Cape Town Cycle Tour 2026: Starter Pack

 

Our Cape Town Cycle Tour Starter Pack is a short and sporty trip for international cyclists who want to participate in the world’s largest timed cycle race on Sunday, 8th March 2026. Non-cycling partners welcome!

 

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Airport transfers on arrival and departure (for you and your bike)
• 4 nights at a 4* Boutique Hotel in Cape Town
• Breakfast daily
• Bike storage
• 06.03.2026: Guided warm-up ride
• 06.03.2026: Transfer to the Cape Town Cycle Tour EXPO
• 06.03.2026: Race Pack Collection Assistance
• 07.03.2026: Race Day Briefing with complimentary drinks
• 08.03.2026: Guaranteed Entry into the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour
• 08.03.2026: After Party dinner with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Detailed travel itinerary
• Onsite assistance from Equatours Travel Specialist

 

DAY 1: THURSDAY 05.03.2026

Arrive Cape Town

Airport Transfer to Hotel in Sea Point. Upon request, we can organise a local bike mechanic available to assist with building your bike and making any necessary repairs (pre-booking essential). The rest of the day is at leisure to explore South Africa’s Mother City.

Overnight: 4* Boutique Hotel Cape Town

 

DAY 2: FRIDAY 06.03.2026

GUIDED RIDE 2: APPROXIMATELY 50KM / 30 MILES

At 08h30, you will cycle part of the iconic Cape Town Cycle Tour Route in reverse, departing directly from the hotel. You will cycle through Camps Bay and Hout Bay to Noordhoek for a coffee shop break, before heading back along the same route, taking in both Chapman’s Peak and Suikerbossie – your two biggest challenges on race day.

CAPE TOWN CYCLE TOUR REGISTRATION & EXPO 

At 15h00, you will head to the Cape Town Cycle Tour Registration and EXPO to collect your race packs. A complimentary one-way transfer is provided. After collecting your race packs, the rest of the day is at leisure for you to shop the expo and make your own way back to the hotel.

Overnight: 4* Boutique Hotel Cape Town

Meals Included: Breakfast 

 

DAY 3: SATURDAY 07.03.2026

RACE DAY BRIEFING

Today you have a day at leisure to soak up the electric atmosphere of Cape Town during the cycle tour weekend. At 18h00, we will regroup for our race day briefing; an informal event where you can enjoy some complimentary drinks, ask any last-minute questions about race day, and meet other Equatours guests.

Overnight: 4* Boutique Hotel Cape Town

Meals Included: Breakfast

 

DAY 4: SUNDAY 08.03.2026

CAPE TOWN CYCLE TOUR 2026: APPROXIMATELY 109KM / 68 MILES

Today is the day you have been waiting for! After an early breakfast, you will cycle the short ride to the start line in the city centre to join your seeded group. Once you have crossed the finish line and collected your medal, you can either head straight back to the hotel or meet Team Equatours at the hospitality area for a group celebration.

At 18h00, we’ll regroup in the hotel reception and transfer to a local restaurant for our Cape Town Cycle Tour After Party dinner and celebration.

Overnight: 4* Boutique Hotel Cape Town

Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

 

DAY 4: MONDAY 09.03.2026

DEPARTURE

After breakfast today, you will have a few hours to shop for last-minute souvenirs before your driver collects you and returns you to the airport for your return flight home. ***End of Services***

 

Price: £695.00 per person sharing

Single Occupancy Supplement: £385.00  

Spaces are strictly limited. Please contact us for a detailed itinerary.

 

Equatours is a leading tailor-made travel specialist with over a decade of experience in creating bespoke holidays in Southern Africa. If you intend to extend this cycling holiday with a safari, self-drive adventure, trip to Victoria Falls, visit to Namibia or Botswana, or simply a few extra days in Cape Town, please allow us to provide you with a no-obligation quote.