epa01658814 US Actor Matt Damon (C) rides on a tandem bicycle at the start of the worlds largest timed cycle race, The Cape Argus Cycle Tour in Cape Town, South Africa 08 March 2009. South Africa's Cape Argus Cycle Tour is the world's largest individually timed cycle race. This years race had a record number of crashes due to gale force winds along the course. The race sees over 40 000 cyclists tackling a 109 kilometer route around Cape Town. EPA/NIC BOTHMA