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Coronation Double Century 2014


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So, it looks like you are no longer allowed a support vehicle to follow you at any point along the route now and there are 2 thirty minute breaks now. This is turning into more of a cruise than a race.

 

Interesting rule changes.

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We were looking a month ago and they had nothing in swellendam for more than 2 people

 

I've always stayed in the hostel at Swellendam Hoer Skool.

 

I tried getting hold of them, but doubt there'll be place, its literally a km out from start and finish.

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So, it looks like you are no longer allowed a support vehicle to follow you at any point along the route now and there are 2 thirty minute breaks now. This is turning into more of a cruise than a race.

 

Interesting rule changes.

 

Guys will be in 2 minds riding tubbies. Its a long walk back to the start

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So, it looks like you are no longer allowed a support vehicle to follow you at any point along the route now and there are 2 thirty minute breaks now.

good idea

dumb idea

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So, it looks like you are no longer allowed a support vehicle to follow you at any point along the route now and there are 2 thirty minute breaks now. This is turning into more of a cruise than a race.

 

Interesting rule changes.

 

Ok, glad I'm not in. You might as well do an Audax then.

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So, it looks like you are no longer allowed a support vehicle to follow you at any point along the route now and there are 2 thirty minute breaks now. This is turning into more of a cruise than a race.

 

Interesting rule changes.

Cars on the second half of the route was a mess, not sure why 2 breaks are needed.

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What is the 30 minute break?

 

Detailed Route Description

 

Start in Swellendam

Exit the town via Swellengrebel & turn left onto the N2.

Left toward Suurbraak.

Left onto R324 up Tradouw Pass towards Barrydale and left onto the R62.

Over Op de Tradouw to Montagu.

Straight on to R62 toward Ashton.

Left onto Zandvliet Rd, where your race time will be paused for 30 minutes and you can meet up with your support vehicles.

Left onto R60 towards Robertson.

Left at the Robertson Circle towards Bonnievale.

Before reaching Bonnievale, turn right onto R317 (Stormsvlei Rd) over Rooibrug towards Bonneivale Cellars.

Before reaching Bonnievale Cellars, you will cross another set of timing mats where your race time will be paused for 30 minutes and you can meet up with your support vehicles for the last time.

After taking a right at Bonnievale Cellars, turn left to head towards Drew.

Turn right onto R60 & continue towards Swellendam.

Turn left onto Van Eeden Str towards the finish line in Swellendam.

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Accommodation for our all girls team booked... thank heavens, as when I googled 2 weeks ago there was NOTHING for 12 peeps. 4 riders committed so far. Last year entries were R4500.00 per team, but then add on all the extra's (transport to and from for bikes and bodies, plus food and all the training rides). Pricey ride, but gobsmackingly stunning! We train in the Cradle. We are also doing 70.3, so would be fun to add triathletes to our team, so that we can speak the same language. BUT... you have to enjoy a glass of vino or 10. We do not aim to win, rather have a good time, support each other and enjoy the ride. So bank on 8 hours!!

 

Are you looking for more riders?

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Are you looking for more riders?

Would be nice just to have an entry!! Chief of staff did not manage to secure entry. Accom and bike transport is booked for 12+, but now need entry!!! AAaaargh!!!

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We have a team entry with no accommodation. If you have booked for a full team, but not entered, we'll be very happy to take it off your hands.

Would like to try to get an entry first.

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