Training Tips

The Old Mutual Wealth Double Century is an endurance event that demands a fitness and preparation level well above any other event on the South Africa road calendar. Let the experts help you get the most out of your build up to the event.

How to Fuel a Monster Ride

Done properly, all day on your bike is a (mostly) enjoyable experience. Improperly, that last 30km can be one of

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Team Work To Make Light Work Of The Old Mutual Wealth Double Century

Riding in a group safely and efficiently is one of the key skills of road cycling, and in the Old

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Your 8-Week Training Plan

With just 3 rides a week – one long, one steady, and one speedy – this plan will have you ready to ride when you line up in Swellendam.

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How to Stop Ride-Ending Cramps!

Cramps are common, painful, and surprisingly mysterious. Here’s how to stop them before they stop you.

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How To Fuel For Really Long Rides

Follow this advice to survive an all-day training ride or an event like the Old Mutual Wealth Double Century.

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How to Lead a Successful Group Ride

Herding cats, or, as we are meant to call it ‘organising a group ride’ needn’t be a complete pain in the proverbial.

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How to ride more efficiently over 200 kilometres

In 2017 Mad Macs presented by Hazz caused something of an upset to finish third overall at the Double Century.

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Five Important Things To Pack for Double Century Race Day

A long, one-day stage race, such as the Double Century, has a slightly different packing list than for your regular

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Tips to Prepare for Double Century

The Double Century is a true test of endurance and skill.  Pedalling in excess of 200km in the space of

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Important Snacks for Riders

When asked, Double Century riders rated their favourite energy booster race snacks as: banana bread and bananas, toast with honey,

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