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 […]
Meet the adidas and Duesouth Wines2Whales #MyPartner Winners
Meet the winners (and their partners) of the FNB Wines2Whales team entries in the adidas and Duesouth #MyPartner competition. Team 1: Jana Kruger and Ilse Viljoen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuIub9htzMk Meet the first adidas and Duesouth #MyPartner winning team: Jana Kruger and Ilse Viljoen. They have been friends for over a decade and have a keen passion for […]
Hermanus Rotary encourages High School involvement at FNB W2W MTB Events
The Rotary Club of Hermanus, together with the learners of the Hermanus High School, is counting down the days to the 2016 FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Events. The FNB W2W MTB water points are an oasis to tired mountain bikers. Forming part of Rotary International, the Rotary Club of Hermanus was founded in […]
Botriver Education Foundation success stories continue to grow
The Botriver Education Foundation (BEF) together with the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Events is excited to continue growing the success stories in the Botriver Community. Grade 6 learners of Botriver Primary School working on Green Shoots on the tablets in the BEF class room. Established in 2005, the BEF is a voluntary association […]
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 […]
WIN: 3 x Wines2Whales entries with Food Lover’s Market
Are you up for a challenge? Food Lover’s Market have got three FNB Wines2Whales team entries to give away in their 2016 LOVE THE BIKE competition. Food Lover’s Market is the official food sponsor of the FNB Wines2Whales. Not only will they be making sure that riders are fuelled up on the most delicious and […]
Helderberg Sunrise Rotary celebrates six years with FNB W2W MTB Events
Affectionately known as the vehicle transport experts, this year the Helderberg Sunrise Rotary Club will celebrate its 6th anniversary with the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Events. According to Clive Reed, Treasurer of the Helderberg Sunrise Rotary Club, the club’s 55 members are passionate about service to their community and boast high ethical standards. […]
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 […]