Hi glad you enjoyed it despite the punctures...
So, on the Thursday before the race we have a group of teachers and parents called the "Sweep and Pray Team" go through ENTIRE route by car and do exactly what you suggest. They sweep the route and pray over the route for safety. About 12 to 15 of them drive their vehicles along the 100km route and wherever there is gravel, debris, etc they physically sweep it off the road. I am going to suggest that outside of the glass you never encountered gravel or stones on the route? Quite incredible!!
We also have City of Cape Town sweep the town streets with a mechanical broom on Friday. However, Protea way is probably missed due it being a minor road compared to say Wellington road. Thus we do try our best to have clean roads for you guys. The other problem is that on Friday night in Durbanville a lot of revelers hit the streets and toss bottles out their car windows...we then race there on Saturday 🙇 I have noted your comment, however, and we will attempt to get the roads even better
We actually try and encourage people to head back to the pavilion because space at the finish IS limited. That is the reason for no shade...sorry man.
Yes, I think that bike stands is a fantastic suggestion and will endeavor to make that happen next year 🫡
