There is a way to participate in
Cycle Tour without breaking a sweat. Just slap on some sunscreen, pack a
picnic and find a spot along the route to do some cheering.
David Bellairs, head of the Cape
Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour organising team, highlights just some of the
best spectator spots where fans can watch the Cycle Tour drama unfold:
The Start, Hertzog Boulevard
If you live in the suburbs around the city centre, take your bicycle
into town. If you travel by car, park in any of the surrounding side
streets and walk to the start area. There’s an awesome vibe and it’s the
only time you will ever see so many cyclists together.
Newlands Forest Area
Accessible from the east side of the M3, as well as the pedestrian
subway at the “Parks and Forest” area. There is one refreshment station
and you will be treated to some fast riding by the still fresh and excited
cyclists.
Paradise Road (Near Paradise
Motors)
This point is accessible from Main Road, Claremont and is a good place
to view the cyclists as they speed down Paradise Road and start climbing
up Edinburgh Drive.
Edinburgh Drive (Up To Top Of
Wynberg Hill – Outbound)
The steepest gradient of the Cycle Tour will give you the chance to
cheer and inspire the cyclists as they struggle up the first climb of the
route. If you are keen to spot your boet or your best buddy, then this is
undoubtedly the best vantage point. (This is also great place to take your
skottle and cook your breakfast.)
Main Road / Steenberg Road (Muizenberg)
This easily accessible vantage point allows you to see the cyclists as
they speed towards the sea.
Kalk Bay And St. James
Enjoy breakfast at one of the many restaurants in the area and toast
the cyclists as they flash past.
Fish Hoek
The traffic circle and Main Road in the centre of town always attracts
many supporters.
Glencairn Beach
Pedestrian access to the grassed area (Glen Ridge side) with large
lawns opposite the beach. Or make your way to the Glencairn Hotel /
Southern Right or Dixies restaurant.
Simon’s Town Main Road
Access is preferably on foot for local residents. Jubilee Square has
been a firm spectator favourite for years and always has a great vibe.
Scarborough
Gain access to Main Road on foot or view from pubs and restaurants
along the road.
Noordhoek Farm Village
Local residents must preferably access this area (Main Road) on foot,
or relax at any of the pubs or restaurants on the roadside while you watch
the cyclists speed by.
Hout Bay (Corner Princess And
Main / Chapman’s Peak Drive)
If you live in Hout Bay and haven’t managed to escape the madness
early on, take a stroll down to Main Road (M65) and give the cyclists that
final energy boost before they hit the dreaded Suikerbossie.
Suikerbossie
It may not be the toughest hill on the route, but most participants
dread this climb. They are tired and need all the encouragement you can
give. Suikerbossie – all the way from the bottom circle to the top before
Llandudno - is perfect vantage point for locals.
Camps Bay Beachfront
Join the beautiful people for a few hours and relax at one of Camps
Bay’s many beachfront restaurants or on the beach. A pedestrian bridge
allows you to cross the cycle stream to the beach.
Sea Point
Thrills, spills and crashes are aplenty at the sharp left turn from
Victoria Road into Queens Road! A pedestrian bridge allows you to cross
the road here.
Promenade & Finish Line
Make your way to the Promenade to watch the cyclists breaking into
their final sprint to the finish or witness all the emotion and high
drama, typical of the Cycle Tour finish line.
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