That time of year is fast approaching. The annual Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour will be taking place on Sunday 14th March with the race covering 109 kms of breathtaking scenery across the Cape Peninsula. To celebrate this most prestigious local event Travelstart have put together some great travel deals to the Mother City, along with some tips for travelling over the Cycle Tour period.
Since its humble beginnings in 1978 when only 574 cyclists took part, the Argus has grown tremendously with almost 40,000 entrants from all over the world now taking part.
British Airways (operated by Comair) will transport your bike free of charge over the Argus period. You are required to check your bike in in advance of your travel date (at least 3 days prior to travel) & you must take your bike, along with your e-ticket, to the domestic cargo area. No bikes will be accepted for travel in the passenger terminals.
Bicycles must be packed as follows:
- Bicycle seat must be put down
- Handlebars turned parallel with frame
- Front wheel to be attached
- Pedals removed or turned inward
- Tyres deflated
- Use bicycle boxes or bags to protect your bike
Fares to Cape Town for the Argus
from Johannesburg - R1,596
from Durban - R1,346
from Port Elizabeth - R1,376
from East London - R1,515
from Bloemfontein - R1,830