Cape Argus Pic'n'Pay

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The Cape Argus Pic’n‘Pay is quite simply the BIGGEST Cyclo Sportive in the world.

South Africa’s Cape Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour, is, quite simply, the world’s largest individually timed cycle race – and the first event outside Europe to be included in the International Cycling Union’s Golden Bike Series – with over 35 000 cyclists tackling a 109km route around Cape Town that is as spectacular as it is gruelling.

Traditionally staged on the second Sunday of March, the country’s biggest one-day sporting event is fast becoming a big international drawcard – with over 2000 foreign entrants each year.

Sports Tours, in conjunction with their South African Agents, are pleased to offer this fantastic trip to South Africa. Having read the following Itinerary, it is hard to think of a more appealling way to spend a holiday with the largest bike race in the world thrown in.

Itinerary
Monday 2nd March
Arrival at Cape Town International Airport. You’ll be met by our local representatives and transferred to your hotel for early check in. Accommodation at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice.
After check in and a quick freshen up… depart for a short City tour and head up towards the Table Mountain Cable
station if weather permits. (Cable Car costs extra).
Before returning to the hotel, those renting bicycles will be taken to the cycle shop to collect and set up their bicycle.
1800 – welcome drinks & snacks function at hotel . You’ll get to meet your cycling tour leaders and hear more about
the routes you’ll be discovering each day.

Tuesday 3rd March
Early rise for your first warm-up ride before breakfast (suggested distance – 50km)
Return to hotel to enjoy a scrumptious breakfast.
Day at leisure to enjoy the local area.

Optional excursions available (at additional cost):
1. Half day Township Tour or
2. Half day West Coast including Ostrich Farm & Buffelsfontein Game Drive & Blouberg Strand
Return to hotel – dinner at hotel included.

Wednesday 4th March
50km warm-up cycle ride before breakfast
Return to hotel for breakfast
Day at leisure.

Optional excursion available (at additional cost):
Robben Island Excursion (+/- 4hours)
Return to hotel – dinner at hotel included

Thursday 5th March
50km warm-up cycle ride before breakfast
Return to hotel for breakfast
Full Day Cape Point excursion:
including 30min boat trip from Hout Bay Harbour to Seal island (spectacular views from the ocean of Chapman’s peak Drive … big climb #2 in the Cycle Tour), Drive Chapman’s Peak, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve (where the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet!) and then visit the Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach – Simonstown.
also includes driving the route (anti-clockwise) of the Cape Argus Pick N Pay Cycletour!
Lunch en-route (at additional cost).
Return to hotel – dinner at hotel included.

Friday 6th March
50km warm-up cycle ride before breakfast
Return to hotel for breakfast
1130 departure for registration at the Cape Argus Lifecycle Expo at the Good Hope Centre.
1300 return transfer to hotel
Afternoon at leisure.
1900 – Tour dinner in hotel function room with guest VIP speaker.
(local beer, wine and soft drinks included)

Saturday 7th March
REST DAY
Breakfast at hotel
Day at leisure, taking it easy
Dinner at hotel: Special Carbo-load dinner will be arranged.

Sunday 8th March
Early Breakfast at hotel (Breakfast will be open from 0400)
Race Day! Make your own way to the start of the race (located within 1.5 km from your hotel)
Good Luck! After you finish – you are invited (entry included) to the International Visitor’s Marquee for drinks and a light lunch – a physio- therapist will be available on site to assist with those sore & stiff muscles.
Return to hotel – dinner at hotel included.

Monday 9th March
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Rental Cycle shop to return rental bicycles.
Full Day Winelands excursion including 3 different wine farm tastings and lunch
Return to hotel late afternoon.
1900 – departure from hotel for your end of tour dinner at Pigalle / Five Flies Restaurant (drinks included)

Tuesday 10th March
Breakfast at hotel
Day at leisure
Afternoon departure for Cape Town Airport for you return flight home.

SUMMARY OF WHAT IS INCLUDED
• Meet and Greet services of our local representatives
• Transfers as per above itinerary in a luxury air-conditioned 21- or 44-seater vehicle with driver
• Early check in and 8 nights accommodation at the Protea Hotel Fire and Ice
• Breakfast daily
• Short City Tour on 02/03/2009
• Welcome drinks and snacks function on 02/03/2009
• Hotel dinners (drinks extra) on 2,3, 4, 5, 7 & 8 March 2009
• Questions and Answer Dinner in function room at hotel with VIP guest speaker – including local beers, wine and soft
drinks – on 06/03/2009.
• Professional Cycling tour leader who creates, organises, plans and integrates the sports logistics together with a support
vehicle stocked with Bike emergency kit, First aid kit and energy snacks & water supplies on each warm-up ride.
• Full day Cape Peninsula Tour on 05/03/2008 (lunch extra) including Seal Island Boat trip, Chapman’s Peak, Cape
of Good Hope Nature reserve, Boulders Penguin Colony – Simon’s town.
• 06/03/2009 – Special Tour dinner (3 course with local wine, beer and soft drinks) and VIP Guest Speaker
• Entry to Event, and post race activities in the International Visitor’s Marquee – drinks and light lunch included & free Physio Therapist treatments (15min sessions) available in the tent – first come first served basis.
• Full day – Cape Winelands excursion on 09/03/2008 including 3 x wine farm tastings & lunch
• End of tour dinner including local beers, wine and soft drinks – at Pigalle or Five Flies Restaurant – on 09 March 2009.

Prices, Per Person (Excluding Flights)

Twin to Share / Double basis: £1175
Single basis: £1499

Bike Hire is also available (ask for quotes)
BUY YOUR NEW ROAD BIKE HERE

PLEASE PHONE OFFICE TO BOOK – 0161 703 8161
Full Payment at time of Booking

FLIGHTS NOT INCLUDED
Sports Tours will arrange your flights to meet the transfers, using low-cost carriers from the major airports
You may book your own flights, but may be delayed awaiting transfers and other clients on additional flights – there is no charge for the booking of flights, so no disadvantage to yoursleves

Travel Insurance
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