Getting to the Start

The start venue for the Cape Town Cycle Tour is the Grand Parade Precinct, in Strand Street, with Table Mountain clearly visible.

On your way to the start

Don’t leave home without…

Your RaceTec timing chip. (109km riders).

Your number board, affixed to the handlebars of the bike.

Your race number, pinned to the back of your cycling shirt.

Your helmet.

The Grand Parade is quite exposed; even if the breeze is light don’t forget to pack a lightweight gilet to stay warm.

Your front wheel, if you have taken it off to load your bike (this has happened, more than once).

Your shoes.

Your sense of humour, and the ability to ‘Hoopla’. A lot.

Take note of the following other important details:

• Have your Action Photo SA sticker visible so they are able to identify you in their race day images.
• No smoking.
• No form of triathlon or time trial bars.
• No littering! Please use the chuck zones or keep litter on you.
• No personal music systems.
• A rider must participate with a timing chip and shall not ride with another rider’s number or timing chip.
• A rider may not start or attempt to start before his/her designated start group. Any rider who does so may be disqualified.
• A rider may however start later than his/her designated start group to ride with a friend or family member without penalty.