Cape Classic 380

Join a 3-day fully supported road cycling tour in Montagu, Western Cape.

• Total Distance: 340 km
• Duration: 3 Days
• Rider Cap: 100
• Total Climbing: 3,850 m

Event Overview

The Cape Classic is a three-day, fully supported road cycling tour set in the picturesque town of Montagu, Western Cape, along the renowned Route 62. With a limit of 100 riders, participants can enjoy stunning landscapes, iconic mountain passes, and a protected peloton experience. The event reached full capacity for the first time in 2025, consistently attracting over 40% female participants each year.

Key Features: Protected Peloton • Fully Supported • Water Points • Ride Captains • Race Segments • Sport Massage

Entry & Pricing

Event Entry Fee: 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 Dinner at 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 through the stunning Koo Valley, tackling Burger's Pass and Rooihoogte Pass. A water point is available at Oupa Battse Winkel between the passes. The turning point is at the Rooihoogte summit, 1,234 m high. Descents are controlled for safety. The day concludes at Blu Vines with a light lunch and Day 1 jersey presentations.

• 1. Burger's Pass – KOM/QOM, 7 km, starts at 25 km, average 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, average 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)

Cycle through Cogmans Kloof Pass towards Swellendam, joining the Old Mutual Double Century route over Bakoondhoogte Pass. The peloton splits into fast and tour pace groups. A water point is located at The Cheese Shop. Riders receive a traffic escort through Swellendam before ascending the breathtaking Tradouw Pass. Lunch is served at Diesel & Creme in Barrydale, with the final climb being Op de Tradouw back to Montagu.

• 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 the foot of Tradouw Pass, ends at water point

• Day 3 (Sunday) – Breede River Cruise
  78 km • 480 m climbing

Depart Montagu towards Arabella wine farm, looping around the Breede River. The route is fast, flat, and enjoyable. The peloton splits into men's and women's groups at the steel bridge, with a water point at Bonnievale Cellars. The ride concludes through Bonnievale & Ashton, finishing at Die Kloof Padstal with a champagne reception, lunch, and final prize giving.

• 6. Bonnievale Dash – Green Jersey, 14 km, starts at 23 km after the 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)

• Climbers Jersey: Awarded to the first 5 men and women at KOM/QOM finishes across 3 segments (Day 1 & 2)
• Time Trial Trophy: Awarded to the fastest man and woman in the TT segment (Day 1)
• Green Jersey: Awarded to the first 5 men and women at flagged sections across 2 segments (Day 2 & 3)
• Overall Winners Trophy: Awarded to the rider with the most accumulated points across all 6 segments

Tiebreaker: The fastest TT time determines the winner.

Recent Results (2023–2025)

• Overall Men: 2025 – Jacques van Standen, 2024 – Joe Pieterse, 2023 – Alex Tumusiime
• Overall Women: 2025 – Stephanie Smith, 2024 – Olivia Read, 2023 – Bronwyn Timm
• Climbers Men: 2025 – Warren Robertson, 2024 – Ben Garrett, 2023 – Alex Tumusiime
• Climbers Women: 2025 – Stephanie Smith, 2024 – Olivia Read, 2023 – Alisha Myers
• Green Men: 2025 – Reece Mc Donald, 2024 – Greg Gouveris, 2023 – Jerome Cedras
• Green Women: 2025 – Stephanie Smith, 2024 – Olivia Read, 2023 – Bronwyn Timm
• TT Men: 2025 – Jacques van Standen, 2024 – Joe Pieterse, 2023 – Joe Pieterse
• TT Women: 2025 – Chanel Hannah, 2024 – Olivia Read, 2023 – Bronwyn Timm

Schedule Overview

• Thursday Evening: Registration and burgers at Cellar 1848 Cabrieres
• Friday: Day 1: The Koo Valley (100 km) with lunch at Blu Vines and jersey presentations
• Friday Evening: Optional dinner at Die Kloof Padstal (steak / chicken / veggie lasagne)
• Saturday: Day 2: The Tradouws (162 km) with lunch at Diesel & Creme, Barrydale
• Saturday Evening: Gala Dinner at Cellar 1848 Cabrieres (included) with Day 2 jersey presentations
• Sunday: Day 3: Breede River (78 km) with champagne reception, final lunch, and 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)