Stand by to enter the 2018 Coronation Double Century
Entries for South Africa’s favourite team road race, the Coronation Double Century, will kick off on Monday, 13 August 2018. This iconic event is now in its 26th year and entries are, much like the past few years, bound to sell out in minutes. Here’s what you need to know to avoid disappointment and endless […]
Team Active Bodies wins 25th Coronation Double Century in record time
The team of Active Bodies won the 2017 Coronation Double Century over 202km in a new record time of 04:30:12. “That’s what we came here to do,” commented a visibly elated Clint Hendricks after the finish. “I don’t know why I keep doing it,” he added. “it’s always really tough.” Team Active Bodies. Alfa Bodyworks, […]
Who to watch at the Coronation Double Century 2017 this weekend
If it’s November, and it’s cycling, it must be Coronation Double Century time. For the majority of the 3 200 riders, this 202km team event is a test of endurance and friendship, but for a few teams, it is all about the win. The seeding system the event uses ensures the slowest teams start first […]
New three-tiered Coronation Double Century entry process opens on Thursday 10 August
Eager cyclists waiting to enter the 2017 Coronation Double Century team cycle event will be pleased to know that the new three-tiered entry process for the 25th Coronation Double Century will kick off on Thursday, 10 August 2017. Cyclists will have three opportunities to enter this very popular event and details are as follows: Tier […]
Learn more about how the Coronation Double Century helps nurture tomorrow’s champions
“What typically happens in a community such as Swellendam is that the children go to school and then go straight back home,” explains Ilze Olivier, Managing Director of Community Action Partnership (CAP). “There are no extra-mural activities and sports, which leaves them with a lot of time to get up to mischief,” she says. CAP […]
Pure Savage Coronation Double Century 2016: A parable of pain and pleasure
Like most ardent cyclists in Cape Town the Coronation Double Century is a highlight on the racing calendar for Pure Savage – the team was of course founded because of this event so it’s an auspicious occasion for us. While we’ve lost a few stalwarts over the years, including some of the original Savages, we’ve […]
RoadCover and Velocity Sports battle for glory at Coronation Double Century
They came with a plan. The strategy was to go hard from the gun. To win in style. By doing so they would be telling a side story. Nic White and his RoadCover Cycling Team today convincingly outgunned Alpha BodyWorks and Active Bodies to win one of the biggest team time trials in the world […]
Is the Maluti Double90 tougher than the Coronation Double Century?
Is the Maluti Double90 tougher than the Coronation Double Century? Are you tough enough to find out? Entries for the 2017 MALUTI DOUBLE90 TEAM CHALLENGE on Saturday 1 April 2017 will open at 13h00 on Monday 28 November 2016. Only 120 team spots are up for grabs. “We were a little lucky with the weather […]
Who to watch at the 2016 Coronation Double Century
The 2016 Coronation Double Century is going to be wide open. The absence of 2015 champions Dimension Data (then MTN Qhubeka) sees Giant –who held the title for four years before they were unseated last year – and Team Road Cover as the main favourites. Giant has a good mix of big hitters such as […]
Why the Coronation Double Century should be on any serious cyclist’s bucket list
The Coronation Double Century has become an annual highlight on the national cycling calendar. As South Africa’s first long-distance, multi-team road cycling event, it has become so popular that it attracts a growing number of cyclists each year. This year was no different and the event was once again heavily oversubscribed, with entries selling out […]
Top tips on how to prepare for the Coronation Double Century
The Coronation Double Century is a true test of endurance and skill. Pedalling in excess of 200km in the space of 10 hours is a demanding task, even for pro cyclists. Most individuals who exercise regularly can finish a 100km ride quite easily, but a 202km ride is a different story, both physically and mentally. […]
Changes to the proposed 2016 Coronation Double Century entry process
Following in-depth discussions between the various stakeholders, the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust and Pedal Power Association are happy to announce that the earlier proposed changes to the entry fee and process will not be put into practice for the 2016 edition of the Coronation Double Century. Aspirant participants will be pleased to note that […]