The 41st edition of the Cape Town Cycle Tour, arguably one of the biggest one-day classics in the world based on participant numbers, took place in the Mother City today.
The elite men raced a 109km route, with the women, starting in their own batch for the second consecutive year, having a raced a 78km challenge. Both events finished at the Green Point Stadium.
New Zealander Sam Gaze surged to victory in the men’s race, while Cherise Willeit claimed her fourth title.
View selected photos below from the day’s action. Photos courtesy of Chris Hitchcock/Cape Town Cycle Tour.
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- A delighted Cherise Willeit upon receiving her award for winning the elite women’s Cape Town Cycle Tour today. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- The breakaway group working together during the elite men’s race of the Cape Town Cycle Tour today. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- The elite men’s breakaway moving over an undulating section during the Cape Town Cycle Tour today. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- The breakaway riders beginning to string out during the Cape Town Cycle Tour today. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Byron Munton (left) and Stefan de Bod leading the way during the Cape Town Cycle Tour today. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Cape Town Cycle Tour winner Sam Gaze leading the charge along the cliff side road during the Cape Town Cycle Tour today. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Jayde Julius (front) leading the breakaway group during the Cape Town Cycle Tour today. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Clint Hendricks (front and pictured during the Cape Town Cycle Tour) came third on the opening stage of the Tour de Langkawi in Tampin, Malaysia, today. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- New Zealander Sam Gaze (left) split-seconds after winning the Cape Town Cycle Tour today in a sprint finish. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Cherise Willeit (centre) flanked on her left by Tiffany Keep in the elite women’s sprint finish at the Cape Town Cycle Tour today. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Riders enjoyed a spectacular view of the ocean during the Cape Town Cycle Tour today. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A great overview photo of the mass of cyclists who took part in the Cape Town Cycle Tour today. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Sam Gaze celebrating moments after winning the Cape Town Cycle Tour today. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A side shot of a focused Sam Gaze during the Cape Town Cycle Tour today. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Sam Gaze punching the air after winning the Cape Town Cycle Tour today. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A smiling Sam Gaze (left) after being presented with his award of winning the Cape Town Cycle Tour today. Photo: Chris Hitchcock. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Sam Gaze enjoying a champagne celebration after winning the Cape Town Cycle Tour today. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Sam Gaze shouting in joy and celebration moments after winning the Cape Town Cycle Tour today. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- The elite men’s winner Sam Gaze (left) and women’s winner Cheris Willeit (right), both of Songo-Specialized, pictured with their respective awards after winning the Cape Town Cycle today. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A focused-looking Sam Gaze during the Cape Town Cycle Tour today. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
