Organisers of The Herald VWSA Cycle Tour have made a minor adjustment to the 106km Classic route, following a request from the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust, which runs the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour. South Africa’s second oldest national classic, which takes place in Port Elizabeth on February 3, is an official premier seeding event of the Cycle Tour. As such, race director Tony Cooney said they would bypass the short but challenging 1km Slanghoogte climb to bring the course in line … [Read more...] about Cycle tour bids farewell to Slanghoogte
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Augustyn thumbs up for Slanghoogte King of the Mountains hotspot
Port Elizabeth pro cyclist John Lee Augustyn, who made his mark in the mountains of the Tour de France, said he was looking forward to the route changes in the 28th edition of The Herald VW Cycle Tour on February 3. "I think the new climbs will definitely raise the standards and make the racing a little bit harder," said Augustyn. "This is good for the pros from a racing perspective and a fresh challenge for the average rider." The major alteration to the 106km Classic course, which … [Read more...] about Augustyn thumbs up for Slanghoogte King of the Mountains hotspot
