The excitement for the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour is ramping up this week with a flurry of activity. Here’s a guide to the world’s largest-timed cycle race.
- Approximately 30 000 cyclists will be tackling three routes, including the traditional 109km route from the Grand Parade circling the Cape Peninsula on Sunday, 9 March 2025.
- The 78km Invitational Women’s Race and the U17 Boys Race will take off from Fish Hoek and finish in Green Point.
- For the third year in a row, those looking for a less demanding challenge will take on the 42km route from the Grand Parade to the Southern Suburbs and finish in the city centre.
In 2024, the Cape Town Cycle Tour attracted over 10 500 cyclists from outside the Western Cape representing 46 countries. Cyclists from South Africa brought the overall tally to 47 countries.
‘The Cape Town Cycle Tour is one of the Mother City’s long-standing jewel events, and its impact on our city’s economy and destination marketing over the last five decades cannot be overstated. Its growth during this period has coincided with a rising interest in outdoor sports, an increase in the number of people taking up cycling in our city, and a growing sense of community around fitness and well-being. It is an honour for the City to contribute to the event’s growth over the years and we’re excited to continue this partnership for the 47th edition of Africa’s premier cycling event. To ensure the event is executed smoothly and safely, we provide support through our Safety and Security agencies, who are deployed to assist in the build-up to the event and during race day, ensuring that both participants and spectators can enjoy the event with confidence,’ – City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.
Annual Cape Town Cycle Tour Expo – 6-8 March 2025
The annual Cape Town Cycle Tour Expo, taking place at the DHL Stadium, will kick Cape Town Cycle Tour week into gear from 6-8 March 2025.
Over 37 000 people attend the expo over its three-day run annually.
A celebration of everything cycling, health and fitness under one roof, the Cape Town Cycle Tour Expo provides visitors with over 80 stalls to shop, where they can explore the latest innovations in cycling gear, pick up cycling souvenirs, race nutrition and get the best advice on navigating their race.
The expo will officially open from 09:30 until 19:00 on Thursday, 6 March 2025. It will operate from 09:00 until 19:00 on Friday, 7 March 2025 and will run until 16:00 Saturday, 8 March 2025.
Entry is free for Cycle Tour participants and children under 12, while non-participants pay R50 to enter the expo.
MyCiTi shuttle
There will be a free MyCiTi shuttle to ferry participants to the stadium for race pack collection. The shuttle will operate from the CTICC from 08:30 to 19:30 on Thursday and Friday and from 08:30 – 16:30 on Saturday.
On race day, the shuttle will operate from 05:00 to take participants between Stadium, Thibault and Civic stations. The last bus is at 18:00.
For participants who make use of the CTICC paid parking, the shuttle will run from the P3 drop off to the CTICC from 08:00 to 18:00 on race day.
47th Cape Town Cycle Tour – Spectators
Family, friends, lovers of cycling and residents are encouraged to line up along the route for gees to give the cyclists a race to remember.
The spectator spots include Mostert’s Mill off Rhodes Avenue (M3), Edinburgh Drive (M3 Wynberg Park), Ladies Mile, Steenberg Road, Bay Road in Muizenberg, Jubilee Square in Simon’s Town, Noordhoek Farm Village, Hout Bay CBD, Camp’s Bay Main Road and the Sea Point Promenade, among others.
The City of Cape Town will have its own spectator’s activation area on Paradise Road in Claremont.
There will be a dedicated spectator area with seating at the finish line on Helen Suzman Boulevard.
Impact on Roads
Residents and motorists are advised that major road closures are planned for the city centre, Green Point, Sea Point, the Southern Suburbs and the Deep South among others for Saturday, 8 March and Sunday, 9 March 2025.
Helen Suzman Boulevard from Beach Road to the Traffic Circle will be closed from 14:00 on Saturday until 21:00 on Sunday.
Chapman’s Peak will be closed from 18:00 on Saturday until 18:00 on Sunday.
Nelson Mandela Boulevard (N2) outbound from the city will be closed from 05:30 until 12:30 on Sunday.
The Hospital Bend (N2, M3) Interchange, including the on ramp from Groote Schuur Hospital and Anzio Road will be closed from 05:30 until 12:30 on Sunday
Victoria Road along Camps Bay, North and South bound will be closed from 07:00 until 18:00 on Sunday.
M4 Main Rd through Tokai, Lakeside, False Bay to Cape Point and Scarborough will be closed on Sunday between 05:45 until 14:00.
A comprehensive list of all road closures is available HERE.
MyCiTi
As a result of the road closures, several MyCiTi service routes will be impacted on Saturday and Sunday.
Route 108 (Hangberg – Hout Bay Harbour – Sea Point) and 109 (Hout Bay – Imizamo Yethu – Sea Point) will be cancelled on Sunday from start of service until 18:00.
The service for other routes are as follows:
Route 101 and 111 service will be diverted onto Strand Street, Long Street and Loop Street in both directions from 15:00 Saturday, 8 March 2025 until 12:00 on Sunday, 9 March 2025. Lower Plein, Lower Buitenkant, Roeland and Roodehek Stops will be missed in both directions during the road closure period on Saturday and Sunday.
Route 102 service will be diverted onto Christiaan Barnard Street and Tennant Street in both directions from 15:00 Saturday, 8 March 2025 until 16:00 on Sunday, 9 March 2025. Adderley, Darling, The Castle and Hanover Street stops will be missed on both directions during the road closure period on Saturday and Sunday
Route 103 service will be diverted onto Strand Street, Long Street and Loop Street in both directions from 15:00 Saturday, 8 March 2025 until 16:00 on Sunday, 9 March 2025. Lower Plein, Lower Buitenkant, Roeland and Roodehek Stops will be missed in both directions during the road closure period on Saturday and Sunday.
Route 105 service will be diverted onto Avenue Disandt, Kloof Road and Avenue between start of service and 18:30 on Sunday, 9 March 2025. Queens Beach Station, Kei Apple (South bound direction), Tramway (South bound direction), Brevity Lane (East bound direction), Kloof (North bound direction) and Disandt (East bound direction) will be missed.
Route 107 service will be diverted onto The Drive and Park Avenue from 07:00 until 14:00 on Sunday, 9 March 2025. Passengers are advised to make use of alternative stops closest and plan their journey accordingly. Groote Kerk (North bound direction), Whale Rock (South Bound direction). Camps Bay (South Bound direction will be missed.
Route 261 service will be diverted onto Adderley Street, Strand Street, Loop Street, Hertzog Boulevard, Christiaan Barnard Street, Sir Lowry Road and Russel Street from Saturday, 8 March 2025 at 21:00 until Sunday, 9 March 2025 at 16:00. Castle in both directions will be missed.
The D01, D02, D03 and D04 services will be diverted onto Christiaan Barnard Street, FW de Klerk Blvd (N1) and Black River Parkway (M5) from 05:30 for the outbound and 10:00 for the inbound until 12:30 for the outbound and 15:00 for the inbound on Sunday, 9 March 2025.
Urban Waste Management
The Kommetjie and Simon’s Town drop-offs will be closed on the day due to the event’s road closures. The Coastal Park, Prince George Drive, Hout Bay, Wynberg or Retreat facilities would be the closest alternatives for residents.
Urban Waste Management regrets any inconvenience caused, and thanks residents for their ongoing commitment to responsible waste management.
READY, STEADY, GO! Cape Town is all set for the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour. ENJOY!
WHAT: 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour WHERE: Grand Parade – Cape Peninsula – ending at DHL Stadium, Green Point
WHEN: Sunday, 9 March 2025
INFO: VISIT | See also Cape Town Green Map | For more information on the Cape Town Cycle Tour and other events hosted in Cape Town, visit
