SWELLENDAM NEWS - 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.
Conditions were perfect for racing early on, cloudy and cool through Buffeljagsrivier and up into Tradouw Pass, the first real test of the route, however, temperatures soon became an issue as riders got onto the R62.
The women’s category was dominated by pre-race favourites, Tiletoria Train.
The team, including Bianca Holtzkampf, Hazel MacGill, Susan Melmed, Maroesjka Matthee and Desiree Strydom never held back and had a healthy lead at all of the checkpoints.
The hotly contested Mixed division was taken out by Design in Motion, with Hotchillee Mixed in second. Design in Motion came with some serious firepower, featuring Cashandra Slingerland, Desray Sebregts, pro riders Myles van Musschenbroek and Richard Baxter.
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.
Team Active Bodies wins 25th Coronation Double Century in record time.
The camaraderie, scenery and big endurance challenge is what draws them, with the post-race carnival atmosphere in town the perfect way to finish it off.
“This is our 11th year with the Double Century,” commented Coronation portfolio manager, Neville Chester, who once again completed the race himself.
“I don’t think there is anything quite like it – in terms of the distance and nature – in the country,” he said.
The Coronation Double Century is a Pedal Power Association event organised by the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust on their behalf. For event-related queries contact the Events Office at 087 820 7223 during office hours.
Results
Men: 1. Active Bodies (04:30:12); 2. Alpha Bodyworks (4:38:48); 3. Mad Macs PB Häzz (4:40:24).
Women: 1. Tiletoria Train (5:38:45); 2. Peak Peloton (7:09:13); 3. RoadCover WCT (7:51:11).
Mixed: 1. Design in Motion Storck (5:04:41); 2. Hot Chillee Mixed (5:08:18); 3. Laurium (5:20:44).
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