Join cycling legend Nic White at 2020 Double Century in Swellendam

Get an exclusive spot on Nic White’s Team Vitality cycling team

This October, new or renewing Team Vitality cyclists can stand a chance to earn a top spot on Nic White’s Team Vitality team for the 2020 Double Century cycle race in Swellendam.

The Double Century is an annual 202 km team cycle race that is limited to 250 teams, with 10 cyclists in a team. The route starts and ends in the picturesque Overberg town of Swellendam, going through Barrydale, Montague, and Robertson.

The legendary professional cyclist and coach will lead a team of 10 to the sought-after cycling event on Saturday, 21 November 2020. The chosen Team Vitality cyclists will get exclusive access to Nic’s training programme and knowledge leading up to the race.

Plus, in addition to a spot on the team and professional training, you’ll also get a trip to the event in Swellendam! (We hear the scenery is gorgeous in November.) The prize includes airfare, transport for your bicycle and accommodation. Plus, Team Vitality will be there to support and help you refuel along the way.

How to win a spot on Nic’s team

To get your spot on Nic’s team and a paid trip to the 2020 Double Century cycle race, all you have to do is:

• 1. Join or renew your Team Vitality Cycling membership for 2021

Join Team Vitality Cycling or sign up to automatically renew your membership before Friday, 23 October, 2020 to stand a chance of earning a spot on Nic’s team. Plus, sign up now and get the rest of 2020 free.

• 2. Tell us why YOU deserve to be on Nic’s team

Once you’ve signed up for Team Vitality, send us an email telling why you should be on Nic's team. Send your motivation to RSVPTeamVitality@discovery.co.za, before 23 October. Terms and conditions apply.

Your motivation needs to include:

• Your longest distance ridden (km) in both 2019 and 2020
• Your participation in one or more long distance (more than 90 km) cycle races in 2019 or 2020
• You can also submit screen shots from your long distance or other training rides over the past three months

With the Double Century around the corner you also need to make sure that you’re willing and able to commit to Nic’s training programme to ensure that you’re prepped and ready to tackle the race. This includes a minimum of 3 x 90-minute weekday rides and 1 x 5-hour ride, for a minimum of 3 weeks leading up to the event.

More reasons to join Team Vitality

When you join Team Vitality Cycling, not only will you stand a chance to win this amazing opportunity, you’ll also get:

• Premium cycling kit
• 50% back on select race entry fees
• VIP hospitality at select events

Plus, from 2021, you’ll get a 50% discount on a Strava membership.

See you on the road!