By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Cape Town Cycle Tour organisers have announced the passing of a participant during the 2026 event due to a suspected cardiac arrest.
In a brief statement, the organisers, extended their condolences to his friends and family members and asked for the public to respect family privacy during this difficult time.
The elite men’s race in the 48th edition had been chaotic at times, with multiple crashes and gusting cross winds in the Southern Peninsula making positioning in the group vital. Ryan Gibbons, who was the winner, was able to avoid any issues thanks to the strength of his team. While others were not as fortunate.
2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour Elite Men’s Results
1. Ryan Gibbons: Fly Cool Collective (2:33:06)
2. Jaedon Terlouw: Toyota Specialized Imbuko (ST)
3. Ryno Schutte: Nessa (2:33:07 | +1 | U23)
4. Callum Ormiston: Joyrun & Hurricane (2:33:08 |+2)
5. Alex Miller: Swatt Cycling (2:33:41 | +35).
2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour Elite Women’s Results:
- Lisa Bone: Enza Construction Cycle Nation (2:06:26)
- Daria Pravilova: Etalon (ST)
- Kate Courtney: She Sends Foundation (ST)
- Vera Looser: Efficient Infiniti Insure (ST)
- Tiffany Keep: DAS Hutchinson (ST)
For the full results from the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour, click here.