The cycle tour is just three days away

On Sunday, I will be cycling in my 5th Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour, or just the Argus as everybody knows it as. The tour, which is 109 km long, winds itself around Cape Town. Approximately 38000 people will be riding in the race, which to my knowledge is the longest timed cycle event in the world, and probably the only cycling event to span two oceans.

It is an amazing event to be part of, the roads are closed, thousands of people arrive to support us on, and you get to cycle on the most beautiful scenery in the world. These are a few pictures taken over the past few years, some while watching, and some while participating in the event itself. I hope it gives you a feel for the event.

Start line

Main Road (before permanent road-works caused the Boyes Drive detour)

My Friend Zilani, the hand cyclist

A large bunch coming past

The Bar One Girls cheer you on and hand out free chocolates

One of the many refueling stops

There are many physios on duty to help the tired legs

A few extra hills here, thanks to the previously mentioned road works.

If you are in Cape Town, I hope you will either be on a bike, or supporting us as we come past. Good luck to all the cyclists, ride safe and I will see you on the road on Sunday.