The Western Cape is set to welcome over 30,000 cyclists to the Cape Town Cycle Tour on Sunday, 9 March 2025.
Here’s what to expect from this year’s Cape Town Cycle Tour
This year’s race will feature three different routes:
- The traditional 109km route, starting at the Grand Parade and circling the Cape Peninsula.
- The 78km Invitational Women’s Race and U17 Boys Race, both kicking off from Fish Hoek and ending in Green Point.
- A 42km alternative route, introduced in 2023, designed for less experienced cyclists, starting at the Grand Parade and heading towards the Southern Suburbs before looping back to the city.
The Cape Town Cycle Tour is Africa’s biggest timed cycling race, attracting thousands of international participants.
In 2024, over 10,500 cyclists from 46 different countries joined, boosting local tourism and business.
City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security JP Smith confirmed that multiple agencies, including Metro Police and Traffic Services, will be deployed to ensure safety and manage road closures.
The Cape Town Cycle Tour Expo at DHL Stadium, running from Thursday, 6 to Saturday, 8 March 2025, will allow participants to collect their race packs and explore over 80 stalls featuring cycling gear, nutrition products, and event merchandise.
What spectators must know
Cycling fans are encouraged to line the route to cheer on participants.
Popular spectator spots include:
- Mostert’s Mill (M3) – A prime location on the scenic Southern Suburbs stretch.
- Jubilee Square (Simon’s Town) – A popular halfway mark with a festive atmosphere.
- Hout Bay & Suikerbossie – A challenging climb where spectators traditionally offer enthusiastic support.
- Sea Point Promenade – Ideal for viewing the final stretch towards the finish line.
A dedicated spectator area will also be available at the finish line on Helen Suzman Boulevard in Green Point.
Road closures to take note ahead of Cape Town Cycle Tour
The City of Cape Town has announced extensive road closures across the CBD, Green Point, Southern Suburbs, and False Bay. Key closures include:
Saturday, 8 March 2025:
- Helen Suzman Boulevard (Green Point) closed from 14:00 until late Sunday.
- Chapman’s Peak Drive closed from 18:00 until 18:00 on race day.
Sunday, 9 March 2025:
- Nelson Mandela Boulevard (N2) outbound closed from 05:30 – 12:30.
- M3 Freeway closed from 05:30 – 12:30.
- Victoria Road (Camps Bay) closed from 07:00 – 18:00.
- Main Road (False Bay to Cape Point) closed from 05:45 – 14:00.
A full list of road closures is available on the official Cape Town Cycle Tour website.
The MyCiTi bus service will operate shuttle routes for race participants between the CTICC and the race venue, with services running between 05:00 and 18:00 on race day.
