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Dirt Addict took on the Old Mutual Wealth Double Century this past Saturday in Swellendam.

9 riders started, 9 riders finished.
Mission accomplished



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Dirt Addict Women's Team takes on Old Mutual Double Century 2023 This year, Dirt Addict entered an all women's team to take on the 202km Old Mutual Double Century that starts and finishes in Swellendam. For some, this was ...

Let's just admit for a second that this is not easy!

Not only the 202km distance to cover but pulling together women of different abilities and personalities.

It's a long time on the road to deal with sense of humour fails.

BUT achieving that goal of getting everyone across the finish was worth every struggle.

The teamwork, motivational chats, the pushes up hills, the incredible support team, it was a combination of efforts to achieve a goal.

In addition, the messages of support from our community was so amazing. To know we were inspiring more women to push their own comfort zones and goals.

Experienced DC riders:





First time DC riders:

vdb

engelbrecht


Support team:
kotzee


This was 2023!
A proud moment.

A couple of months ago, we chatted about participating at the

We rallied together a couple of Dirt Addict ladies, and now, only days out, we ready ourselves for the adventure.

Half of the team has completed DC before, and the other half, this will be a first.

Excited, nervous. Ready, not ready.
It's go time.

Going into the FNB Wines2Whales, the two Dirt Addict teams could not have predicted the kind of experience they would have over the 3 days.

Day 1 was scheduled to start in Hermanus, but the last-minute change had the teams ride a circular route that started and finished at Lourensford Wine Estate.

“I really wanted to cycle from Hermanus, but the change of route delivered. The scenery was beautiful, and the trails were stunning.” Shared Danya.

Val also shared that all the trails were the best she had ever ridden.

Day 2, or otherwise referred to as the “muddy princess” stage by Imelda, was a mudfest that could only be explained by photos. The trails had become so muddy that riders were sharing bike bath tips in the rivers along the route. As mentioned, it can’t be described, refer to shared photos but be warned of sensitive content of predicted drive train damage.

After a multiple sense of humour fails, Anja and Val decided to call it a day at the first water point. The idea of a cold beer and sparing bike parts seemed why more appealing that fighting the slosh.

“Everyone brought their Geez on every day even with the rain and mud on day two. The organizers were top class making sure any unexpected issues were resolved.” Said Val.

Day 3 was substantially warmer than the previous days and could only be described as “insanely beautiful” by just about every rider that crossed the finish line.

On finishing, Anja shared that the experience was as hard as she thought, but it wasn’t easy.

Michelle de Villiers, fellow Dirt Addict member, showed her race side support each day and was joined by Karin van Niekerk, Azel van der Colff and Michelle du Preez at the finish line of the final day to welcome the teams in.

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Early morning coastline cruise and chats ahead of next week's ✌🏻

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Racing into the new week.
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In preparation for the Old Mutual Double Century, some of the team were able to test the dynamics at the recent One Tonner.

For some, the 200km race will be a first, a nail-biting first.

The 105km day out on the local Winelands roads was warm but a good trial for what's to come.

The comradery was notably exceptional and well led by experienced rider, Vibeke Moore.

With just over two weeks to go, the excitement builds and the last prep will be made.

Finish line feels 💜

New week, lekker vibes ✌🏻
Ride like you're catching a tailwind.

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