The Cape Town Cycle Tour has come so far in its many years, starting in 1977 with the aim of creating awareness and showing the need for cycle paths in Cape Town, and now already celebrating its 40^th year. That first year, the ride had only a few hundred cyclists at the starting line but a lot has changed since then, and there will be about 35 000 cyclists taking part in 2017. For those who are interested in learning more and mingling with fellow cyclists before the race, there will be a Cape Town Cycle Tour expo from the 9^th to the 11^th of March, held in the Cape Town Stadium in Green Point.

When and where

This year is looking to be yet another fantastic one for the Cape Town Cycle Tour, which will commence early on Sunday, 12^th March 2017 (the race traditionally plans to takes place the second Sunday in the month of March). This scenic ride will be 109kms, and starts in the heart of Cape Town, heading to the M3 and Muizenburg, south all the way to Smitswinkel, and from there back North through Hout Bay, Camps Bay and eventually ending the lengthy escapade in Green Point, where celebrations can ensue and many returning participants can compare their progress and results. For a lot of cyclists that participate, this is the first major cycling event for the new year, and so it sets the pace for what is to come.

Some more information 

The cycle tour is 1 of 5 cycling events that are all taking place in the space of 1 week. These events are as follows:

• The Tricycle Tour (for youngsters under the age of 6)
• Junior Cycle Tour (for youngsters between the ages of 6 and 12)
• MTB Challenge (Mountain Biking)
• Giro del Capo (5 day pro stage race, the last day being the cycle tour itself)

Keep up to date with developments of the Cape Town Cycle Tour, you can like the official events Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/cycletour, or you can follow them on Twitter at @CTCycleTour.

For any event queries, or assistance with entries, please contact the Cycle Tour Events Office during office hours on 087 820 7223, or visit www.capetowncycletour.com.

Enjoy more of Cape Town

Planning to support a friend who is participating, or taking part in the race yourself? Have a look through our wide range of holiday homes and holiday apartments in the City Centre and throughout Cape Town, to ensure that you make the best of your stay in the Mother City during the weeks leading up to and following the Cape Town Cycle tour.