All set for the 2017 FNB Wines2Whales route
The first of the three FNB Wines2Whales races kicks off this weekend at Lourensford finishing three stages later in Onrus passing through spectacular mountain biking trails along the way. If you’re taking part in the Adventure, Ride or Race, it might be worth getting to know what lies ahead. Stage 1: Lourensford to Oak Valley […]
FNB W2W launches Strava Winery Challenge
The organisers of the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike Events together with supporting wine farms are excited to launch the 2017 FNB W2W Strava Winery Challenge. Mountain bikers enjoying a glass of wine during the 2016 FNB Wines2Whales MTB Events. Photo Credit: Tobias Ginsberg “The FNB W2W Strava Winery Challenge is sure to add that […]
FNB W2W geared to open entries on Valentine’s Day
The mountain biking community will celebrate on Tuesday, 14 February 2017 for a very different reason when entries open for the Western Cape’s most loved three day stage mountain bike (MTB) events, the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) MTB Adventure, Ride and Race. The mountain biking community will celebrate on Tuesday, 14 February 2017 for a very […]
Looser, Giger crowned FNB W2W MTB Race champions
Team Kross Bikes BiXS Pro’s Konny Looser and Fabian Giger obliterated the final stage of the FNB Wines2Whales Mountain Bike (MTB) Race on Sunday, 13 November 2016, securing the overall Champions Title in an impressive combined time of 08 hours 03 minutes 50 seconds after three days of racing. front to back): Team Kross Bikes […]
Sprint finish at FNB W2W MTB Race ‘Play Day’
Stage Two of the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Race saw an exciting turn of events unfold at the Oak Valley Wine Estate (Elgin-Grabouw) on Saturday, 12 November 2016 with a sprint finish in both the men’s and women’s races resulting in new stage winners being crowned on the day. (front to back): Team […]
FNB W2W MTB Ride closes off on a high
Featuring three magnificent days of mountain biking, the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Ride closed off on a high note at the Onrus Caravan Park (just outside of Hermanus) on Wednesday, 09 November 2016. The final destination stage, Stage Three started at the majestic Oak Valley Wine Estate (Elgin-Grabouw). Riders had to complete a […]
Play Day continues to impress at FNB W2W MTB Ride
Affectionately known as “Play Day”, Stage Two of the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Ride started and finished at Oak Valley Wine Estate (Elgin-Grabouw) on Tuesday, 08 November 2016. Consisting of a fun-filled 64km route (with 1400m ascent), Stage Two treated mountain bikers to some of W2W’s most iconic sections including: the Paul Cluver […]
Riders treated to spectacular trails and views at FNB W2W MTB Ride Stage One
Near-perfect weather conditions greeted 1268 mountain bikers (634 teams) at the picturesque Lourensford Wine Estate on Monday, 07 November 2016 where they lined up for the start of the much anticipated FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Ride. The first of two destination stages, Stage One saw riders having to complete a 68km MTB route […]
Overstrand welcomes FNB W2W MTB Adventure riders
Three days of exceptional mountain biking concluded just outside of Hermanus on Sunday, 06 November 2016 with elated mountain bikers completing the final 69km stage (featuring a 1200 climb) of the 2016 FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Adventure. Mountain bikers entering onto the property of Wildekrans Wine Estate during Stage Three of the 2016 […]
Riders in awe of FNB W2W’s Stage Two Play Day
Stage Two of the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Adventure, the much awaited ‘Play Day’, was welcomed with much enthusiasm on Saturday, 05 November 2016. The only stage to start and finish at the same venue, Oak Valley Wine Estate (Elgin-Grabouw), mountain bikers had to complete a 64km route (with 1400 ascent) that included […]
FNB W2W MTB Adventure kicks off at Lourensford Wine Estate
Stage One of the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Adventure kicked off at the picturesque Lourensford Wine Estate on Friday, 04 November 2016. Mountain bikers in action during Stage One of the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Adventure. Photo Credit: Tobias Ginsberg Cool weather conditions proving to be the norm at the FNB […]
South Africa’s favorite cousin heads to Wines2Whales
Celebrating his 34th year in the entertainment industry, South African comedian Barry Hilton will make his debut in the mountain biking arena in November when he performs for over 4000 riders taking part in the 8th annual FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Three-Day Mountain Bike (MTB) Stage Race. “This will be the first time that I perform […]