The 40th edition of the Cape Town Cycle Tour was cancelled due to high winds in the Mother City, marking the first time in the event’s history that it has been called off.
About 35,000 riders entered the iconic race.
#CapeArgus #cycletour is cancelled due to strong winds. This video is circulating. pic.twitter.com/63OToy74FG
— not a cyclist (@standby_cyclist) March 12, 2017
All the cyclists @CTCycleTour this morning!! 😂😂😂📹 @lukelockie #CapeArgus #CycleTour2017 #CapeArgus #argus2017 pic.twitter.com/A2RDN9iras
— Team Pure Savage (@TeamPureSavage) March 12, 2017
Cape Town 40th Cycle Tour cancelled due to extreme winds. #CapeTown #CapeArgus pic.twitter.com/mVRhzvXNwA
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) March 12, 2017
40th annual #CapeArgus @CTCycleTour cancelled in #CapeTown #South Africa because of 100 km/h winds along the race course. @CNNweather @cnni pic.twitter.com/KEOOr1Rsmb
— Derek Van Dam (@VanDamCNN) March 12, 2017
Official statement from #CycleTour2017 race organisers: pic.twitter.com/yrWHY0XmxX
— EWN Sport (@EWNsport) March 12, 2017