{"id":15104,"date":"2020-10-28T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-28T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2020\/10\/28\/win-big-at-the-fnb-wines2whales-champions-chase-r8194\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T19:26:22","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T19:26:22","slug":"win-big-at-the-fnb-wines2whales-champions-chase-r8194","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/win-big-at-the-fnb-wines2whales-champions-chase-r8194\/","title":{"rendered":"Win Big at the FNB Wines2Whales Champions Chase"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Race the world\u2019s best mountain bikers from home or hit the trails in search of King and Queen of the Mountains trophies in the <a href=\"https:\/\/wines2whales.com\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FNB Wines2Whales Champions Chase<\/a>. Take part on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zwift.com\/events\/view\/1107541?eventSecret=8ebadcad8ce1ccaa55ee\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zwift<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/clubs\/fnbwines2whales\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Strava<\/a> and win amazing spot prizes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wines2whales.com\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-144148-0-36149200-1603794843.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1677155\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1677155\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-144148-0-36149200-1603794843.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-144148-0-36149200-1603794843.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To stoke the Serious GEES for mountain biking in the absence of the 2020 events, the FNB Wines2Whales presents the <a href=\"https:\/\/wines2whales.com\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FNB Wines2Whales Champions Chase<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>A virtual challenge that allows riders to compete against the world\u2019s best mountain bikers in a pro-am pursuit style Zwift event, and against local legends on many of South Africa\u2019s favourite trails via Strava. Plus, with prizes from the event and its partners up for grabs, there\u2019s every reason to ride this summer.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-full aspect-video\">\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DRjbAKi0C-k?feature=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">LAY DOWN SOME WATTAGE ON ZWIFT<\/h2>\n<p>The virtual leg of the <a href=\"https:\/\/wines2whales.com\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FNB Wines2Whales Champions Chase<\/a> is a pursuit challenge on Zwift. Amateur riders will be able to race against legends of the sport, including Annika Langvad, Manuel Fumic, Maxime Marotte, Barbara Benko, Samara Sheppard, Calle Friberg, and a growing selection of elite South African mountain bikers, like Matt Beers and Mariske Strauss. Amateur riders will be given a head-start and will give it their all to hold off the hard-charging professionals on the Road to Ruins course on Zwift.<\/p>\n<p>Taking place on <strong>Sunday 1 November<\/strong>, the FNB W2W Zwift Champions Chase will be broadcast live on the FNB Wines2Whales<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Wines2Whales\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Facebook page<\/a> and YouTube<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCJiuFJtufei0FQExPjVrDSQ\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> channel<\/a>. South African downhiller Andrew Neethling and Shaun Peters will be commentating on the racing from 09:00. The amateurs set-off at 09:10 while the professionals will start a few minutes later.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Entry is free and riders can sign up on<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zwift.com\/events\/view\/1107541?eventSecret=8ebadcad8ce1ccaa55ee\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Zwift<\/strong><\/a><strong>. Please join the \u2018Community Riders\u2019 bunch.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">GET SERIOUS ON STRAVA<\/h2>\n<p>For riders who prefer to hit the trails, the <a href=\"https:\/\/wines2whales.com\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FNB W2W Strava Champions Chase<\/a> provides another reason to ride and will happen from <strong>30 October \u2013 8 November<\/strong>. Currently there are 10 Strava segments created across the country, all of which cater to the trail-loving nature of FNB W2W\u2019s riders.<\/p>\n<p>To take part in the action, riders will need to join the FNB Wines2Whales<a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/clubs\/fnbwines2whales\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Strava club<\/a> and download the<a href=\"https:\/\/wines2whales.com\/champions-chase\/champions-chase-strava-segments\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> GPX files<\/a> for their closest trails, and then head off for some outdoor action. Each of the routes is between 20 and 25 kilometres long; all riders who complete any of the segments are in the running to win prizes, and random winners will be selected from the Strava Leaderboards. King and Queen of the Mountain prizes will be awarded to the fastest men and women for each segment too.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">WHAT YOU CAN WIN<\/h2>\n<p>The FNB Wines2Whales and its amazing sponsorship family have put together a fantastic list of prizes that includes entries to the 2021 FNB Wines2Whales Switchback events, FNB W2W merchandise vouchers, Cape Brewing Co. caps and beers, Ciovita cycling kits, Land Rover driving experiences, Falke sock hampers, Oakley sunglasses, Squirt bike care hampers, wine from the area\u2019s finest farms, Woolworths hampers, accommodation packages, Thule luggage, Specialized hampers, and a brand new bike from BH Bikes South Africa, valued at +- R90 000. And last but not least, one lucky participant can <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/ineosgrenadierspromotions.com\/competition-hub\/win-a-virtual-training-session-with-an-ineos-grenadiers-rider__;!!KtHZpw!TbEBMN2vjW8F84eQiCCQBugpYcVJosgPTURGVY8oiOls2C0oDIoNso2Ur_hRkJnowQ0%24\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">win a virtual training session with Team INEOS Grenadiers<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">#GEES4GOOD<\/h2>\n<p>In keeping with the spirit of Serious GEES, the professional riders taking part in the Zwift Chase have agreed that their prize money will be donated to the FNB Wines2Whales beneficiaries. Initiatives like the Botriver Educational Foundation and the De Rust Futura School, as well as Cape Trails, rely upon funds raised through the events to continue their charitable work in the area the race passes through. By simply taking part, riders can ensure that these organisations remain front of mind and continue to benefit from the FNB Wines2Whales.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-slate-100 p-5\">\nTo find out more visit <a href=\"https:\/\/wines2whales.com\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">wines2whales.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Join the Zwift event here:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zwift.com\/events\/view\/1107541?eventSecret=8ebadcad8ce1ccaa55ee\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> https:\/\/www.zwift.com\/events\/view\/1107541?eventSecret=8ebadcad8ce1ccaa55ee<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Join the FNB Wines2Whales Strava Club here:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/clubs\/fnbwines2whales\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> https:\/\/www.strava.com\/clubs\/fnbwines2whales<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wines2whales.com\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-144148-0-57225900-1603794861.png\" data-fileid=\"1677156\" data-fileext=\"png\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1677156\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-144148-0-57225900-1603794861.png\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-144148-0-57225900-1603794861.png\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Race the world\u2019s best mountain bikers from home or hit the trails in search of King and Queen of the Mountains trophies in the FNB Wines2Whales Champions Chase. Take part on Zwift or Strava and win amazing spot prizes. 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