Here's a brief video of what it is like when you are in the next group to be called up to the start.
You will need to turn up your speakers and scream "Hoop La" to get the full effect!
Bruce doing the 'recce' ride the day before the Argus.
The ride up to Chapman's Peak.
Riding to the start of the Argus, 6.45am.
Looking quietly confident.
The Fat Bastard Cycling Team ; An Eating club with a cycling disorder.
Last minute entertainment before Group AA - International Entrees are flagged away.
Dancers, Stilt walkers and unicycle riders.
A refreshment/toilet stop.
The bike holders - so you can go to the loo.
Here's a few assorted pictures of riders arriving later in the afternoon; with ~35,000 entrants the finish closes after seven hours.
What a great job you've done with the photos, Bruce!! Hope we can see more when you all get back. The Cape Argus sounded like a fantastic experience.
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