In a landmark result for South African women’s cycling, Lisa Bone delivered a superb victory at the prestigious Cape Town Cycle Tour, winning the 2026 elite women’s race for Cycle Nation Enza Construction after an aggressive and tactically disciplined team performance.
The victory marks one of the most significant achievements in the history of the Cycle Nation programme and confirms Bone’s status among the strongest road cyclists in South Africa.
Aggressive Racing from Cycle Nation Enza Construction
From the early kilometres of the 78km race around the Cape Peninsula, the Cycle Nation Enza Construction women’s team made their intentions clear. Rather than waiting for the race to unfold, the team committed to an attacking strategy designed to force decisive selections and place one of their riders into the winning move.
Repeated attacks from Cycle Nation riders ensured the team remained at the centre of the race throughout the day, forcing rival teams to respond and steadily wearing down the field.
The aggressive racing proved decisive as the race approached its most critical point.
The Winning Move on Smitswinkel
The race ultimately came alive on the iconic climb of Smitswinkel, one of the decisive features of the Cape Town Cycle Tour route.
It was here that Lisa Bone launched a perfectly timed attack that split the race apart. A select group of elite riders managed to follow the move, forming the decisive breakaway that would go on to contest the victory.
The small front group worked together over the final kilometres, maintaining their advantage over the chasing peloton as the race headed toward the finish outside Green Point Stadium.
A Composed Sprint for Victory
As the leaders entered the final kilometres, the race came down to a tactical sprint among the breakaway riders.
Demonstrating exceptional composure and race awareness, Lisa Bone positioned herself perfectly in the closing metres before unleashing a powerful sprint to claim victory in one of South Africa’s most prestigious cycling races.
The win at the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour represents a defining moment in Bone’s career and a proud milestone for the Cycle Nation Enza Construction team.
A Victory for the Entire Team
While Bone crossed the line first, the result was built on the collective effort of the entire Cycle Nation squad, whose relentless attacking and race control created the opportunity for the decisive move.
The team’s performance reflects the programme’s long-term commitment to developing women’s cycling and racing with unity, courage, and purpose.
Cycle Nation also expressed gratitude to the partners and sponsors who continue to support the team’s vision and success.
The team extends sincere thanks to Enza Construction and Tractionel Enterprises, as well as the broader network of partners and supporters who contribute to the continued growth of the programme.
A Historic Result for Cycle Nation
Victory at the Cape Town Cycle Tour is widely regarded as one of the most coveted achievements in South African cycling.
For Cycle Nation Enza Construction, Lisa Bone’s triumph represents not only a major race win but also a powerful statement about the strength and ambition of the team.
As the 2026 season continues, the result stands as both a celebration of what has been achieved and a sign of even greater possibilities ahead for the riders and the programme.