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As it happened | Cape Town Cycle Tour: SA duo bag respective men's and women's titles

SA duo bag respective men's and women's Cape Town Cycle Tour titles

South Africa's Kent Main won the men's elite Cape Town Cycle Tour on Sunday, while compatriot Tiffany Keep won the women's elite race.

In perfect conditions for cycling, the 28-year-old Main crossed the line in an unofficial time of 2:31:21.

Charlie Aldridge of Great Britain finished second, 14 seconds behind, while South Africa’s Alan Hatherly came third.

"I've got goosebumps," Main said. "It's amazing! It was an amazing race. It was super hard right from the beginning but I think how tough it was actually worked in our favour. It's amazing to have won it!"

#CTCycleTour2024 Men: Kent Main wins the 2024 Cape Town Cycle Tour! pic.twitter.com/W2hAQu1ARJ — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

Meanwhile on the women's side, the 23-year-old Keep crossed the finish line in a record time of 2:12.01.

South Arica's S'annara Grove took second place with Namibia's Vera Looser finishing third.

"We didn't know who got it," Keep confessed. “It was super, super close. S'annara jumped me with about 100 metres to go and I had to work quite hard to get back to her wheel. So, yes, I’m really, very, happy with that!"

The men's race covered 109 km and women's race 78km.

#CTCycleTour2024 Women: Unofficially @TiffanyKeep takes the 2024 title with a bike throw ahead of S'annara Grove and @VeraAdrian7 . pic.twitter.com/v5jlQGAs32 — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

2024 Cape Town Cycle Tour:

Men's results

• Kent Main: RKC Collective (2:31:21)
• Charlie Aldridge: Cannondale Factory Racing (2:31:35 | +14)
• Alan Hatherly: Cannondale Factory Racing (2:31:36 | +15)
• Jaco Venter: MadMacs (2:31:36 | +15)
• Luke Moir: Cube Factory Racing XC (2:31:36 | +15)

Women's results:

• Tiffany Keep: DAS Hutchinson Brother UK (2:12:01)
• S'annara Grove: Doltcini O’Shea Cycling Team (ST)
• Vera Looser: Efficient Infiniti Insure (ST)
• Carla Oberholzer: Santon City Cycle Nation (ST)
• Jo van de Winkel: Santon City Cycle Nation (2:12:16 | + 15)

To view the full results from the 2024 Cape Town Cycle Tour, please click here .

10 March 14:18

#CTCycleTour2024 @geordinhl HAS FINISHED! SMILES FOR MILES pic.twitter.com/go6chNgoHI — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 13:57

#CTCycleTour2024 109km Interview pic.twitter.com/YWsAEL79xw — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

#CTCycleTour2024 109km Interview pic.twitter.com/hLmhpD962k — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 12:57

#CTCycleTour2024 109km Interview pic.twitter.com/IU30hwSMeI — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 12:56

#CTCycleTour2024 109km Interview pic.twitter.com/0Q56BBgjL9 — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

#CTCycleTour2024 42km Interview pic.twitter.com/dSEOCq38GK — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 11:45

#CTCycleTour2024 : More @CapeTownEtc showing off ?? pic.twitter.com/7LOp5RO2jM — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 11:08

For the first time since 2018 we have a new Elite Women’s Cape Town Cycle Tour Champion. Congrats Tiffany Keep! Well done S'annara Grove & Vera Looser too. ??Tiffany Keep 2:12:01 ??S'annara Grove (st) ??Vera Looser (st) 4th Carla Oberholzer (st) 5th Jo Van De Winkel 2:12:16 pic.twitter.com/DXUS17oGY6 — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 10:25

#CTCycleTour2024 Men’s: What a race! Kent Main took the victory over Charlie Aldridge with Alan Hatherly rounding out the podium in 3rd. ??Kent Main 2:31:21.083 ??Charlie Aldridge 2:31:35.337 ??Alan Hatherly 2:31:36.757 4th Jaco Venter 2:31:36.867 5th Luke Moir 2:31:36.867 pic.twitter.com/soMaj13oGT — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 09:38

#CTCycleTour2024 PROVISIONAL MENS WINNER KENT MAIN FROM RKC COLLECTIVE pic.twitter.com/juyM9rwI42 — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 09:20

#CTCycleTour2024 Men’s KENT MAIN POWERING THROUGH pic.twitter.com/uUc7yBwfyB — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

#CTCycleTour2024 Men: Charlie Aldridge takes second ahead of his @RideCannondale teammate @alanhatherly . pic.twitter.com/fVK1jw9Gp5 — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 08:52

#CTCycleTour2024 Men: Kent Main wins the 2024 Cape Town Cycle Tour! pic.twitter.com/W2hAQu1ARJ — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 08:44

#CTCycleTour2024 Women: Unofficially @TiffanyKeep takes the 2024 title with a bike throw ahead of S'annara Grove and @VeraAdrian7 . pic.twitter.com/v5jlQGAs32 — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 08:40

#CTCycleTour2024 Men’s final 10km pic.twitter.com/qi4O6UermP — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 08:36

#CTCycleTour2024 Women: Tiffany Keep and S'annara Grove aren't sure themselves. pic.twitter.com/9RhyzuYwxh — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 08:35

#CTCycleTour2024 Women: photo finish! S'annara Grove vs Tiffany Keep! pic.twitter.com/PFlvlcKUJM — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 08:23

#CTCycleTour2024 Women: Last kick uphill now. Then it's downhill through Bantry Bay and flat to the finish. 7km to race. Still Tiffany Keep, S'annara Grove, @CarlaOberholzer & @VeraAdrian7 in it. pic.twitter.com/2tNLcrKuvC — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 08:19

#CTCycleTour2024 Men’s riding so cohesive with these turns and wind! WHAT RIDING pic.twitter.com/dG97SYYOQ7 — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

#CTCycleTour2024 Women: Quick look at the faces of the main protagonists. 10km to go now. pic.twitter.com/XZwGHM3Tss — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 08:13

#CTCycleTour2024 Women: S'annara Grove leads onto the Twelve Apostles descent. Tiffany Keep, @CarlaOberholzer & @VeraAdrian7 in tow. If this group pushes on, it could be them to the finish. pic.twitter.com/M9PQO4eIfr — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

#CTCycleTour2024 Men’s leaders riding towards Chapmans Peak pic.twitter.com/QchemRyuVG — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 08:05

#CTCycleTour2024 Women: Taniel Otto attacks as Suikerbossie ramps up. Jo van de Winkel follows. S'annara Grove leads the chase at 10 seconds. pic.twitter.com/n44wWr55mt — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

#CTCycleTour2024 Men’s: Dan Loubser LEADING!!! pic.twitter.com/YlKkA95724 — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 08:02

#CTCycleTour2024 Women: In the group are Cath Colyn, @VeraAdrian7 , @CarlaOberholzer , S'annara Grove, Tiffany Keep, Michaela Surtees, Taneal Otto and Jo van de Winkel. They're in Hout Bay now. pic.twitter.com/4nfNl4kjsC — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 08:01

#CTCycleTour2024 Men’s: inside the final 40km and so it’s set in that they might not make it to the finish just the 6. RIDER SOLO pic.twitter.com/0JDmT2Bxde — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 07:54

#CTCycleTour2024 Women: The chase group summited 10 seconds back but quickly bridged across to Keep and @CarlaOberholzer . @VeraAdrian7 leading the chase. pic.twitter.com/hJejWmAAHL — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

#CTCycleTour2024 Men’s 45km to go pic.twitter.com/QPAxg8ZNHf — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 07:51

#CTCycleTour2024 Women: Tiffany Keep attacks! @CarlaOberholzer follows. S'annara Grove can't follow, and a gap forks! pic.twitter.com/0ieKLh9bC2 — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 07:41

#CTCycleTour2024 Men’s 56km to go. The break is still away. Peloton not in sight. pic.twitter.com/77jXG7ya87 — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 07:35

#CTCycleTour2024 Men’s the weather is a bit colder but the racing is still Hot pic.twitter.com/nVVIri2CJB — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 07:34

#CTCycleTour2024 Women: Passing through Ocean View the crowds are starting to form to cheer on the Cycle Tour. pic.twitter.com/ZNlvTjbbUA — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 07:33

#CTCycleTour2024 Men’s: reaching Castle Rock 60km to go! pic.twitter.com/UZbDsHi8qg — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 07:24

#CTCycleTour2024 Women: Steady pace passing the 43km to go mark. Tiffany Keep moving up. Cath Colyn near the front. Bit of a lull in the action. pic.twitter.com/lq9rNQJCHJ — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 07:21

#CTCycleTour2024 Women: Its an absolute pearler of a morning in the deep south. No wind now at Misty Cliffs! pic.twitter.com/xTDrKjOMQL — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 07:20

#CTCycleTour2024 Women: Tiffany Keep has reeled in the break dropping into Scarborough. All together again. pic.twitter.com/xoskMliq8h — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

#CTCycleTour2024 Women: At the Smitswinkel summit, Danielle Strydom has the peloton under control with @VeraAdrian7 on her wheel. @CarlaOberholzer is watching the Namibian champ closely. pic.twitter.com/40d9YVmBwY — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 07:19

#CTCycleTour2024 Women: Quick wheel change by the Santon City Cycle Nation crew. @CarlaOberholzer is back on the bike and in the group within 3km. But now there's a breakaway up the road! pic.twitter.com/0dQf90mkTL — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 07:11

#CTCycleTour2024 Women: Puncture for @CarlaOberholzer ! 56km to go. pic.twitter.com/XTTuoXFKSM — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 07:07

#CTCycleTour2024 Men’s Elite race with the breakaway working together nicely pic.twitter.com/NJeuitfeOv — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 07:00

#CTCycleTour2024 Women: Race officials just letting @CarlaOberholzer know that the roads are now fully closed. Until 6:30 the women and U17 boys had to kero left. pic.twitter.com/uShaQitw4K — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 06:57

#CTCycleTour2024 Men’s breakaway pic.twitter.com/Hb5LZ1hZYu — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

#CTCycleTour2024 Women: Lisa Bone on the move now. The group seems unwilling to chase into the wind on Smitswinkel. pic.twitter.com/snmJWZrHfF — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 06:49

#CTCycleTour2024 Men’s: how does it feel to be in the break… pic.twitter.com/9eak0VUDRs — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 06:44

#CTCycleTour2024 Men’s: current leaders pic.twitter.com/XoeW8SwL3I — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 06:40

#CTCycleTour2024 Men’s race over Bishopscourt with 15m gap pic.twitter.com/EYwN0WCYOG — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

#CTCycleTour2024 Women: Here's a look at the whole women's field. Simons Town is rapidly approaching. pic.twitter.com/tWs1wUVGq0 — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

10 March 06:39

#CTCycleTour2024 Men’s leader Jaco Van Dyk from Honeycomb pic.twitter.com/82oWgnK3dO — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

#CTCycleTour2024 Men’s just before UCT the games have started pic.twitter.com/JhgxRGjS8I — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

#CTCycleTour2024 Women: First attack by Nicola Walker if Reach for Rainbows. All of 1.5km in. ?? pic.twitter.com/nobzFurW4P — Cape Town Cycle Tour (@CTCycleTour) March 10, 2024

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Last updated: 8 October 2021

If you’re not riding, be a part of it by supporting the thousands of bike riders at key supporter points when the race happens this Sunday, 10 October 2021. Find out more about spectating this year’s Cape Town Cycle Tour here .

WATCH THE RACE ONLINE + ROAD CLOSURES

The race will be broadcast live between 6am - 12:30pm on Sunday, 10 October 2021, on the  The Cape Town Cycle Tour Facebook page . If you are going to be out and about, here’s how to avoid the road closures .

COVID-19 SAFETY FOR PARTICIPANTS

Due to Covid-19 protocols and safety measures, all cyclists need to be fully vaccinated or able to undergo rapid antigen testing. Participants who are fully vaccinated, need to bring their proof of vaccination card and ID. Those who are unvaccinated, will need to undergo an antigen test, which costs R250.  

WHERE TO WATCH AND WHAT TO DO 

Edinburgh Drive Edinburgh Drive also known as Wynberg Hill is an early test of the riders’ mettle because of its steep gradient. Your support will be most welcome, especially to those who at that point feel that they may not have trained enough for the race. Getting There: It’s a pretty long slog but you can catch a train to Plumstead and walk to the top. Alternatively, you can drive there and find roadside parking, or park in the lot opposite Victoria Hospital. Glencairn Beach This is a flatter part of the route where racers normally maintain a quick pace. Watch them zoom by and spur on those who may still be feeling flustered after Edinburgh Drive. If it’s a scorcher outside, you can head down over the train tracks to take a dip in the tidal pool . Getting There: Road closures rule out using your car to get here. Instead, grab a train to Glencairn Station and make a day of it. Simon’s Town It’s a pretty hectic slog along this section and, depending on the time you’re there, most riders will be going pretty slow, some may even be struggling. Help them along with words of encouragement and maybe even a cold Coke (although there is a water point in the vicinity). While you’re there, why not set some time aside to explore Simonstown. Getting There: As with Glencairn, driving here is out of the question, but a select amount of trains go all the way to Simonstown. Noordhoek With the biggest test lying just ahead (Chapman’s Peak) every rider will be a little nervous heading through this section, especially beginners who have no idea what they’re getting into. A little “you can do it” will go a long way to give them the motivation to take on the challenge. If you get tired of cheering the cyclists on why not head to  Noordhoek Farm Village which is home to the famous Cafe Roux .

Getting There: With no train station and no escape from road closures, this vantage point is best saved for those within walking distance of Noordhoek's main road. Hout Bay: Tired, but relieved cyclists will be coming through the Hout Bay area after mastering the gruelling Chapman’s Peak. The experienced ones will know what lies ahead, the inexperienced may only have heard the legends. You can head to the Bay Harbour Market for a break between clapping. Getting There: If you’re a smart driver and use the open sections of the M4 and M3, you can find and access a good viewing point with your car, especially if you live nearby. Suikerbossie This is what lies ahead of Hout Bay. It’s neither steep nor long, but Suikerbossie has become a legend along this route because most riders are spent after what came before. Your support is probably most needed here. It’s close to the final stretch, so a little reminder of this could provide some motivation. 

Getting There: Strictly for those who live close by.

Sea Point The final stretch: jubilant riders will only be thinking about the finish line. They may or may not need your support anymore, but it’s satisfying to see them flying along after the long and hard route is done and dusted. You can do this while having a drink and a bite to eat at Strolla Restaurant and Bar.

A CHANCE TO RACE AFTER ENTRY HAS:  HOW TO SUBSTITUTE If you miss out on an entry, your other option is to substitute another rider. It’s important to do this properly because if you don’t, you and the rider you’re substituting for can be banned from entering again.

Packing Your Bike This isn’t as simple as it looks. Here are some pointers on getting your bike into a box or bag:

Turn the handlebars parallel to the frame This is to make the bike streamlined enough to fit into a regulation bike bag or box. You can also remove the handlebars to make it fit, but that creates extra admin when you arrive and can mess up your bike fit.

Lower the saddle This will ensure that the bike fits the height dimensions of a standard box or bag. You may want to go for a quick bike fitting when you get to Cape Town to get the saddle height perfect again. Remove the pedals Like turning the handles, removing the pedals is for width reasons. Deflate your tyres Fluctuating air pressure levels in plane cabins can make tyres gain pressure, this causes tyre burst and pinched flats mid-flight. Letting out some air helps to avoid that. Place the bike in a bag, box If you follow the procedure above, your bike should fit perfectly into your bike bag or box.

What can be checked in as luggage If you’re bringing all your own stuff, you’ll need to know what you can and can’t check into luggage. Here are the regulations commonly used by airlines.

• Inflation pumps filled with division 2.2 carbon dioxide non-flammable gas will be accepted for transportation as checked baggage only. Make sure you declare this when checking in for your flight.
• Wheel bags cannot be carried as hand luggage and need to be checked in as checked baggage. The standard checked baggage allowance will apply.
• If you do have more baggage than you are allowed, you can pay for the extra baggage beforehand or at the airport.
• Spare wheels need to be packed properly before they are checked in. At check-in, the spare wheels will be tagged with a limited release tag.
• Speedometers and any other electronic equipment, as well as helmets and shoes, can be taken on as hand luggage.

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Cape Argus Pick n Pay Momentum Cycle Tour officially renamed the Cape Town Cycle Tour

The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Momentum Cycle Tour was officially renamed the Cape Town Cycle Tour at a launch event held in downtown Cape Town this evening.

In recognition of the tour’s global status and international appeal, its organisers and owners – the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust (CTCTT) – in association with the three co-naming rights sponsors, Cape Argus, Pick n Pay and Momentum, introduced the name change and logo in celebration of the event’s iconic status and increasing global appeal.

Speaking at the event, Steve Hayward, Chairman of the CTCTT, took guests through the history of the tour saying: “The Cape Town Cycle Tour is Africa’s premier cycling event. It has grown from humble beginnings, attracting only a few hundred cyclists who participated in the first tour as a protest ride, to the worlds’ largest timed cycle race. The event has enjoyed a remarkable journey over the past 37 years, and the new name and logo revealed tonight is testament to our coming of age as we move into the next phase to becoming one of the worlds’ most desirable participation sporting events.”

From modest beginnings to iconic stature

Bill Mylrea and John Stegmann, two men who formed part of a group of people with a dream of a cycling South Africa, are credited with being the visionaries behind the first Cycle Tour. The inaugural event took place in 1978 and inspired the idea for a longer ride around the peninsula. Only 525 riders participated in the first race. Today, 35,000 local and international cyclists are drawn to the Mother City on the second Sunday in March each year to tackle the spectacular 109km route.

The event has been affectionately known as “The Argus” since its inception. Jermaine Craig, Editor of the Cape Argus newspaper which has sponsored the event since that first year, says: “When the Cape Argus was approached to use our name for the first ride, it spoke strongly to our paper’s civic activist roots. In our paper this year we reported that in Cape Town alone 300km of cycling lanes had been completed or were nearing completion, so the cycling ‘activists’ can certainly say it’s been a case of mission accomplished.

“From the start we have supported the race in its different guises and evolutions. We are proud to again pledge our support to the ‘Cape Town Cycle Tour’ and we remain passionate partners of this exciting event.”

Pick n Pay has been a key co-naming rights sponsor of the Cycle Tour for over two decades. “Pick n Pay, along with the Cape Argus, has enjoyed a long-standing partnership with the Cycle Tour. Together with the City of Cape Town and Momentum, we are now moving into a new partnership phase,” says Malcolm Mycroft, General Manager of Marketing at Pick n Pay. “We have always been incredibly proud to be part of this iconic international event, which not only promotes a healthy lifestyle, but also raises funds for many local charities.”

Earlier this year, Momentum acknowledged the upward trajectory of the Cycle Tour when it joined Cape Argus and Pick n Pay as a co-naming rights sponsor. Commenting on the new direction of the Cycle Tour, Danie van den Bergh, Head of Brand Momentum, says: “As the newest sponsor in the Cycle Tour family we could not be happier to be on board and part of the development of this iconic event. We were fortunate that all partners shared the vision to renew and rejuvenate the race as it moves forward into a new and exciting phase. The tour’s charitable component is important to us because we want to further fulfil our role as a good corporate citizen, and offer our clients a superior experience with every interaction with us. We are proud to share the passion of Momentum’s involvement, the beauty of Cape Town and the bounty of a South African welcome, with everyone.”

The start of a brand new cycle

The new brand incorporates traditional aspects that have always been associated with the event: iconic Table Mountain – the universal symbol for Cape Town – and a cyclist pedalling the route which wraps around the peninsula.

“We wanted to uphold the event’s rich heritage, while aligning with other international tours. The new Cape Town Cycle Tour name and logo is a logical next step to achieving our ambitious goal of positioning the tour globally as an iconic bucket list event and use our growing international appeal to attract a wider audience to not only participate, but also spend time in Cape Town and South Africa.” explains David Bellairs, Marketing, Sponsorship and Communications Director of the CTCTT.

The event’s iconic link to Cape Town was highlighted by Executive Mayor, Patricia De Lille, who shared her enthusiasm on the impact this will have on the future vision of the City. “We have a vision for the City of Cape Town to become the events capital of Africa. For years, people from across the country and the world have cycled through the city and seen everything that we have to offer. We are honoured that the Cycle Tour has now been named after the City and look forward to welcoming the participants for the Cape Town Cycle Tour.”

Riding for a cause

Over the years, the Cycle Tour has generated millions of Rands for cycling development and the charitable projects supported by its two main beneficiaries, the Pedal Power Association and the Rotary Club of Claremont, who collectively make up the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust. In 2012, charity entries were introduced for the first time with some 5,000 entries offered to various charity groups. “We want participants to use the event as a platform to give back to their communities, and the interest we receive each year from charities wishing to use the event as an opportunity to fundraise for worthy causes is overwhelmingly positive,” says Bellairs.

The Cape Town Cycle Tour will take place on Sunday, 8 March 2015 and entries open on Friday, 26 September 2014 at 2pm. The event’s name and logo change will not impact on the format of the 2015 route, and cyclists and spectators can continue to enjoy the world-class experience they have come to love over the past 37 years.

For regular updates on the Cycle Tour, find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/cycletour or on Twitter @CycleTour_SA . For more information on the Cycle Tour, visit www.cycletour.co.za .

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Sep 23, 2014, 7:18 PM

Sep 23, 2014, 7:30 PM

... and we can continue to affectionately call it the Argus?[emoji6]

Sep 23, 2014, 7:33 PM

Sep 23, 2014, 7:42 PM

I wonder whats really behind this decision - I am suspicious of the spin doctoring.

Why on earth would they re-brand a race name which is internationally iconic?

You just can't say: "hey mom, I did the Cape Town in 3.01!"

Frankly, it makes me wonder as to how much of the name change is attributable to the decline of Independent Newspapers, who are busy with a massive retrenchment excercise, making more than 10% of their staff redundant in one fell swoop. One has to wonder if the Argus just can no longer shell out for the naming rights.

This might also go some way to explaining the ludicrous entry fee.

Sep 23, 2014, 7:53 PM

i don't think its the name as much as the race itself that's iconic. Changing the name wont dilute the experience one bit. Later generations wont even know what 'the argus' means anyway. They'll use whatever catchy nickname sticks between now and then. The tour, the cape tour. etc whatevs.

Harryn: if they can't afford the naming rights, then why would they still feature as one of the three big headline sponsors? I think its more a case of the city fathers muscling in on the action to push Brand Cape Town. its all there in that quote from Aunty Patricia..

    “We have a vision for the City of Cape Town to become the events capital of Africa. For years, people from across the country and the world have cycled through the city and seen everything that we have to offer. We are honoured that the Cycle Tour has now been named after the City and look forward to welcoming the participants for the Cape Town Cycle Tour.”

Sep 23, 2014, 8:08 PM

Was this the "big exciting announcement" they have been going on about?

Sep 23, 2014, 8:51 PM

No big deal, The Star became the 94.7!

Sep 23, 2014, 8:52 PM

Does this mean we won't get another pointless Momentum I-don't-fit-in-the-cage water bottle in the goodie bag? 

Or Will it actually be called The  Cape Argus Pick n Pay Momentum Cape Town Cycle Tour, because more syllables is always considered a good thing? TCAPNPMCTCT has a ring to it, especially for Google.

And are our medals valuable collectors' items now?

Sep 23, 2014, 8:56 PM

Apparently its to market it better to the international audience, pretty pointless unless they are going to increase entrants to plus 40k Or decrease the local entry to allow more foreigners to bring their currency to Cape Town, i guess we'll have to wait & see.

Sep 23, 2014, 9:12 PM

Did I the buy an entry to the wrong event?....

Sep 24, 2014, 5:07 AM

The logo looks like an alien on a bike, could have been called the Roswel cycle tour. But then it appears that aliens don't need seatposts or bars to ride either.

Sep 24, 2014, 5:24 AM

What about the 109.4 as a name at least the distance will be a constant

I like the "Cape Town Cycle Tour" better than the impossible old official name, but I'll keep on calling it the "Argus". I think the re-naming probably has something to do with the Argus suffering financially and the City of Cape Town now most likely being the biggest contributor. They are simply the most logical headline sponsor, better than any other business or company. Good that the city is willing to build its brand internationally especially in the cycling world. We have much to offer.

Sep 24, 2014, 6:40 AM

Ja I think there's more to it? Anything to do with the CSA and PPA?

Sep 24, 2014, 6:55 AM

Sep 24, 2014, 6:59 AM

Just glad all this excitement over this BIG announcement we have all been anxiously waiting for, is over.

Back to your lives and as you were!

Oh ... and before we say Whooopla ...

HOLD YOUR F@*# LINE!!!

Sep 24, 2014, 7:25 AM

Entry fee up by 19.44%

BECAUSE THEY CAN !!

Sep 24, 2014, 7:33 AM

World Fun ride Champs.

Sep 24, 2014, 7:54 AM

No, Barking up the wrong tree here.

Sep 24, 2014, 8:24 AM

I wonder whats really behind this decision - I am suspicious of the spin doctoring.   Why on earth would they re-brand a race name which is internationally iconic?   You just can't say: "hey mom, I did the Cape Town in 3.01!"   Frankly, it makes me wonder as to how much of the name change is attributable to the decline of Independent Newspapers, who are busy with a massive retrenchment excercise, making more than 10% of their staff redundant in one fell swoop. One has to wonder if the Argus just can no longer shell out for the naming rights.   This might also go some way to explaining the ludicrous entry fee.

Internationally iconic? I do wonder how many people tell their friends abroad they are going to ride the Argus rather than they are going to Cape Town?  Research indicates the latter.

The renaming eliminates the complexity of accommodating multiple sponsors and positions the Cape Town Cycle Tour factually based on where it occurs.  As Capricorn points out "Changing the name wont dilute the experience one bit. Later generations wont even know what 'the argus' means anyway." Which is perfectly true for the worldwide audience that is so important for South Africa to attract now that striking has become our major economic output.  The City of Cape Town and the Western Cape government recognise the unique opportunity that cyclo tourism offers the economy given the Cape's natural attractiveness to cyclists.

The renaming has nothing to do with the Cape Argus wanting out, it remains as a major sponsor and a newspaper very supportive of recreational cycling and the benefits of cycling to the community it serves.

Regarding the "ludicrous entry fee", this is a charitable event where ALL profits go to charity or the benefit of the broader cycling community. Is R430 or R400 if you are a PPA member really expensive for one of the best organised and fun days you can have on a bicycle, including being the world funride championships? I bet you spend more on energy supplements and post ride coffee in the weeks leading up to the event. With 40,000 entries all snapped up in days I don't think the market agrees with you.

Sep 24, 2014, 10:57 AM

Internationally iconic? I do wonder how many people tell their friends abroad they are going to ride the Argus rather than they are going to Cape Town? Research indicates the latter.   The renaming eliminates the complexity of accommodating multiple sponsors and positions the Cape Town Cycle Tour factually based on where it occurs. As Capricorn points out "Changing the name wont dilute the experience one bit. Later generations wont even know what 'the argus' means anyway." Which is perfectly true for the worldwide audience that is so important for South Africa to attract now that striking has become our major economic output. The City of Cape Town and the Western Cape government recognise the unique opportunity that cyclo tourism offers the economy given the Cape's natural attractiveness to cyclists.   The renaming has nothing to do with the Cape Argus wanting out, it remains as a major sponsor and a newspaper very supportive of recreational cycling and the benefits of cycling to the community it serves.   Regarding the "ludicrous entry fee", this is a charitable event where ALL profits go to charity or the benefit of the broader cycling community. Is R430 or R400 if you are a PPA member really expensive for one of the best organised and fun days you can have on a bicycle, including being the world funride championships? I bet you spend more on energy supplements and post ride coffee in the weeks leading up to the event. With 40,000 entries all snapped up in days I don't think the market agrees with you.

All of your points are entirely valid; I stand corrected!

Sep 24, 2014, 1:01 PM

Internationally iconic? I do wonder how many people tell their friends abroad they are going to ride the Argus rather than they are going to Cape Town? Research indicates the latter.  

All my Dublin club members knew and ask about 'the big sportive in CT', never used 'the Argus' as people would here in SA

Sep 25, 2014, 5:13 AM

Will it still be held in August. 

Sep 25, 2014, 5:23 AM

Obviously you did as the Entries only open on Friday!

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CAPE TOWN FOR CAPETONIANS

Here are the upcoming road closures for Cape Town Cycle Tour 2024

In its 46th year, the Cape Town Cycle Tour remains a standout event on the City’s calendar, drawing 30 000 riders each year.

Beyond the thrill of the ride, this iconic event serves a greater purpose by supporting two key causes – the Pedal Power Association and the Rotary Club of Claremont.

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Funds raised go towards social upliftment projects and the promotion of cycling and safety initiatives.

The 109km classic route, renowned as one of the world’s most scenic mass-start bike races, winds through the city’s picturesque landscapes, starting at Table Mountain and concluding along the Atlantic Seaboard in Green Point.

Since 2023, a 42km route has been added to the festivities, inviting a broader range of cyclists to Africa’s largest cycling celebration.

Residents and visitors are advised of the following road closures :

Saturday, 9 March 2024

Cape Town CBD

• Castle Street between Strand Street and Darling Street: Saturday 2pm to Sunday 4pm
• Darling Street between Lower Plein and Buitenkant Street: Saturday 4pm to Sunday 12pm
• Corporation Street between Darling Street and Caledon Street: Saturday 3pm to Sunday 12pm
• Parade Street between Darling Street and Caledon Street: Saturday 3pm to Sunday 12pm
• Strand Street and Newmarket Street, between Lower Plein Street and Russel Road: Saturday 9pm to Sunday 4pm
• Nelson Mandela Boulevard incoming Strand Street off-ramp: Saturday 7pm to Sunday 4pm

Green Point

• Helen Suzman Boulevard from Beach Road to Traffic Circle (City-bound carriageway): Saturday 2pm to Sunday 9pm

Noordhoek, Hout Bay

• Chapman’s Peak Drive (M6) and Noordhoek Road (M6) to Princess Street Saturday: 6pm to Sunday 6pm

Sunday, 10 March 2024

• Strand Street and Newmarket Street between Adderley Street and Russel Road: 4am to 4pm
• Buitenkant Street between Darling Street and Caledon Street: 4am to 12pm
• Sir Lowry Road between Canterbury Str and Christiaan Barnard Boulevard: 4am to 9am
• Hanover Street between Darling and Tennant Street: 4am to 9am
• Adderley Street (from Strand – Riebeek): 7am to 4pm
• Riebeek Street (Westbound – between Adderley and Long Street): 7am to 4pm
• Riebeek Street (Full Closure – between Long and Loop streets): 7am to 4pm
• Riebeek Street (Eastbound – between Bree and Buitengracht Street): 7am to 4pm
• Long Street – (closed at Riebeek Street): 7am to 4pm
• Loop Street – (closed at Riebeek Street): 7am to 4pm
• Somerset road – (one lane closure between Buitengracht & Ebenezer street): 10am to 3pm
• Darling Street between Adderley Street and Lower Plein Street: 4am to 12pm
• Lower Plein Street between Strand Street and Darling Street: 4am to 12pm

Woodstock, University Estate

• Phillip Kgosana Drive (M3): Outbound between Roodebloem Road and Hospital Bend. Traffic will be diverted to Main Road: 5:30am to 12:30pm

CBD, Woodstock

Nelson Mandela Boulevard (N2) Eastbound: 5:30am to 12:30pm

Hospital Bend (N2, M3) Interchange – 5:30am to 12:30pm

• Settlers Way (N2) to Muizenberg (M3) ramp (Southbound)
• M3 on-ramp from Groote Schuur Hospital
• (Anzio Road – Southbound)

Mowbray, Rondebosch, Newlands, Claremont, Bishopscourt – 6am to 1:30pm

• M3 (Rhodes Drive, Union Avenue, Paradise Road, Edinburgh Drive)
• Southbound, Including all on-ramps between Nelson Mandela Boulevard up to Trovato Link

Wynberg, Constantia, Tokai – 6am to 1:30pm

• M3 Freeway (Blue Route), Southbound, including all onramps between Trovato Link and Steenberg Road

Tokai – 6:15am to 12:30pm

• Steenberg Road (M42), M3 off-ramp to Main Road

Tokai, Lakeside – 6:15am to 12:30pm

• Main Road (M4) – Between Steenberg Road & Clairvaux Road
• False Bay Coast to Cape Point and Scarborough
• Main Road (M4) – Clairvaux Road to Fish Hoek Traffic Circle: 5:45am to 12:50pm
• Main Road (M4) – Fish Hoek Traffic Circle to Glen Road, Glencairn: 5:45am to 12:30pm
• Main Road (M4) – Glen Road to Simon’s Town: 5:50am to 12:30pm
• Main Road (M4) – Simon’s Town to entrance of Cape Point Nature Reserve: 6am to 2pm
• Main Road (M4) – Entrance of Cape Point Nature Reserve (M4) to Perdekloof (M65): 6:15am to 2pm
• Main Road (M4) – Perdekloof to Soetwater: 6:30am to 2pm

Cape Point, Scarborough, Kommetjie, Ocean View: 6:45am to 2pm

• Slangkop Road (M82)
• Soetwater to Kommetjie Road (M65)

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Short Route (42km) Incoming – M3 to CBD

• Wynberg, Constantia, Tokai – 10am to 3pm
• M3 Freeway inbound (Blue Route)
• Southbound & Northbound, including all on-ramps between Steenberg Road and Trovato Link
• Mowbray, Rondebosch, Newlands, Claremont, Bishopscourt – 10am to 3pm
• M3 inbound (Rhodes Drive, Union Avenue, Paradise Road, Edinburgh Drive)
• Including all on-ramps between Trovato Link up to Nelson Mandela Boulevard
• Hospital Bend (N2, M3) Interchange – 10am to 3pm
• M3 inbound to Settlers Way (N2)
• Groote Schuur Hospital onramp from M3
• (Anzio Road – Northbound)
• Nelson Mandela Boulevard (after top of Hospital Bend) – 10am to 3pm
• Nelson Mandela Boulevard inbound
• Including on ramps and off ramps between top of hospital bend to CBD

Kommetjie, Ocean View, Masipumelele – 6:45am to 2pm

• Kommetjie Road (M65), Slangkop Road to Ou Kaapse Weg Extension

Noordhoek, Sun Valley – 6:45am to 3pm

• Ou Kaapse Weg Extension (M64), Kommetjie Road (M65) to Noordhoek Main Road
• Noordhoek Main Road (M6), Ou Kaapse Weg Extension (M64) to base of Chapman’s Peak Drive

Hout Bay, Llandudno, Camps Bay, Bakoven – 7am to 5:30pm

• Victoria Road (M6) – Northbound and Southbound, Princess Street, Hout Bay to Camps Bay

Camps Bay, Bantry Bay and Clifton

• Victoria Road (M6) – Northbound and Southbound between Houghton Road and Camps Bay Drive: 7am to 5:30pm
• Victoria Road (M6) – Northbound and Southbound between Camps Bay Drive and The Meadway: 4am to 5:45pm
• Victoria Road (M6) – North and Southbound, The Meadway to Lower Kloof Road: 7:30am to 6pm
• Victoria Road (M6) – Northbound and Southbound, Lower Kloof Road to Queens Road, Sea Point: 7:30am to 5:45pm

Bantry Bay, Sea Point

• Queens Road (M6), Victoria Road to Beach Road: 5am to 5:45pm
• Sea Point, Green Point and Mouille Point
• Beach Road (M6) – City bound carriageway, Queens Road Circle to St Johns Road: 5am to 6:30pm
• Beach Road (M6) – City bound carriageway, St Johns Road to Helen Suzman Boulevard (M6): 5am to 6:30pm
• Beach Road and Beach Road towards Fritz Sonnenberg Road: 5am to 6:30pm

Green Point area

• Fritz Sonnenberg Road between Beach Road and Granger Bay Boulevard, Green Point Circle. (Controlled Access point): 7:30am to 7:30pm
• Bill Peters Drive at Bay Road (local access only): Saturday 2pm to Sunday 9pm
• Helen Suzman Boulevard (M6) – Eastbound from Beach Road to Green Point Traffic Circle: Saturday 2pm to Sunday 9pm

Parking Restrictions

Bakoven, Camps Bay

• Victoria Road from Camps Bay to Seacliff Road Midnight, Saturday 9 March, 6pm to Sunday, 10 March (both sides)
• Beach Road from Queens Road to Beach Road (Mouille Point) Midnight, Saturday 9 March, 6pm to Sunday, 10 March (beach side only)
• Darling, Strand, Adderley and Riebeek Street Midnight, Saturday 9 March, 6pm to Sunday, 10 March (both sides)

The Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust, organisers of the Cape Town Cycle Tour, appeals to all residents in Muizenberg, St James, Kalk Bay, Clifton, Bantry Bay and Sea Point (including Victoria Road and Beach Road) not to park along the Main Road.

Please use alternative side roads or designated parking areas.

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Cape Town Cycle Tour 2025

Book your place now on the Cape Town Cycle Tour on Sunday, 9th of March 2025. A one-day cycling sportive that will take you through the city of Cape Town and along the beautiful Cape Peninsula, it is our favourite annual sporting event.

Taking place at the beginning of March each year, the Cape Town Cycle Tour, previously the Cape Argus, attracts over 35,000 cyclists from across the globe, and if you would like to join them (and us!) cycling the World’s Largest Timed Cycle Race in 2025, we’ve got 6 great packages to choose from.

Tour -  Mother City Spin

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Tour - Wine Lands & Wheels

The ultimate training package for enthusiastic cyclists who want to be in peak condition for the Cape Town Cycle Tour on race day, our Winelands & Wheels Tour includes 4 nights in Stellenbosch... 

 Tour - Starter Pack

If you are looking for a short and sporty trip to Cape Town for the Cape Town Cycle Tour 2025, this fabulous 4- night's Starter Pack could be the perfect trip for you.  A fully-inclusive package for...

Tour - The Classic

If you love the idea of combining the Cape Town Cycle Tour 2025 with your South African Holiday, The Classic is the perfect package for you. It includes a fun weekend in Cape Town for the cycle tour, a self-drive adventure along the Garden Route...

Tour - Cape Town Cycle Tour & Kruger

Want to combine the Cape Town Cycle Tour with a Kruger National Park Safari? Then this is the package for you!  Including 4 nights in Cape Town, a night in Johannesburg, and a 3-day fully escorted tour in South Africa’s...

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Tour - Garden Route Road Cycling

This fantastic Garden Route Tour is a demanding but rewarding road cycling tour for experienced cyclists.  Cycling along the illustrious Garden Route from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, we will cycle up...

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Steve & Rachael's Story

Hi Ingo and Wendy,

Sorry this is a little late, but I was determined to drop you a line to tell you how grateful we both were for organising a truly fantastic trip to South Africa for us.

The Hotels along the Garden route were delightful and the cycling itself although challenging in parts was pitched perfectly. Rachael had brilliant support from Ingo and John and at the end there was a real sense of achievement. We entered the Cape Town Cycle Tour with a degree of trepidation but in the end the day was one of the most enjoyable and memorable we have ever had. Cape Town itself was stunning.

I also want to thank you for the add-ons that you kindly arranged which all ran like clockwork despite the added complexities of the bike boxes! The Spier Hotel was great, and the Wine Hopper day was excellent. Your choice of Shindzela Safari camp was inspired. The manager at airport in Kruger knew about us and was happy to store the bikes. Our Safari experience was nothing short of incredible.

We have done a lot of travelling over the last twenty years and I have to say this is the most well organised holiday we have ever had. I can’t thank you enough and congratulate Equatours for doing such a brilliant job with such a fantastic trip.

Steve and Rachael

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7 - 9 March 2024

Welcome to the cape town cycle tour expo.

The Cape Town Cycle Tour Lifecycle Expo is South Africa’s leading cycling, health and fitness exhibition. It serves as the only registration venue for the Cape Town Cycle Tour, with thousands of excited cyclists passing through the Expo. Their family and friends and Expo visitors also come along, adding another 15 000 to 20 000 visitors to the event.

Expose your product to a highly focussed audience of individuals, who have been thinking of this event since they entered in late September. They have been training, keeping fit, eating well and are knowledgeable of the sport and fitness in general. The Cape Town Cycle Tour contributes significantly to the tourism industry of the Western Cape, bringing many families from outside of Cape Town to visit our beautiful city.

Over the years many new products have been launched at the Expo, some cycling or health specific and many others from every day industries such as communications, general health products to financial products.

As an organising team we offer a professional service made up of industry leaders in a world-class venue. Many of our clients have been with us from inception in 1990. We look forward to welcoming you to the Cape Town Cycle Tour Expo.

The Expo will run from Thursday, 7 March – Saturday, 9 March 2024, the Cycle Tour takes place on Sunday, 10 March. 

Thursday               07 March               09h30 – 19h00

Friday                    08 March                09h00 – 19h00

Saturday                09 March               09h00 – 16h00

Booking Your Stand

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Stand Prices

There is a stand configuration for every need and budget. 

View the Expo floor plan and select where you want to exhibit.

Exhibitor Documents

Important documents to download, complete & submit.

Grow Awareness Around Your Brand

The Expo gives you the prime opportunity to create and grow awareness around your brand and to introduce customers to any new products and/or technology.

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Date: 9 March 2025 | Distance: 42km

The 42km Cape Town Cycle Tour was launched in 2023, and was a great success. The Cape Town Cycle Tour is well-known for its 109km route around the Cape Peninsula, and the introduction of the Cape Town Cycle Tour short route provided a platform for new cyclists, junior cyclists and those a little daunted by the main event’s distance to experience the joy of safe cycling on fully closed roads.

Riders on the 42km route enjoy the same world-class organisation, festive refreshment tables and cycling camaraderie that the Cycle Tour has become famous for over the course of its 46-year history. 

The 42km route starts exactly where the 109km does, shortly after that event’s final riders have set off. Table Mountain looks over the start chutes on the Grand Parade, under the ramparts of the Castle of Good Hope. Riders head out on Nelson Mandela Boulevard – a decent climb to warm up the legs – before descending past Groote Schuur Hospital, Mostert’s Mill, UCT and on to Paradise Motors.

The second challenge of the day is Edinburgh Drive; short and steep, but soon to become Wynberg Hill and a fast, fun ride to the end of the Blue Route freeway. Here, the 109km riders will have peeled left earlier in the morning, but the 42km route does an about-turn and comes back up the M3 past the wine farms of Constantia and Newlands Forest, ultimately cresting above Groote Schuur. The glorious view across Table Bay, from the mountain to the breakers of Blouberg, will guide riders all the way downhill to the finish in Riebeek Street in the city centre.

The finish area for the 42km route has moved to Riebeek Street. The finish line will be located 1.8km from the 109km finish at the Green Point Precinct, there will be a marshalled route via Somerset Road and the fan walk for those wanting to ride through to the Cycle Tour finish precinct. General Entry: TBC Scholars (18 years and under) entry fee: TBC

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