It is that time of year again where thousands of cyclist, not just from Joburg but from across the country, take to the streets on Sunday, 17 November for the 23rd edition of the city’s most well-known cycle challenge.

This year’s edition will use the traditional 94.7km route but there is also a new feature, a 40km short ride.

During race day, the following roads will be affected and partially closed:

Erling Road and Lynx Road to Steyn City in Fourways to Midrand from 4.30am–10.35am

Cedar Road and Gateside Avenue to R114, Fourways from 4.30am–11.05am

Malibongwe Drive and R114 (Old Lion Park) to Witkoppen Road, Randburg from 4.30am–11.40am

Witkoppen Road and Malibongwe Drive to Douglas Road from 4.30am–12pm

Grosvenor Road and Douglas Road to Moray Drive from 5am–12.15pm

Cumberland Avenue and Moray Drive to Homestead Avenue, Bryanston from 5.10am–12.30pm

Bram Fischer Drive and Homestead Avenue to Jan Smuts Avenue from 5.15am–12.35pm

Bertha Road and Empire Road to Nelson Mandela Bridge from 5.30am–1.30pm

Carr Street and Ntemi Piliso Street to Miriam Makeba Road from 5.30–1.30pm

M1 South and Buccleuch Interchange to M2 spilt from 4.30am – 2.35pm

Woodmead Drive and M1 South to Maxwell Drive from 6am – 2.50pm

R55 and Summit Road to Maxwell Drive, Midrand from 6am– 4pm

Mnandi Road and Summit Road to Riversand Road from 6.30am – 4.30pm

Riversands Boulevard and Mnandi Road to Erling Road, Diesploot will be closed, won’t be opened to the public for the day.

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