It’s the world’s largest timed mass participation event, and one of the prettiest cycle races on the planet. That’s right. This weekend saw South Africa’s Mother City play host to the 39th edition of the Cape Town Cycle Tour, and Instagrammers took to their phones to celebrate.
While its not easy to admire the beauty of a 109km race, that didn’t stop cyclists or bystanders from trying their best. Although many finished well after the professional group, the majority of the 35 000 participants probably all have a story to tell. So why not let snaps from Instagram do the talking?
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Have a look at some remarkable Instagram snaps from the race that just happen to tell their own story.
The race starts well before dawn. (Image: Ruan Bekker)
A photo posted by Ruhan Bekker (@ruhanbekker) on
But eventually, you’re off with a sunrise to guide you on. (Image: Carl Pasio)
A photo posted by Carl Pasio (@carlpasio) on
The professionals might not seem too fazed by it all. (Image: Bridget Ellwood)
A photo posted by Bridget Ellwood (@bridgy_ellwood) on
But not everyone will feel that way. (Image: Meekaaeel T)
The struggle
#109km#capetowncycletour A photo posted by Meekaaeel T (@m_i_c_k_y_2016) on
Not to mention more ‘good news’ soon after that. (Image: Slick Nick)
But if you keep peddling, you’ll finally reach Chapman’s Peak. (Image: Gary Perkin)
Until your back’s to the wall… again. (Image: Cile70)
#capetowncycletour #capetown #southafrica
A photo posted by Dragan Cile
Cikota (@cile70) on
But keep pushing, even if you’re down a wheel. (Image: Mr Sakitumi)
A photo posted by Mr Sakitumi (@mrsakitumi) on
Because rich rewards await at the finish line. (Image: Mike van Der Merwe)
A photo posted by Mike van Der Merwe (@the_mikeza) on
You’ve done it! (Image: wheretheroadbegins)
Round and round we go
@olliescotton A photo posted by Aaron (@wheretheroadbegins) on
And now, to celebrate your victory. (Image: Taute91)
A photo posted by Juaan (@taute91) on
If you have any images you snapped on Instagram during the Cape Town Cycle Tour and would like to be featured on this list, drop us a line in the comments section below.
Featured image: South African Tourism via Flickr
