The Mother City will this week open its roads to around 30 000 cyclists for the 48th edition of the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour on Sunday 8 March. The Cycle Tour Expo begins today 5 March at the DHL Stadium.
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.The World's Largest Timed Cycle Race.
‘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.
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
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
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
WHAT: 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour
WHERE: Cape Peninsula
WHEN: Sunday 8 March 2026
INFO: see also MapMyWay
