Thousands of cyclists have readied themselves to challenge the streets of Cape Town head-on in a 109km route during this year’s annual Cape Town Cycle Tour (CTCT). The CTCT happens on the 2nd Sunday in March. The CTCT is the world's largest individually timed cycle race. CTCT organizer, David Bellairs stated that there are many different contingencies in place to ensure the safety and security of the participating cyclists. “It […]
A protest by residents of Masiphumelele to draw attention to land issues in the community cut the Cape Town Cycle Tour short on Sunday. Seventeen residents were arrested in the early hours of Sunday, March 12, after they blocked a road next to the township, GroundUp reports. Residents were unhappy with the response of ward councillor Felicity Purchase to a memorandum which they handed over on February 14. The demolition […]
Triathlete and fitness ambassador, Vicky van der Merwe shares tips on diet and exercise to help cyclists prepare for the Cape Town Cycle Tour (CTCT) taking place on the 12 March. This forms part of TomTom's #GetGoing campaign to encourage people to get active and live healthier lives. “The only benefit you can gain a week before the race is from allowing your body to rest and replenish after the […]
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