In the world’s largest timed cycle race, around 30 000 riders set out on a route of close to 109 km winding around the Cape Peninsula.

Taking riders on a 109km route around the Cape Peninsula, the Cape Town Cycle Tour is South Africa’s must-do cycling event. With route highlights that include full road closure, boisterous roadside support and the glistening ocean views from Chapman’s Peak, this ride is a bucket-list item that needs to be ridden to be believed.