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<\/a>Mountain bikers in action during Stage Two of the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Ride. Photo Credit: Tobias Ginsberg<\/span><\/p>\nTeam ACE Lesotho\u2019s Phetetso Monese and Bruce Hughes continued their winning streak claiming their second stage victory in an impressive time of 02 hours 57 minutes 04 seconds. \u201cI had fun today,\u201d says Monese. \u201cThe route was really nice. We started with a bunch of six teams. I was worried that they\u2019d make things tough for us, but we managed to breakaway. I enjoyed the bridges at Paul Cluver. I\u2019m not used to riding bridges like that.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cToday was so much fun,\u201d says an elated Hughes. \u201cWe let the other teams pull from the start, while we pushed hard on the single track. We were still with the second team at Water Point Two. From there we opened the gap. Phetetso and I worked really well as a team. We\u2019ll have a substantial lead going into Stage Three. We\u2019ll focus on not doing anything silly and just enjoy the ride home.\u201d Team KAP Prochorus\u2019 Lorenzo Le Roux and Daniel Mannweiler came in second, while Team More Cowbell\u2019s Graeme Dale Kuys and Darryn Stow finished third. <\/p>\n
Riding for charity, Team Reeds Miles4Smiles\u2019 Shaun Peters and Johan Louw are supporting Operation Smile South Africa. \u201cSeeing my two children smile is priceless,\u201d says Peters. \u201cBeing able to give back through the sport is an amazing opportunity for us. The FNB W2W is special because of the riders, the views and the vibe. Every time I struggled on route, Johan would remind me why we are taking part. Our team strength is our determination toward our cause.\u201d <\/p>\n
Team Companero\u2019s Jana Kruger and Ilse Viljoen crossed the finish line first in the women\u2019s race in a time of 03 hours 44 minutes 24 seconds. Team Sterri Stumpi & Beer\u2019s Meike Aschenbroich and Inky Talbot came in second, while Team Vergelegen\u2019s Alta Kriegler and Sunette Beyers finished third.<\/p>\n
Team Haaskat\u2019s Russell Lund and Anneke Hanekom also secured their second stage victory (in the mixed team category) with a deserving finishing time of 03 hours 23 minutes 29 seconds. According to Lund, the W2W is South Africa\u2019s \u2018must do\u2019 event. \u201cWe started out a little too hard today. As a result we are more exhausted. It was a solid day though.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cThe KROMCO-PERI Bike Park was lots of fun,\u201d says Hanekom. \u201cIt was nice and cool, just beautiful. My goal for Stage Three is not to be in as much pain as today.\u201d Team Citricom 2\u2019s Jeanie De Villiers and Piet Laubscher came in second, while Team Bike Hub\u2019s Nicholas Webb and Kylie Hanekom finished third.<\/p>\n
The action of the 2016 FNB W2W MTB Ride will culminate on Wednesday, 09 November 2016 at the Onrus Caravan Park (just outside Hermanus). <\/p>\n
Start Time:<\/strong> 07:00 Family and friends wanting to show support on the final stage can download the Event\u2019s Spectator Guide here: http:\/\/wines2whales.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Spectator-Guide.png<\/a><\/p>\n
Start Venue:<\/strong> Oak Valley Wine Estate (Elgin-Grabouw)
Distance & Climb:<\/strong> 69km \/ 1200m <\/p>\n