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Sunday Cape Argus Tour. 109 km of closed roads, temperature in the mid thirties, organization of the whole event like clockwork, 36000 riders and it seemed that the whole population had come out to cheer and barbeque stuff by the roadside. Feed stations every 10 km with mechanics and physio if you needed it, plus extra mechanics patrolling on motorbikes to help out if required.
An absolutely beautiful course, sometimes with a nasty-ish headwind, but the hills nowhere near as bad as the usual suspects in Surrey, with long steady drags of no more than 8 or 9% gradient, and sweeping downhills to die for. I've never done a cycling event with such a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. I heartily recommend the trip, and I'll definitely be aiming to do it next year.
Downsides:
a, My bike, in it's very secure flight case, is still at Johannesburg Airport (Thank you SAA)
b, Due to an unforseen iPhone/Swimming Pool accident, I have no photos.
c, Everything is fucking freezing!