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11th March 2012
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One of my Favourite days of the year, is Cape Argus Cycle Tour Day. Not because I'm a fitness fanatic and want to ride alongside the 35 000 other entrants, in the worlds largest timed cycle event, but because many of the roads in Cape Town are closed. Including the one at the end of ours. That means we are basically house bound. No pressure, just a day for chilling out. All the neighbours walk to the end of the street, catch up on any news, and cheer on the cyclists who have already ridden about 80 or 90km. They still face the gruelling Chapmans peak around the corner, and Suikerbossie before the finish line! Many people dress up (see http://365project.org/steeler/365/2012-03-11 from @steeler 's album) other's take it quite seriously ( see http://365project.org/thebluegnu/365-2012/2012-03-11 from @thebluegnu 's album)
All in all, it's a fun day for cyclists and spectators alike!
see also: http://365project.org/eleanor/365/2012-03-11 for a tender moment
Comments
Great image with the slightly unfocused road ahead i can feel his weiryness
posted March 11th, 2012  
I love your image - you have the mass of cyclists vs the single tired one. Fab black 'n white too. I have linked your shot to mine too - thanks!!! Fav'd too!
posted March 11th, 2012  
Great shot, works so well in B&W!
posted March 11th, 2012  
You have the atmosphere perfectly!
posted March 11th, 2012  
Great shot!
posted March 11th, 2012  
awesome shot!
posted March 11th, 2012  
Sounds like a great event!! Have you ever participated?
posted March 11th, 2012  
very good shot
posted March 11th, 2012  
Really great shot.. And wow what a race
posted March 11th, 2012  
It is so clear and sharp - that cyclist! Great event!
posted March 11th, 2012  
Neat perspective!
posted March 11th, 2012  
Nia
Jealous that you all got to be spectators and I'm not. So wish that I could be there to cheer on my big sis.
posted March 11th, 2012  
Nia
Oh have heard that she completed it in 4 hrs 6 minutes.
posted March 11th, 2012  
great race photo
posted March 11th, 2012  
Great b & w... love how you can see all the others in the background. Amazing
posted March 12th, 2012  
@bdb3471 only as a spectator Brian. Make it on horse back and I might consider it :)
@sianipops Congrats to Nicky !!! It was so murderously hot out there!!!
posted March 12th, 2012  
This is a great capture ... love it!
posted March 12th, 2012  
Gorgeous black and white shot.
posted March 12th, 2012  
Fantasticaly captured, and wonderful information
posted March 12th, 2012  
Excellent shot, really shows the weariness of the cyclist!
posted March 13th, 2012  
cool shot.. such a fun experience!
posted March 13th, 2012  
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