Organiser
Cape Cycle Tours
Cape Classic 380
3-Day Fully Supported Road Cycling Tour • Montagu, Western Cape
| 340 km Total Distance | 3 Days Duration | 100 Rider Cap | 3,850 m Total Climbing |
Event Overview
The Cape Classic is a three-day, fully supported road cycling tour based in Montagu, Western Cape, on the famous Route 62. Limited to 100 riders, it offers breathtaking scenery, iconic passes, and a protected peloton experience. The event hit capacity for the first time in 2025, with over 40% female participation year after year.
Key Features: Protected Peloton • Fully Supported • Water Points • Ride Captains • Race Segments • Sport Massage
Entry & Pricing
Event Entry
R6,750
Included in Entry:
- Lunch on Day 1, Day 2 & Day 3
- Saturday Gala Dinner at Cellar 1848 Cabrieres
- Transport to Gala Dinner
- Prizes, Awards & Complimentary Wine
- Water points with homemade snacks & refreshments
- Protected peloton riding with ride captains
- Mechanical and Medical support
Optional Add-ons (Pre-book with Entry):
- Burgers at Registration (Thursday evening at Cellar 1848 Cabrieres) @ R185.00
- Friday Night Dinnerat Die Kloof Padstal
- Steak @ R215.00
- Chicken @ R175.00
- Tuna Salad @ R150.00
- Veggie Lasagne @ R175.00
- Additional Gala Dinner Guest Tickets R495.00 – for non-riding partners/family
- Ciovita Event Jersey – Men's & Women's cuts (order before 1 September 2026) @ R1299.00
- Sport Massage – 30 or 45 min sessions with Joan (WhatsApp: 072 520 5820)
- Bike Care – East City Cycles on route daily; basic packages bookable directly
Route Details
Start venue: Mimosa Lodge, Montagu
| Day 1 (Friday) – The Koo Valley: Out and Back 100 km • 1,500 m climbing |
Ride up the majestic Koo Valley. Burger's Pass and Rooihoogte Pass await. Water point at Oupa Battse Winkel between the two passes. Turning point at Rooihoogte summit (1,234 m). Controlled descents for safety. Ends at Blu Vines for light lunch & Day 1 jersey presentations.
| Segment | Type | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Burger's Pass | KOM/QOM | 7 km | Starts at 25 km. Avg gradient 6%, max 12% |
| 2. Koo Karoo TT | Time Trial | 7.54 km | Standing start, 30s intervals. Starts at 32 km |
| 3. Rooihoogte Pass | KOM/QOM | 8 km | Starts at 40 km. Avg gradient 5%, max 10%. Summit 1,234 m |
TT Records: Men – Joe Pieterse (2024): 55.4 kph / 8:10 • Women – Mandy Collis (2019): 45.9 kph / 9:51
| Day 2 (Saturday) – The Tradouws 162 km • 1,870 m climbing (longest stage) |
Through Cogmans Kloof Pass towards Swellendam. Join the Old Mutual Double Century route over Bakoondhoogte Pass. Peloton splits into fast and tour pace. Water point at The Cheese Shop. Traffic escort through Swellendam. Up breathtaking Tradouw Pass. Lunch at Diesel & Creme, Barrydale. Final climb: Op de Tradouw back to Montagu.
| Segment | Type | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4. R60 Rollers | Green Jersey | 13 km | Starts at 36 km, ends at The Cheese Shop. Ladies start behind men |
| 5. Tradouw Pass | KOM/QOM | 5 km | Starts at foot of Tradouw Pass, ends at water point |
| Day 3 (Sunday) – Breede River Cruise 78 km • 480 m climbing |
Leave Montagu towards Arabella wine farm, loop the Breede River. Fast, flat, enjoyable. Peloton splits men's/women's at the steel bridge. Water point at Bonnievale Cellars. Return through Bonnievale & Ashton. Finish at Die Kloof Padstal: champagne reception, lunch, final prize giving.
| Segment | Type | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6. Bonnievale Dash | Green Jersey | 14 km | Starts at 23 km after steel bridge. Fast & flat. Ladies start behind men |
Points System
All segments: 1st = 10 pts • 2nd = 7 pts • 3rd = 5 pts • 4th = 3 pts • 5th = 1 pt (both male & female)
| Award | How It's Won | Segments |
|---|---|---|
| Climbers Jersey | First 5 M & F at KOM/QOM finishes | 3 segs (Day 1 & 2) |
| Time Trial Trophy | Fastest M & F in TT segment | 1 seg (Day 1) |
| Green Jersey | First 5 M & F at flagged sections | 2 segs (Day 2 & 3) |
| Overall Winners Trophy | Most accumulated points across all segments | All 6 segments |
Tiebreaker: Fastest TT time determines the winner.
Recent Results (2023–2025)
| Award | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Men | Jacques van Standen | Joe Pieterse | Alex Tumusiime |
| Overall Women | Stephanie Smith | Olivia Read | Bronwyn Timm |
| Climbers Men | Warren Robertson | Ben Garrett | Alex Tumusiime |
| Climbers Women | Stephanie Smith | Olivia Read | Alisha Myers |
| Green Men | Reece Mc Donald | Greg Gouveris | Jerome Cedras |
| Green Women | Stephanie Smith | Olivia Read | Bronwyn Timm |
| TT Men | Jacques van Standen | Joe Pieterse | Joe Pieterse |
| TT Women | Chanel Hannah | Olivia Read | Bronwyn Timm |
Schedule Overview
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Thursday Evening | Registration + Burgers at Cellar 1848 Cabrieres |
| Friday | Day 1: The Koo Valley (100 km) • Lunch at Blu Vines + jersey presentations |
| Friday Evening | Optional dinner at Die Kloof Padstal (steak / chicken / veggie lasagne) |
| Saturday | Day 2: The Tradouws (162 km) • Lunch at Diesel & Creme, Barrydale |
| Saturday Evening | Gala Dinner at Cellar 1848 Cabrieres (included) • Day 2 jersey presentations |
| Sunday | Day 3: Breede River (78 km) • Champagne reception + final lunch & prizes at Die Kloof Padstal |
Key Logistics
| Location | Montagu, Western Cape (Route 62) • Start: Mimosa Lodge |
| Organisers | Tony Pushman & Craig Edwards – Cape Cycle Tours (Pty) Ltd |
| Bike Mechanic | East City Cycles – on route daily |
| Sport Massage | Joan – 072 520 5820 • Crew HQ at Montagu 4 Seasons, Bath Street |
| Support | Ride captains • Protected peloton • Fast/tour pace split • Traffic escort (Day 2) |
More information: capeclassic.info
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Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
| Class | Distance | Start Time | Price (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo | 340 km | 07:00 | R 6,750.00 |
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Event location
Mimosa Lodge, Church Street, Montagu, Montagu
| Coordinates | -33.787785, 20.119077 |
| Address | Mimosa Lodge, Church Street, Montagu |
| City | Montagu |
| Province | Western Cape |
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