Organizers of the Cape Town Cycle Tour had to cancel the event over the weekend because of high winds, the first time it’s happened in its 40-year history. According to News24, cyclists were originally going to ride a shorter route to account for road damage and protests that were to take place. Before the race, a weather advisory was put out, cautioning riders of high winds, but predicting they wouldn’t be as rough as those from a previous event in 2009.
Cycling race gets canceled for the 1st time ever because of high winds
As these videos show, they underestimated the wind speeds, which were over 60 mph.
Organizers also announced they would donate hospitality food and water to the people affected by a devastating fire in Hout Bay that destroyed homes and left thousands homeless.
(h/t For The Win)
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