What makes the crocodile trophy an unique event for me is that you get to know almost all the participants. It is not a mass organised event and I am already looking forward to coming back to meet some of the participants again. They made the event special!
I remember that I roasted some marshmallow at a campsite one night in the middle of nowhere, I enjoyed delicious meals and slept at places where you would normally never end up during a holiday, so you don’t care about the fact that sometimes the camping facilities were a bit basic. And everything is so… beautyful! I have great memories of staying at Skybury coffee plantage and would love to go back there!
For me it was also a perfect way to see a beautiful part of Australia. Finishing in Port Douglas on the beach and having a swim in the ocean after you get off the bike was the best finish I could wish for.
I can advise everyone to camp at the campsites, because that is the place to be to really get the most out of the event (and I am not a big fan of camping fan). Maybe if you are only focussed on your results and performance, this may not the best race for you. But if you like the challenge, get involved and have fun with participants after the race: go for the Crocodile Trophy!
For me it was also a perfect way to see a beautiful part of Australia. Finishing in Port Douglas on the beach and having a swim in the ocean after you get off the bike was the best finish I could wish for.
I can advise everyone to camp at the campsites, because that is the place to be to really get the most out of the event (and I am not a big fan of camping fan). Maybe if you are only focussed on your results and performance, this may not the best race for you. But if you like the challenge, get involved and have fun with participants after the race: go for the Crocodile Trophy!
2nd place Crocodile Trophy 2016 --Dutch professional road cyclist, reigning world champion ITT