- Posted by: Landia Davies
- March 5, 2008, 2:31 pm
The Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2008 on Sunday promises to be as popular as ever this year, so think twice before taking a leisurely Sunday drive in Cape Town this weekend. The 2008 Cape Argus Cycle Tour follows the Cape Peninsula along its original route via Chapman’s Peak and Suikerbossie along some of South Africa’s most stunning coastal scenery.
The Cape Argus Cycle Tour starts at Hertzog Boulevard in Cape Town and ends at the Western Boulevard of Green Point in Cape Town. Visit this page to see a Cape Town map of the entire Argus tour route that will be followed this weekend. You may also want to avoid getting stuck in traffic by checking the planned road closures in Cape Town for the Argus Cycle Tour 2008.
Cycle in the 2008 Cape Argus Cycle Tour in Cape Town on Sunday
International cyclists who would like to enter the 2008 Argus Cycle Tour in Cape Town can do so at the Race Administration counter at registration, as the international online entry facility is now closed.
Registration for the Cape Argus Cycle Tour takes place at the Lifecycle Expo in the Good Hope Centre on Sir Lowry Road, Cape Town from the 5 to 8 March 2008. Visit the official Argus tour website for more information.
Avoid traffic congestion and road closures - stop & watch the Argus Tour
Join the fun in Cape Town this Sunday, even if you are not participating in the actual Argus tour make it your Sunday entertainment. The Argus tour race makes for a fantastic outing the whole family can enjoy, just make sure you get your spot early. The Argus tour is the world’s largest individually timed cycle race and over 35 000 cyclists participate in the gruelling 109km long cycle tour around Cape Town. As you can imagine the Cape Argus Cycle Tour, South Africa’s biggest one-day long sporting event, generates much excitement and plenty of traffic jams in Cape Town.
The Argus tour race in Cape Town as well as the bustle of activity accompanying the cycle tour makes it a spectacle well worth watching from the sidelines of the route. Join the crowds cheering for friends and family in the race, and meet up with victorious cyclists at the finishing line for more festivities.
Donate to charity - Sponsor an Argus Cycle Tour Participant
Race For Change is a web based fund raising platform enabling Cape Argus Cycle Tour participants to raise funds for charity. Argus Cycle Tour sponsored by Pick ‘n Pay supermarket participants can challenge family, friends and colleagues to sponsor their ride in Cape Town this Sunday, with all of the funds raised being donated to charity. To make a difference in the lives of people less fortunate than yourself you can visit the www.race4change.co.za website.
Visitors to Cape Town may want to rent a car in Cape Town for your stay or take a day trip before or after the Argus Cycle Tour on Sunday.
If you have any questions feel free to contact us at Africa Travel Guide in Cape Town.
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Landia Davies has recently joined Africa Travel Guide as the new online editor. A nature lover and passionate traveler she loves exploring and is always looking for new adventures. Landia hopes to become a highly accomplished travel writer and knowledgeable vagabond. Growing up on the coast of South Africa, she enjoys the outdoors and soaking up local culture.
