The City of Cape Town has warned residents of road closures as thousands of cyclists from across South Africa and the world will descend on the Mother City for the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust.
“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,” Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith said on Tuesday.
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.
Key closures include:
- Sections of Helen Suzman Boulevard.
- Chapman’s Peak Drive.
- M3 Highway (outbound).
- Nelson Mandela Boulevard (N2 outbound).
- Hospital Bend Interchange.
- Victoria Road, Camps Bay.
- Main Road (M4) through the Deep South.
Castle Street between Darling and Stand streets will be closed from 19:00 on Friday until 06:00 on Saturday to allow for the construction of the start gantry.
The situation intensifies on Saturday, 7 March, as multiple streets, including sections of Castle Street, Darling Street, and Strand Street will be closed in the CBD from 14:00 until late on Sunday afternoon.
The race will also have an impact on several MyCiTi routes in the CBD and on the service to Hout Bay/Hangberg.
A comprehensive list of all road closures is available here: https://www.capetowncycletour.com/system/refinery/resources/W1siZiIsIjIwMjYvMDIvMjgvMTcvMjgvNTcvMTA1ZmExMWQtZTIxOC00NDUwLWIyODItYWU3YmQ4NTBmYzcxL0NUQ1QgMjAyNiBSb2FkIENsb3N1cmVzIDEgTWFyLnBkZiJdXQ/CTCT%202026%20Road%20Closures%201%20Mar.pdf
Cycle Tour Expo
The 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 will visit over the three days 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, and Saturday, 7 March: 09:00 – 16:00.
Public parking will be available at the Cape Town International Convention Centre P1 (paid), P9, P11, P12 and P13, with a dedicated bike park and disabled parking in P5 and P13.
Race day logistics
This year, the cyclists will take the 109km and the 42km from the city centre, and the 78km invitational Women’s Race and U17 Boys Race from Fish Hoek.
The traditional 109km route starts at the Grand Parade at 06:16 and circles the Cape Peninsula before finishing on Helen Suzman Boulevard in Green Point.
The 78km Invitational Women’s Race (06:20) and the U17 Boys Race (06:15) will once again start in Fish Hoek and finish in Green Point.
The increasingly popular 42km route provides a shorter, but no less memorable experience, drawing riders through the southern suburbs via the M3 before finishing in the city. The ride will set off at 10:00. -SAnews.gov.za
