Seven-times Tour de France winner and all-time cycling great Lance Armstrong will participate in this year's Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour. Armstrong confirmed this on Twitter last night.
 
This marks the first time that Armstrong, the world's most iconic cyclist, will take part in the world's largest timed cycling race.
 
David Bellairs, Co-Director of the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust, organisers of the event, is thrilled about Armstrong's participation. "Last year it was Matt Damon and this year it's Lance. With such high profile individuals taking part, there can be no doubt about Cycle Tour's iconic status. It makes us extremely proud to be working on this event."
 
Armstrong announced his participation on Twitter last night, saying: "Hey South Africa! Excited to come down in March. Bringing your man @darylimpey with me. And yes, we're racing The Argus (sic). Hear gr8 things."
 
South African pro cyclist Daryl Impey rides for Armstrong's newly formed Team RadioShack. "The fact that Lance will be riding Cycle Tour alongside one of South Africa's cycling superstars is just wonderful," Bellairs concluded.
 
The 33rd Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour takes place on Sunday, 14 March. More information on the Cycle Tour and its related events can be found at http://www.cycletour.co.za/.