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The Cape Argus Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour
Every year on a Sunday in March, the world's largest Cycle Tour kicks off. The Cape Cycle Tour is open to anyone 12 years or older and attracts thousands of entries each year. Due to the popularity of this awesome cycling event in Cape Town entries have to be sent in very early to avoid missing out on one of the greatest cycle events you will ever ride in. As an international entrant you are guaranteed entry to the Cape Argus Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour.
The majestic route starts in Cape Town’s city centre and takes you all around the scenic Cape Peninsula to the finish in Greenpoint. The distance is 105,5 km. Along the way you will encounter great sea and mountain views and you will pass over the breathtaking Chapman’s Peak drive. The race is thoroughly enjoyed by thousands of spectators who line the route and add a very festive atmosphere to the whole occasion. Whether cycling, or a spectator the Cape Argus Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour is a memorable Cape Town event not to be missed.
Cape Town Two Oceans Marathon
The Two Oceans Marathon and Half Marathon always take place on the Saturday of the Easter Weekend. The 2006 Two Oceans Marathon will be the 37th consecutive running of this Cape Town event. The half marathon offers competitors a challenging course while the ultra-marathon is a real test of endurance. Both races are very well supported with crowds offering encouragement all the way along the course.
North Sea Jazz Festival
 The Cape Town International Jazz Festival (formally known as the North Sea Jazz Festival) is the biggest music event on the African Continent. The event has been running for seven years and attracts over 13,000 people a day.
Run over two nights, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival boasts 5 stages and over 40 artists, half of which are from Africa and the others come from everywhere else in the world. Some of the best and most famous jazz and jazz fusion artists have performed at the festival.
Klein Karoo National Arts Festival
Klein Karoo National Arts Festival - held in the ostrich farming town of Oudtshoorn in the Karoo this festival offers music, dance, poetry, theatre and cabaret and is aimed at the whole family.
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