Double Century 2026

The wind and weather on Double Century

The Double Century is a 202 km team time trial that starts and finishes in Swellendam, with teams setting off one after another through the morning. A team is on the road for most of the day, so the afternoon wind matters as much as the start.

In the Western Cape, summer winds often build through the day, and teams that start later can meet a very different ride from the first teams out. Set your team’s start time and pace above to see the weather for the hours you’ll be riding. The headwind and tailwind on every stretch of the course appear as soon as the official route is published.

Questions about Double Century

When is Double Century 2026?

Double Century is on Saturday, 21 November 2026, in Swellendam, South Africa. Entries, start times and rules are on the official website.

How long is Double Century?

The main route is 202 km. Set your pace on this page to see roughly when you'll finish, and the weather for the hours you'll be riding.

Where does Double Century start and finish?

At Swellendam, Swellendam, South Africa. This page forecasts the weather there for your start time until the official route is published, then the wind on every stretch of the course.

When does the Double Century weather forecast open?

On Wed 11 Nov, about 10 days before the start, when Apple Weather's hourly forecast first reaches race day. It then updates through the day until race morning.

Will it be windy for Double Century?

The forecast on this page answers that for your own start time and pace: the average wind, the strongest gusts, the temperature and any rain while you're riding. Once the route is published it also shows where you'll have a headwind, a crosswind or a tailwind.

Is this the official Double Century forecast?

No. Windline is independent and not affiliated with the Pedal Power Association. It's a free wind and weather forecast for riders, from Apple Weather data.