish line of each stage handing out water so you can rehydrate. Spring Meadow chocolate milk will be available in the recovery area, and the USN team will offer shakes and recovery drinks. They will also provide advice to anyone who experiences dehydration, low sugar and other issues along the route.
• Remove your GPS device and take your bike to the Atlas Copco Bike Wash
• Once hydrated and recovered, you will be required to collect your black box from the Supergroup truck. Trolleys will be available to help you get your box to your tent. Please do this yourself and refrain from using the race village staff, who have other tasks to perform. (The tipping of staff to help you is not encouraged as it can interfere with operations.)
• Ignore the first digit of the number on your race board and you will have your tent number. Once you have found your tent, leave your trolley in the passage and a porter will return it.
• Please shower before going to lunch. For hygiene reasons, we request that all riders clean up before visiting any of the dining areas.
• The Chill Zones at Mackenzie and Jolivet are open around the clock and will serve lunch, tea, coffee, chocolates, banana bread and other eats for the duration of the event for all competitors between the start and finish lines. Tea and instant coffee will be provided but all other beverages (alcoholic and soft drinks) must be purchased from the bars provided by local communities. Exploring Coffee will be at all villages selling Proper Coffee.
• Supporters and race crew who have not purchased supporter packages need to stock up with all their meals and drinks before the start as these will not be available in the race villages. Keep in mind, you will be in the countryside where shops are few and far between.

recycling

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.

cut-off policy

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

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.