Wines2Whales Shiraz: Meet the Men Vying for Supremacy
Staring on Friday 27 October the Shiraz race sees battle lines drawn between a stacked field of elite men’s teams. There are arguably three tiers of teams: the favourites, the dark horses and those who will be racing for a top ten finish. PYGA Euro Steel, Imbuko Giant A, Insect Science, Elysator.ch and Cannondale Factory Racing headline […]
World Champion Wins FNB Wines2Whales Pinotage
E-Bike racing is a relatively new phenomenon. The inaugural E-MTB World Championships were held during the 2019 Mountain Biking World Championships, in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada. In 2021 FNB Wines2Whales included an E-Bike category for the first time, then in 2022 the Pinotage event hosted an E-Bike race too. In 2023 the reigning E-Bike World Champion Joris […]
Entries for Ride The Karoo 3-day Stagerace 2024 are open!
The time is now to enter and experience first-hand all the beauty and hospitality of this region and have a bit of fun too! You can sit back and relax after each day of cycling and braai a marshmallow with friends and family at the fire while strategising your plan to win the wheelbarrow race […]
Savanna Origin of Trails routes set to live up to the reputation of being SA’s MTB Party of the Year
The upcoming 10th annual Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience promises to deliver exciting route enhancements that are guaranteed to captivate riders from start to finish in the beautiful town of Stellenbosch on both Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 November 2023. “We’re excited to mark a decade of mountain biking excellence at the 2023 Savanna […]
Amashova Durban Classic Race Concludes with a Thrilling Finish
This year’s Amashova Durban Classic Race saw thousands of cyclists taking part in a spectacular showcase of talent and determination, cementing its status as one of South Africa’s premier cycling events. The Amashova received over 4000 entries for the 2023 race. Cyclists of all skill levels, from amateurs to seasoned professionals, tested their mettle on […]
Lill and Jacobs Wrap-Up 2023 FNB Wines2Whales Title with Third Stage Win
After three days of racing in all all-manner of conditions Candice Lill and Tyler Jacobs emerged victorious from the 2023 FNB Wines2Whales Chardonnay race. The Computer Mania Seattle Coffee Co. team notched up three straight stage victories to claim the overall title by 9 minutes and 5 seconds from Safari Essence Imbuko; on Sunday, 22 […]
Lill and Jacobs Slip and Slide to Wines2Whales Stage 2 Success
Stage 2 of the 2023 FNB Wines2Whales Chardonnay race, on 21 October, saw a steady overnight drizzle persist into Saturday’s racing. This turned the already water damaged roads and trails into a sodden mud-fest. It did not prevent Candice Lill and Tyler Jacobs racing to a second stage victory however. The Computer Mania Seattle Coffee […]
Lill and Jacobs Charge to Opening Stage Chardonnay Victory
The opening stage of the 2023 FNB Wines2Whales Chardonnay race not only kicked off the women’s racing but also signalled the start of the three-event series of three-day races. Pre-race drama, in the form of route changes, which necessitated Stage 1 being moved to Lourensford Wine Estate, spilled into drama on the trails too. There […]
Wines2Whales Chardonnay: Women to Watch in 2023
The racing women get the FNB Wines2Whales racing action underway on Friday, 20 October. The story of the event there is that the Queens of the Epic Series in 2023, Vera Looser and Kim le Court, will not be racing together and will as such not be lining up to defend their 2022 title. This […]
Official Statement: 2023 FNB Wines2Whales Stage 1 Route Change
Since the devastating floods in the Western Cape, the event organisers and local authorities have been working closely to ensure the event can go ahead safely and be filled with #SeriousGees as always. The recent reopening of the Hemel en Aarde as well as Karwyderskraal roads has meant a dramatic increase in vehicle traffic on […]
The 2023 Stanford 100 Miler: Join the Hunt for Adventure!
Calling all gravel bike enthusiasts! We are thrilled to announce that entries for the highly anticipated Stanford 100 Miler are officially open. Get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure at the Stanford 100 Miler, the ultimate gravel bike hunt. This exciting event will take place on 9 December 2023, inviting discerning gravel bike riders […]
Joshua Sole joins Reach For A Dream’s charity team as its official ambassador for Ride Joburg 2023
Joshua Sole, a 14-year-old cancer warrior, is leading Reach For A Dream’s charity team – the Dream Riders – in the Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg 2023. This young cyclist is pedalling not just for his love of the sport but to inspire hope in children battling life-threatening illnesses. At eight years old, Joshua was […]