FNB W2W MTB Race attracts a stellar international field
Celebrating its 8th anniversary in November, the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Race has attracted a stellar field of international riders. International teams that will be shredding up the course will include German MTB duo, Karl Platt and Simon Stiebjahn of Team Bulls, German Tour De France heroes Markus Bauer and Johannes Fröhlinger of […]
FNB W2W MTB Race boasts an impressive elite men’s field
The 2016 FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Race could aptly also be referred to as the “clash of the titans” as elite riders, both local and from abroad, prepare to battle it out on route the weekend of 11 – 13 November 2016. Reigning Champions, Erik Kleinhans and James Reid of Team Spur Topeak […]
Double Trouble: Racing Wines2Whales with a partner
With just over a week between us and the start of the Wines2Whales races, we are beginning to feel the stoke. From our recent stage racing experiences, we have learned a little about the ups and downs of team racing. Having a partner can be amazing motivation in the right circumstances, getting the best riding […]
De Groot, Stenerhag ready for W2W title defense
South African National Marathon Champion, Robyn de Groot and Swedish Marathon Champion, Jennie Stenerhag will team up the weekend of 11 – 13 November 2016 to defend their title at the 2016 FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Race. Riding for Team Ascendis Health, De Groot and Stenerhag claimed gold in 2015 after completing Stage […]
FNB W2W announces Stage Three route
The action of the 2016 FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Events will close off with a third and final stage that will start at the Oak Valley Wine Estate (Elgin-Grabouw), take mountain bikers on a memorable 69km journey before finishing at the Onrus Caravan Park within sight of the famous whales of Hermanus! According […]
FNB W2W announces Stage Two route
Affectionately known as Play Day, Event Organizers are proud to announce that the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Events Stage Two route will be the source of even more excitement in 2016. The only stage to start and finish at the same venue, Oak Valley Wine Estate (Elgin-Grabouw), riders will need to complete a […]
FNB W2W MTB Stage One route announced
The 2016 FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Events will kick off on Friday, 04 November 2016 with the FNB W2W MTB Adventure. The first of two destination stages, Stage One is the ideal ice breaker with riders starting off at the picturesque Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West, traversing a 68km route that includes […]
Helderberg Rotary ready for Stage One of the FNB W2W MTB Events
As part of its fund raising program, the Rotary Club of Helderberg will be seen in action manning water points and providing marshal support on route during Stage One of the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Adventure, Ride and Race. The children from the Bizweni Centre enjoying an outing. The Rotary Club of Helderberg […]
Cape Leopard takes a first look at the new FNB W2W MTB Routes
Recent images released by the Cape Leopard Trust (CLT) Boland Project reveal that the Cape Leopard continues to frequent both existing and new sections of the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) routes. Recent images released by the Cape Leopard Trust (CLT) Boland Project reveal that the Cape Leopard continues to frequent both existing and […]
Elgin Round Table proudly supports a host of charities in the area
Known by many mountain bikers for their water point activations and marshal support at the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Events, the Elgin Round Table is a proud supporter of numerous charities within the Elgin/Grabouw area including two Old Age Homes, the ACVV Dienssentrum Meals On Wheels Project, Speelland Pre-School and Elgin Drummies to […]
New home for FNB W2W MTB route builders
The organizers of the Cape’s most loved three-day stage mountain bike event, the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Events, have recently purchased property in Grabouw for Cape Trails, the official route builders of the FNB W2W MTB Events. (From left to right): Denzel Scheepers, Brendon Booysen and Ashwell Swartz of Cape Trails in front […]
MTO partners with the FNB Wines2Whales Mountain Bike Events
MTO is proud to announce a new partnership with the Western Cape’s most revered three day stage mountain bike (MTB) event, the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) MTB Events. “We are extremely excited to partner with MTO,” says Michael Meyer, FNB W2W MTB Director. “A lot of the trails that riders enjoy are on MTO grounds. The […]