If you think the World Cup is the only sport drawing people to South Africa in 2010…think again. Before the FIFA-fest even begins, many are flocking to Cape Town for the Cape Argus Pick n Pay - the world’s largest one day timed cycling race.  Over 35,000 people participate annually in this one-day race which traverses 109km of some of the most scenic spots in the world.

And this year’s race may just be the most popular yet - as 7 time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong has announced his plans to compete for the 1st time in this race. Lance will be  joining his fellow RadioShack teammate Daryl Impey, a native South African, at the start this March 14th. It should make for an interesting day in the world of cycling. Stay tuned…

Granted, you may not be Lance or one of the seeded participants in this invitational cycling event, but you can always cycle the route and experience the same breathtaking vistas on our bike tour of South Africa. Even better, since you aren’t racing for time, you get to stop and sample some of the best South African wines along the way – giving you the option to ‘pick and play’!

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