SWELLENDAM NEWSFLASH - The team of Active Bodies won the 2017 Coronation Double Century over 202km in a new record time of 04:30:12 on Saturday 25 November.
“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.”
Alfa Bodyworks, the 2016 runners-up, featuring Nolan Hoffman, Shaun-Nick Bester, HB Kruger and Shameeg Salie finished second in a time of 4:38:48, with Team Mad Macs pb häzz - who rode a surprisingly spectacular race - rounding off the podium.
The women’s category was dominated by pre-race favourites, Tiletoria Train.
The hotly contested Mixed division was taken out by Design in Motion, with Hotchillee Mixed in second.
Aside from the unique competitive nature of the racing element, the event is a favourite on the calendar among fun riders - for who it really caters.
The winning team of Active Bodies.
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