SOUTH CAPE NEWS - The Coronation Double Century, South Africa’s preeminent endurance cycle challenge takes place on Saturday 24 November.
This unique time trial sees 270 teams of 6 to 12 riders starting in Swellendam and racing via Suurbraak, the Tradouw Pass and Op de Tradouw ascent towards Montagu. The route the passes Ashton, Robertson and Bonnievale, returning via the R317 to Swellendam.
To ensure the safety of the public and cyclist, traffic will be controlled on a number of public roads.
The following temporary road closures have been approved by both Swellendam Municipality and Provincial Department of Roads and Public Work for the duration of the event:
- Somerset Street, Swellendam - 04:00-08:00
- Murray and Station Streets (on either side of the Swellendam showground) - 04:00-17:00
- Cooper Street (between Kok and Murray Streets) - 04:00-17:00
- Van Eeden Street, Swellendam - 11:00-17:00
- R324-Tradouw Pass - 05:30-09:30
- Van Riebeeck Road - Montagu - 08:00-11:30
- Church Street (between Lang Street en Van Riebeeck Road), Montagu - 08:00-11:30
- Lang Street (between Church Street and R62 Cogmanskloof Pass), Montagu - 08:00-11:30.
For any inquiries or concerns contact 087 820 7223 (before the event) and on 028 514 1621/22 (race day inquiries only) or visit the website: www.coronationdc.co.za.
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