The 42km route starts exactly where the 109km does, shortly after that event’s final riders have set off. Table Mountain looks over the start chutes on the Grand Parade, under the ramparts of the Castle of Good Hope. Riders head out on Nelson Mandela Boulevard – a decent climb to warm up the legs – before descending past Groote Schuur Hospital, Mostert’s Mill, UCT and on to Paradise Motors. The second challenge of the day is Edinburgh Drive; short and steep, but soon to become Wynberg Hill and a fast, fun ride to the end of the Blue Route freeway. Here, the 109km riders will have peeled left earlier in the morning, but the 42km route does an about-turn and comes back up the M3 past the wine farms of Constantia and Newlands Forest, ultimately cresting above Groote Schuur.

The glorious view across Table Bay, from the mountain to the breakers of Blouberg, will guide riders all the way downhill to the finish in Riebeek Street in the city centre. The finish area for the 42km route is located in Riebeek Street. The finish line will be located 1.8km from the 109km finish at the Green Point Precinct, there will be a marshalled route via Somerset Road and the fan walk for those wanting to ride through to the Cycle Tour finish precinct.

ONCE YOU'VE CROSSED THE FINISH LINE
Please don’t stop as you cross the line. Keep moving, grab your Coke, Powerade or water, your medal and enjoy all that the Race Village has to offer. Stay and enjoy the beer tent and hospitality area. Comtel will be providing Wi-Fi at the Start and Finish Villages.  

SECURE BIKE PARK
No bikes are allowed in the Green Point Precinct Finish Village, so you are encouraged to leave your bike in the Bike Park at Green Point Cricket Fields. Please ensure that your number board is cable-tied to your handlebars, so you are able to check your bike in at the Thule Bike Park.