The team that brings you the popular Ronde Series is proud to introduce Giro del Mar, South Africa’s brand-new 5-day road cycling stage race! Starting in beautiful Cape Town, the race winds its way up the stunning West Coast before culminating in a thrilling summit finish atop the mighty Piketberg mountains.

Designed for serious competitors and weekend warriors alike, the race combines challenging routes with breathtaking scenery and top-tier organization along safe, quiet roads. The race will also be a CSA sanctioned event.

With proper media coverage ensuring that the action reaches a wider audience, the Giro del Mar promises an exhilarating showcase of endurance, strategy, and pure cycling passion.

• The tour will kick off on Day 1 in the heart of Cape Town, with a hill-climb time-trial prologue from Camps Bay to the top of Signal Hill.
• Day 2 sees us move up to Piketberg with a fast, flat stage out to Velddrif.
• Day 3 is a stunning coastal route from Velddrif to Lambert’s Bay with a few short, sharp climbs to start testing the bunch.
• Day 4 is an individual time-trail – a flat out & back from the legendary Muisbosskerm in Lambert’s Bay.
• Day 5 – our Queen stage – from Lambert’s Bay to Bo-Piketberg. The stage starts fast and flat as a gentle build up to the ultimate show down on one of the Cape’s most iconic climbs: The Versfeld Pass! Think an 8km climb with 500m elevation, switchbacks, breathtaking views, the whole deal!

Signal Hill - the iconic setting for the Prologue

Stage Breakdown:        

*Full Route Maps will be announced soon.

Categories:

This is an individual race, but the Elite Men and Women must race in a 3-6 rider Team.

*Neutral support vehicles will be available for Bunch 3, Bunch 4 and the Social Bunch

**Support vehicles are permitted for riders in Bunch 3 and 4 but must service a minimum of 6 riders (individuals or team). 

Bokkomlaan - Stage 2's picturesque finish in Velddrif

What does an entry get you?

• 5 Days of epic road cycling – whether you’re racing or touring 
• Full media coverage for the pros
• Daily prize giving for all category podiums
• Medical support on route
• Traffic Department support on route.
• Fully stocked waterpoints
• Neutral support vehicles
• Baggage transfer from town to town for riders without outside support. 
  • Riders without outside support can leave their cars in our secure parking area at Bo-Piketberg where Stage 2 starts and Stage 5 finishes. 

What do you need to organise:

• Your own accommodation and meals
• Support vehicle if you want one (one vehicle must service 6 riders minimum)
• This is a CSA sanctioned event, so you’ll need a CSA license. If you do not have one, you can purchase a daily licence at registration.

Fish Braai at Muisbosskerm - Lambert's Bay

Pricing:

Our intention is to make this South Africa’s premium road stage race and relive the legacy of iconic South African road cycling tours! 

Versfeld Pass

For queries, please contact Race Director: Adriaan Theron on [email protected]