The Coronation Double Century is as tough as it is scenic and spectacular. It is all about teamwork and camaraderie and the 202km course can humble even the most hardened roadie. Relive the 25th running of the 202km race with sports photographer Craig Kolesky.
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The Coronation Double Century is as tough as it is scenic and spectacular. It is all about teamwork and camaraderie and the 202km course can humble even the most hardened roadie. Relive the 25th running of the 202km race with sports photographer Craig Kolesky.
NERVE SWERVE Early morning as the first teams start just after 5am
NATURE’S VIEW The climbing starts up Tradouws Pass
EARLY MORNING NERVES A long day awaits for many teams
A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE Up high on the climb up Tradouw’s. The first test of a long day
SHAKE ‘N BAKE It’s all about the group dynamic as the teams find their rhythm
EAT MORE, WEIGH LESS The biggest challenge is getting the fuel you need once over the climb up Op Die Tradouw
SPEED CAMERA The descent from the first water point is super fast and white knuckle
LINE OF HOPE With the faster teams starting later, big groups start to build up on the road
DON’T LOOK DOWN Just as the muscles start to ache… you’re halfway!
NEEDLE THREADING The iconic hole in the wall at Ashton
PURPLE HAZE Zipping past the Jacaranda trees that line the gradual descent down towards the 150km mark
PALMING OFF The final 30km is peppered with short, sharp climbs where teamwork is essential
SALT WATER GUY The sweat stains of effort
ONE FINAL PUSH The final big climb is a test of survival for most of the teams
HIT REFRESH As temperatures rose cool waters were tempting…
