Cape Argus Cycle Race

Cape Argus Cycle Race

The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour (referred to in short as the Argus) is an annual cycle race hosted in Cape Town, South Africa, usually 109 km long. It is the first event outside Europe to be included in the International Cycling Union's Golden Bike Series.

South Africa hosts some of the largest, by number of entrants, sporting events in the world with three being the largest of their type. The Cape Argus Cycle Race with as many as 35 000 cyclists taking part, is the world's largest individually timed cycle race. The other two are the world's largest ultra-marathon running event, the Comrades Marathon, and the world's largest open water swim, the Midmar Mile.

The Argus forms the last leg of the Giro del Capo, a multi-stage race for professional and leading registered riders.

It is traditionally staged on the second Sunday of March and has enjoyed well known competitors such as Miguel Indurain, Jan Ulrich and Lance Armstrong.

Read more about Cape Argus Cycle Race:  Route, Records, History of The Cycle Tour, Details of Each Event

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