Lauren McMinn

Event Name: Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour When: 11 March 2011 Where: Cape Peninsula, Western Cape Category: Road On the second Sunday in March every year, 35 000 cyclists line up to participate in the world’s largest timed cycling event, the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour. Cycle Tour has grown from humble beginnings, attracting a few hundred participants in 1978, into the iconic international event it is today. Now enjoying its 35th year, Cycle Tour has become a permanent fixture on the calendars of professional and recreational cyclists worldwide. There is a major focus on charity this year. Aligning itself with other major sporting events, the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust has made a limited number of 5,000 entries available to the charity bond sector. Keep abreast of developments at the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust by joining the Facebook Page at www.tinyurl.com/cycletour or by following them on Twitter: www.twitter.com/CycleTourTrust. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Cape Argus Pick N Pay Tricycle And Junior Tour When: 10 March 2012 Where: Youngsfield Military base, Wynberg, Western Cape Category: Road The Tricycle Tour is aimed at youngsters between the ages of 2 and 6 years who, together with a parent or guardian on foot, get to navigate an easy 1,5km fun ride. The event introduces young children to the very basic elements of cycling safety and etiquette in a safe and controlled environment. The Junior Tour is ideal for learners between the ages of 6 and 12 years, and they are offered the choice between participating in either a 5km or 10km route. Entries will once again be very limited to ensure maximum enjoyment for all riders. In support of The Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust’s on-going safe cycling initiative, all riders must wear cycling helmets and the strict “No Helmet No Ride” rule will apply. Online entries for the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Tricycle and Junior Tour are expected to open on 16 January 2012. Registration will take place between 2 and 9 March 2012 at the Canal Walk Shopping Centre. Free, secure parking is available in demarcated areas at the venue. Parents are however encouraged to car pool where possible to limit traffic congestion around the event. Please visit www.juniortour.co.za for updates and more information. Go to Event Page