Imagine a race with 35 000 participants, through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Imagine joining the likes of, Indurain, Ulrich, Vinokourov, LeMond and Armstrong who have all had a go. Well now you can. In March next year a few of us from SPR will head over to Cape Town, to ride “The Argus“, and we’d like you to join us. The Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour covers 110km of spectacular Indian and Atlantic Ocean Coastline,  with about 1000m of vertical ascent, with heaps of awesome scenery, and cheering crowds to help you along.  The event is as well organised as you’ll see anywhere in the world, with full road closure, medical and technical support and carefully staggered starting.

And if that’s not enough, there are two choices of four-day amateur tours nearby in the week leading up to the Argus on 8th March. The Cape Rouleur (yes, they copied our name!) and the Tour de Boland. Minimum duration for a worthwhile trip to South Africa is probably 10 days, but some may choose to do an extra week, and include a safari. There are plenty of great destinations nearby to choose from, and the Aussie $ goes a long way in South Africa.

Argus Entries open in September, so I’d like to confirm numbers this month. Leave a message if you’re interested, or have questions, and we’ll take it from there. See you out there. Mark dC