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Around 10 000 of the approximately 30 000 cyclists are expected to travel from outside the Mother City to take part in the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour.
In 2025, 10 091 travelling cyclists rep...
Around 10 000 of the approximately 30 000 cyclists are expected to travel from outside the Mother City to take part in the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour.
In 2025, 10 091 travelling cyclists represented over 60 countries.
‘This is a powerful reminder that the Cape Town Cycle Tour is not just a race, but a global drawcard. This week, thousands more riders from across South Africa and the world will descend on the Mother City, filling hotels, restaurants and public spaces as they prepare to take on one of the most iconic cycling routes in the world. The City will once again assist the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust to ensure that participants have a smooth and safe journey around the peninsula, by deploying our Safety and Security personnel from Traffic Services, Metro Police, Law Enforcement and Disaster Risk Management along the route,’ said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.
Cycle Tour Expo
Cape Town Cycle Tour week kicks off on Thursday, 5 March with the three-day rider registration and the Lifecycle Expo at the DHL Stadium.
Approximately 35 000 people are expected to visit over the three-day period at the expo, which is a celebration of cycling, health and fitness under one roof.
The Expo will feature more than 80 exhibitors showcasing the latest in cycling gear, nutrition, technology and apparel.
Entry into the Expo is free for participating cyclists and children under 12. The cost is R50 for non-participants.
It will operate during the following hours:
Thursday, 5 March: 09:30 – 19:00
Friday, 6 March: 09:00 – 19:00
Saturday, 7 March: 09:00 – 16:00
Public parking will be available at CTICC P1 (paid), P9, P11, P12 and P13, with a dedicated bike park and disabled parking in P5 and P13.
Raceday logistics
This year, thousands of cyclists will take on the 109km and the 42km from the CBD and the 78km invitational Women’s Race and U17 Boys Race from Fish Hoek.
The traditional 109km route starts at the Grand Parade at 06:16 and circles the Cape Peninsula before finishing on Helen Suzman Boulevard in Green Point.
The 78km Invitational Women’s Race (06:20) and the U17 Boys Race (06:15) will once again start in Fish Hoek and finish in Green Point.
The increasingly popular 42km route provides a shorter, but no less memorable experience, drawing riders through the southern suburbs via the M3 before finishing in the city. The ride will set off from 10:00.
Road Closures and Public Transport
Residents and motorists are advised that minor road closures will be in effect in some areas from Friday with hard closures in place on Saturday, 7 March and Sunday, 8 March 2026, particularly in the CBD, Green Point, Sea Point, Southern Suburbs and the Deep South.
Key closures include:
Sections of Helen Suzman Boulevard
Chapman’s Peak Drive
M3 Highway (outbound)
Nelson Mandela Boulevard (N2 outbound)
Hospital Bend Interchange
Victoria Road, Camps Bay
Main Road (M4) through the Deep South
Castle Street between Darling and Stand streets will be closed from 19:00 on Friday until 06:00 on Saturday to allow for the construction of the start gantry.
The situation intensifies on Saturday, 7 March, as multiple streets, including sections of Castle Street, Darling Street, and Strand Street will be closed in the CBD from 14:00 until late on Sunday afternoon.
A comprehensive list of all road closures is available here.
The race will also have an impact on several MyCiTi routes in the CBD and on the service to Hout Bay/Hangberg.
For more information on impacted stops and deviations, visit the MyCiTi website.
A three-stop bus shuttle between Hanover Street and Adderley Street will operate to ease passenger travel in and out of the city. Services at the terminus will resume by 15:00 on Sunday.
Due to the road closures, the City’s Kommetjie and Simon’s Town waste drop off facilities will be closed on race day. Alternative facilities are Retreat (closes at 13:00 on Sunday) and the Coastal Park Landfill Site on Baden Powell Drive, which operates until 14:00 on Sunday.
Spectator Experience
Residents and visitors are encouraged to line the route and bring the gees. The Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust has identified spectator-friendly spots along the route where members of the public can watch and cheer on the cyclists.
Mostert’s Mill (M3)
Edinburgh Drive (Wynberg Park)
Ladies Mile
Steenberg Road
Jubilee Square in Simon’s Town
Noordhoek Farm Village
Hout Bay CBD
Camps Bay Main Road
Sea Point Promenade
Race Finish on Helen Suzman Boulevard in Green Point
For more information on the Cape Town Cycle Tour and other events hosted in Cape Town, visit www.eventsincapetown.com
