Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour 2012

The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour is taking place in Cape Town on Sunday, March 11, 2012. The event, a highlight on the cycling calendar, takes cyclists on a tour of some of South Africa’s most picturesque routes.

‘The Argus’, as the race is affectionately known, accepts 35 000 entrants and is the largest individually timed cycling event in the world. Please note that entries for the 2012 event have now closed, but spectators are still of course welcome free of charge.

See our special accommodation offers as well as our activity specials.

The route

The route is 110km long and winds from the City Bowl through the leafy Southern Suburbs, along a section of the False Bay coastline, down Chapman’s Peak Drive, ending in Green Point. The starting point and finishing point are within comfortable walking distance of each other. Spectators are advised to take careful note of race day road closures for the event and plan their travel routes accordingly.

In addition to the 110km course, there are a series of events to get the rest of the family on their bikes, such as the junior cycle tour and kids’ tricycle race on March 11. Download the Route map here.

Accommodation

If you haven’t yet booked accommodation, it is important to do so quickly as there is a high demand for beds during the Argus. You can browse our accommodation database and then book online or make an enquiry, depending on where you wish to stay.

Extra entertainment

Cape Town boasts a number of world-class attractions to consider if you are staying longer than race day.

After the race on Sunday, cyclists can recharge carbohydrate levels at one of the many top restaurants in Sea Point, Green Point or the city centre, while Camps Bay will likely be the most popular party destination from the afternoon until the early hours of Monday morning.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, or need some help planning your trip, get in touch with the team at Cape Town Tourism. Pop into any one of our conveniently located Visitor Information Centres across the city, call the contact centre on +27 (0)21 487 6800, or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

The contact centre is open between 08h00 and 21h00, and the team is trained to service local and international visitors.

The 2011 event

The 2011 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour was won by Tyler Day. Have a look at some of the action photos from last year’s event and watch the video below to see how the start and finish went down.