Cycle For A Cause

Cycling for charity is the cornerstone of the Cape Town Cycle Tour.

Every cent of the proceeds from the Cape Town Cycle Tour, and its sub-events, is channeled back into the communities that host the event. Nearly R50 000 000 has been redistributed cross the Cape Peninsula in the last five years, through the Pedal Power Association and the Rotary Club of Claremont.

You can do more!

Why don’t you turn your hard-earned kilometres into additional social upliftment cash by joining a charity group, or even kickstarting your own charity drive?

Charity Group Applications

Applications for the 2023 Cape Town Cycle Tour Charity groups are now open.
Click here to apply.

Corporate Group Applications

Applications for the 2023 Cape Town Cycle Tour Corporate groups are now open, click here to enter.

Charity Groups

Click here for the list of 2023 Cape Town Cycle Tour participating charities.

Latest Event News

The 1981 Argus Cycle Tour

The big story for 1981 was the move to a new start venue, outside the all-new Civic Centre in Hertzog

Bill Mylrea

Hamba gahle, Bill Mylrea

One of the founding fathers of the Cape Town Cycle Tour has passed away. Bill Mylrea was the business brain,

Nov 7

Book a stand at the 2023 Cape Town Cycle Tour Lifecycle Expo.

Held alongside Registration at the DHL Stadium from 9 -11 March, it has over the last three decades been a celebration of everything cycling, health and fitness under one roof.

Visit expo.capetowncycletour.com for more info on stands or contact eddy@eddycassarpr.co.za.

Nov 4

😎 It’s downhill into the weekend from here.
Don’t forget that entries for the 2023 Cape Town Cycle Tour are open, visit www.capetowncycletour.com to get yours.

Oct 27

Experience the spirit and excitement of South Africa's most beautiful cycling event.
The 45th Cape Town Cycle Tour takes place on 12 March 2023, entries are open.
🌸 Visit www.capetowncycletour.com

Oct 20

Even in the heat of an African summer's day, there's a place on the Cape Town Cycle Tour route that revitalises legs, lungs and everything in between. Misty Cliffs, between Scarborough and Ocean View, is permanently cooled by onshore breezes off the icy Atlantic sea spray, just beneath your wheels and it’s pretty spectacular.

Join us in celebrating iconic spots along the Cycle Tour route, next year on 12 March.
Entries are open: www.capetowncycletour.com

#ctcycletour #ctcycletour2023

Oct 18

45 years of Cycling Heritage.

1980. The doorway to the decade that brought us the best music ever and exponential growth at the Cape Town Cycle Tour. We welcomed new names on the trophy - Hennie Wentzel won in his usual mad-cap fashion, and Monika Gasson won the ladies trophy in near-perfect conditions.

’81 saw another surge in entries - which forced a third and fourth seeded group to be added, and a move to the Civic Centre start line that would remain for nearly four decades. Cool misty conditions, clearing later, allowed Ertjies Bezeidenhout to blitz the course record, reducing it to 2h47, while Ann Wood triumphed in 3h40.

Click the link in the bio for the unabridged history of the Cape Town Cycle Tour.

#45years #ctcycletour #ctcycletour2023 #cyclinghistory

Oct 14

There’s a reason why people travel from all over the world to experience the beauty of Cape Town, and there’s no better way to do it than on two wheels, with wide open roads.

We can’t wait to welcome riders from far and wide to the 45th Cape Town Cycle Tour, entries are open, visit www.capetowncycletour.com to get yours.

🗓12 March 2023
📍Cape Town, South Africa
🚴109km
🔗link in bio

#ctcycletour #ctcycletour2023 #lovecapetown #discoverctwc #capetown #capetownsouthafrica #cyclinglife #roadcycling #bicycle #ilovecapetown #tablemountain

Oct 13

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of the founding fathers of the Cape Town Cycle Tour, Bill Mylrea. Bill was the business brain, the sensible futurist who conceived the world’s biggest bike race alongside the idealists Louis de Waal and John Stegmann. The voice of reason when dreams seemed to outgrow the reality of running the event.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to his loved ones at this difficult time. Rest well, Bill, and thank you.

Read more in the link in the bio.

Oct 7

🐧 Simon’s Town, Misty Cliffs, Chapman’s Peak, these are just a few of the iconic scenic spots that make the Cape Town Cycle Tour route so spectacular.

😍 What is your favourite spot along the route?

#ctcycletour #ctcycletour2023

Oct 6

In celebration of 45 years of cycling heritage, we’re taking a look back at the history of the Cape Town Cycle Tour, starting right at the beginning…

The inaugural Cape Town Cycle Tour toured the Peninsula in October, 1978. Local lawyer Lawrence Whittaker led home 445 finishers in a shade over three hours, the last time the winner would be so ‘slow’, with Janice Theis taking her first of two women’s titles in three-and-a-half hours.

’79 saw entries almost double, a pattern to be repeated for the next decade with Hans Degenaar the first rider to dip under the magical sub-three, as gale-force winds greeted the 999 starters as they left the shadow of the Cape Town Castle in April for the first of 40 consecutive Autumn starts.

Hit the link in the bio for the unabridged history of the Cape Town Cycle Tour.

#45years #ctcycletour #ctcycletour2023 #cyclinghistory

Oct 3

We are thrilled to announce that cycling kit manufacturer @ciovita is now the Official Technical Cycling Apparel Partner of the Cape Town Cycle Tour.

Ciovita is a Cape Town-based international cycling apparel manufacturer that produces innovative and technologically advanced kit with slick designs and all the tech to help South African cyclists look the part.

Participants can find and purchase their Cape Town Cycle Tour-branded Ciovita cycling kit online when entering next year’s event. All merchandise ordered online will also be delivered ahead of the 2023 Cape Town Cycle Tour, so you can get comfortable in your new gear before race day. The new Cape Town Cycle Tour kit is available now.

Together with Ciovita we are also planning an exciting new range of jerseys with some serious bragging rights for our loyal supporters with 10, 21, 30 and 40 Tours behind their names.

👉Swipe to see the 2023 range.
Visit the link in bio to read more about our partnership.

#ctcycletour #cycletour2023 #newkitday #ciovita #cycling

Sep 29

🎉Entries are open for the 2023 Cape Town Cycle Tour! Take part in next year’s Cycle Tour and be part of our special 45th anniversary celebrations.

The Cycle Tour is the ride known for its incredibly scenic route on a course around Cape Town with full road closure.

For 109km, riders will enjoy the thrill of cycling with thousands of like-minded souls. It’s the greatest cycling party in the world.

🦭This iconic South African event takes riders through tourist hotspots Kalk Bay and Simon’s Town with wide-open ocean views.

The challenge of conquering Smitswinkel is rewarded with a fast downhill and the idyllic seaside scenes of Misty Cliffs.

Chapman’s Peak lies in wait, but the climb is just a prelude to more unrivalled scenery. It’s a sight-seeing sensation, a feast for the eyes, a seascape smorgasbord! There’s no other ride quite like it.

With party-planning in full swing to celebrate our 45th year in style, you won’t want to miss this one.

Visit www.capetowncycletour.com to enter

#ctcycletour #ctcycletour2023 #capetown #cycling #bicycle #bikelife #bike #discoverctwc

Sep 27

The best way to experience the beauty of the Cape Peninsula is on a bike. Join us for the 45th Cape Town Cycle Tour, taking place on 12 March 2023. General entries and International entries open today, head over to www.capetowncycletour.com after 1pm to secure your spot.

#ctcycletour #ctcycletour2023

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