On behalf of the City, I would like to wish participants good luck in the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour.

I would also like to welcome cyclists and cycling fans that have come from other parts of South Africa or the world to take part in this year's competition.

I encourage them to visit some of Cape Town's tourist highlights while they are here, and to make the most of their stay in our city. Cape Town is indebted to the sponsors and all others involved in making the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour such a spectacular annual event. This race, along with international events like the recent UCI World Championships, has helped to build our reputation as a world class cycling destination.

Cape Town has always been known for its challenging and spectacular routes through mountain and coastal environments. But it is also becoming famous for its ability to host quality competitions, and for the spirit of sportsmanship that these competitions create.

I trust that this year's Cycle Tour will add further to this legacy, and to the legacy of cycling in South Africa as a whole.

Helen Zille
Mayor of Cape Town

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