South Africa’s Cape Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour, the world’s largest individually timed cycle race, sees over 35 000 cyclists tackling a 109km route around Cape Town that is as spectacular as it is grueling. It’s our country’s biggest one-day sporting event and is fast becoming a major international draw card. I was up earlier than usual to capture the front runners cycling through picturesque Camps Bay.
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Didn’t quite make the cut)) What do you think of my latest post?))
Beautiful race, and very cool pics!
I was also at Camps Bay – but muuuuch later – watching the jolly riders in the afternoon.
Thank you for doing a post on cycling and capturing the action so well! I’ve been a cyclist all of my life and am addicted to the imagery of cycling both still and moving. Great subject and work!
Thank you Dean, appreciate the comment))
fantastic…
Thanks))
I am myself a keen amateur cyclist. Nice-looking photos.
Thank you))
Great pictures! Congratulations on being freshly pressed.
Appreciate the comment and thanks for the support))
Stunning! Must be an amazing ride through that area.
It’s one of the most scenic cycle races in the world and pretty tough))
Coming from CT you have captured the exact beauty in your photography, you make me miss home! Keep it up.
Appreciate your comment. I love this place, it’s a never ending stream of inspiration))
Interesting post. Thank you to share with us
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It’s an absolute pleasure))
Beautiful pictures! Looks like a great place to hold a race.
It’s too beautiful))
Love the picture of the little girl most. I’ve lived in CPT for three years and a bit now, and still haven’t grabbed the courage to attempt the Argus.
That’s my daughter)) She makes a great subject, but sometimes she gets annoyed with me pointing the camera at her all the time))
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Stunning! I am South African and it’s nice to see some beautiful pictures of my country (compared to the poverty usually portrayed by the media).
It’s exactly why I started this blog, to showcase the beautiful people and cultures South Africa has to offer)))
Looks like an amazing place to ride. Wish I could go there soon, looks like a really beautiful place.
We’ll welcome you with open arms)))
Nice pics!
Thanks for sharing. 
Thanks for commenting))
Ah, what majestic photographs. My favorites are the black and white ones of the girl in the street and the bike shadows. The others are wonderful, of course. I enjoyed the slideshow! Thank you.
Thanks George, I really appreciate your feedback. The girl in the street is my daughter and favorite subject)) If you like the pics, please have a look at my other posts, thanks
Why you don’t have LIKE button. I love road cycling.
Just added a LIKE button))
Nice
You see, all these people waited to click a like button.
Thank you)))
You are welcome.
I am also a cyclist but I am using a mountain bike. It is my long dream to have racer bike. My bike has also a cleat pedals and of course I am using a cycling shoes for cleat pedals.
that lil girl there, she’s too cute!
Wish I could learn and do cycling someday!
hi. love the palm trees.
thx
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Great photos! Hope the heart was not too severe for the race!
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It is my long dream to have racer bike. My bike has also a cleat pedals and of course I am using a cycling shoes for cleat pedals.