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Mark Cavendish and Mark Renshaw to race Cape Town Cycle Tour

· By Press Office · 73 comments

This year, Mark Cavendish, one of Etixx – Quick-Step’s biggest, and his lead-out man, Mark Renshaw, will participate in the Cycle Tour for the first time.

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The Cycle Tour attracts 35 000 cyclists to Cape Town every year and, over the past 36 years, has emerged as one of the greatest cycling events on the planet, with everyone from rank amateurs to Hollywood celebrities to top pro riders taking part.

The headquarters for Cavendish and Renshaw will be the beautiful wine estate of Klein Constantia, which is also owned by Bakala. Starting this year, Klein Constantia will be a jersey sponsor for team Etixx – Quick-Step.

As they did in 2014, Klein Constantia and Etixx-Quick-Step will host a special cocktail function and auction, and a short bike ride to support Francois Pienaar’s MAD CHARITY ™ (Make a Difference) on Friday, the 6th of March.

Mark Cavendish and five-time Tour de France winner Eddy Merckx, the undisputed greatest pro cyclist of all-time, will be guests of honour at the event.

“I’ve never been to South Africa before,” says Cavendish. “I’ve heard great things about the Cycle Tour and I’m excited about the trip. I’ve heard from a few riders who have been there before that it’s a lovely place, and a beautiful event to race. To ride with 35 000 people, that’s not something I’ve ever done in a bike race before. But I’m looking forward to it. Klein Constantia is a new sponsor of the team this year, and I want to do them and Mr. Bakala proud by going and showing my support. Also, I am happy to be associated with the charity actions they will sponsor. I’m really looking forward to visiting South Africa for the first time and taking part in a well-organised event that comes with a history of goodwill and charity attached to it.”
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Comments

Cav'
Cav'

Jan 29, 2015, 8:07 AM

Awesome :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

2 X 2
2 X 2

Jan 29, 2015, 8:09 AM

And the winner is....

Shebeen
Shebeen

Jan 29, 2015, 8:10 AM

this is pretty cool. going to give the local hotshots some motivation!

J∆kk∆ls
J∆kk∆ls

Jan 29, 2015, 8:13 AM

The Missile with his lead out Man...mmm, Pity I wont be at the finish line to see them fly past!

DARK KNIGHT
DARK KNIGHT

Jan 29, 2015, 8:16 AM

massive!

Gen
Gen

Jan 29, 2015, 8:22 AM

And the winner is....

Riding backwards with his eyes closed. The only obstacle will be the early start time[emoji6]
leaboy
leaboy

Jan 29, 2015, 8:25 AM

Really hope we can get some top class footage of the event this year.

Would love to see Cav in the bunch Sprint amongst our local pros

Eugene
Eugene

Jan 29, 2015, 8:25 AM

Won't it be cool.......

 

the Cape Argus headline read

 

"Nolan Hoffman beats the Manx Missile"

T-Bob
T-Bob

Jan 29, 2015, 8:30 AM

Might actually not ride to watch that at the finish line...  :)

Long Wheel Base
Long Wheel Base

Jan 29, 2015, 8:30 AM

Sjoe its going to be a fast finish. I hope he uploads to strava just so we can actually see how fast he sprints the last few hundred metres.

RABUBI
RABUBI

Jan 29, 2015, 8:42 AM

wait for him at the exit and then ask him what was his time..

Eldron
Eldron

Jan 29, 2015, 8:53 AM

I reckon Manxy is off his best or past his best. He isn't the almighty sprinter he was a few years ago. Remember the guy that didn't need a lead out train?

 

Awesome for the race though - that'll bring plenty global attraction to ye olde cape town cycle tour argus newspaper world fun rider champs!

jcza
jcza

Jan 29, 2015, 8:54 AM

Won't be allowed to race due to UCI rules.

Mongoose!
Mongoose!

Jan 29, 2015, 8:58 AM

Won't be allowed to race due to UCI rules.

why?

jcza
jcza

Jan 29, 2015, 9:00 AM

why?

 

Can't have World Tour riders racing local races and preventing smaller teams from making a living.

TimW
TimW

Jan 29, 2015, 9:06 AM

This from a CSA press release this week ...

 

Cycling SA has the vision to promote social cohesion and participation equality. We, as the National Federation, will not penalise any of our members or licensed riders for participating in events not listed on our national calendar, or events unsanctioned by Cycling SA, as this would be counter-productive. However, it must be noted that no Cycling SA Commissaires will be authorised to officiate at unsanctioned events. We uphold the UCI’s suspension of the “forbidden race rule”, that allows licensed riders to participate in non-sanctioned events, and have a firm belief that any participant should be treated on an equitable basis.

SurferChild
SurferChild

Jan 29, 2015, 9:09 AM

He's not a climber... will stuggle a bit on the hills when the guys put the hammer down. But if it comes to a sprint... yeah, the heat is on.

That is if he races elites which i doubt... He will most probably take part in a charity group like Froome does in the 94.7

Wil6
Wil6

Jan 29, 2015, 9:12 AM

He's not a climber... will stuggle a bit on the hills when the guys put the hammer down. But if it comes to a sprint... yeah, the heat is on.

That is if he races elites which i doubt... He will most probably take part in a charity group like Froome does in the 94.7

climbs in the Argus route? Where are they?

Nick
Nick

Jan 29, 2015, 9:14 AM

From the The Cycle Tour Media Office

 

David Bellairs, Marketing, Media and Sponsorship Director of the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust, organisers of the iconic Cape Town Cycle Tour, says:

 

“The Cape Town Cycle Tour is extremely excited at the news that Mark Cavendish and Mark Renshaw will be participating this year.  This is particularly special as Klein Constantia is a sponsor of both the Cape Town Cycle Tour and the ETIXX Quick-Step Quickstep team.  Having pro riders of this calibre will certainly make for some exciting racing on 8th March and we look forward to hosting them in our wonderful city.”

Reece_Rower
Reece_Rower

Jan 29, 2015, 9:14 AM

He may not be a climber but he can still make it over the bumps in the Argus, being classified as "not a climber" means he's not a twig and cant hold over 6w/kg for an alpine climb. Will be interesting to see how the race goes this year, if he races elites other teams will have to do a lot to get a split before the finish. May be a more punchy winner this year and not a bunch sprint.

Andrew Steer
Andrew Steer

Jan 29, 2015, 9:15 AM

climbs in the Argus route? Where are they?

 

Precisely... if Nolan can get over them, Cavendish sure as hell can too  :thumbup:

T-Bob
T-Bob

Jan 29, 2015, 9:16 AM

He's not a climber... will stuggle a bit on the hills when the guys put the hammer down. But if it comes to a sprint... yeah, the heat is on.

That is if he races elites which i doubt... He will most probably take part in a charity group like Froome does in the 94.7

 

Errrr... the Argus doesn't exactly have many 'hills' in pro terms. He also won Milan San Remo and that has a few bumps in it including the Cipressa and Poggio. 

 

Wil6
Wil6

Jan 29, 2015, 9:17 AM

Precisely... if Nolan can get over them, Cavendish sure as hell can too  :thumbup:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but there is not even a Categorized climb in the Argus, or is there one Cat4?

 

But nonetheless, Argus is a flat race for guys like Mark

nazmo
nazmo

Jan 29, 2015, 9:19 AM

Suikerbossie is CAT4, its a glorified hill.

As for this news, sucks, I was hoping to come first in the Argus, there goes that chance

 

:clap:  :ph34r:

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