Searing heat – on Saturday, 23 November – helped produce fierce racing at the 2024 Old Mutual Wealth Double Century. In the men’s race RH77 - Factory proved fastest, holding off RDXVermarc and Star Elite Cycling. Paceline and O’Right engaged in an even closer contest throughout the 202 kilometre race with, the defending champions setting [...]
On Saturday, 23 November, 3 100 cyclists will gather in Swellendam for the annual 12-rider team time trial through the Overberg and Breede River regions. The Old Mutual Wealth Double Century is many things to many riders. From a 202 kilometre social ride for the early starters, to a fierce race amongst the top Open, Women’s, [...]
The 2023 Old Mutual Wealth Double Century took place in warm conditions, from Swellendam, on Saturday, 25 November. A steady, if not stiff, headwind made record and personal best chasing difficult, but did not stifle the racing. DMS & Co went out fast and overcame punctures to key riders to win the title in commanding [...]
Over 250 teams, of up to 12 riders, started the 2022 Old Mutual Wealth Double Century team time-trial road race in Swellendam; on Saturday, 26 November. DMS & Co won the men’s race, with Reach for Rainbows winning the women’s event. In the mixed category, Private Client Holdings Mixed was triumphant. South Africa’s famous hosting [...]
This year, the Old Mutual Wealth Double Century will have the support of Kia Konfidence. The event’s new motor vehicle partner will provide cars for race officials and organisers, allowing them to move around the course safely and comfortably. Kia Konfidence, backed by Kia Motors South Africa, offers a straightforward, risk-free solution to purchasing pre-owned [...]
