{"id":19108,"date":"2015-10-27T14:20:00","date_gmt":"2015-10-27T14:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2015\/10\/27\/rally-star-set-for-w2w-hattrick-r3726\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T09:08:19","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T09:08:19","slug":"rally-star-set-for-w2w-hattrick-r3726","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/rally-star-set-for-w2w-hattrick-r3726\/","title":{"rendered":"Rally star set for W2W hattrick"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rally sensation Ashley Haigh-Smith\u2019s newest challenge will kick off at the end of this week when he takes on all three FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Three-Day Mountain Bike (MTB) Events. The FNB W2W MTB Adventure will start at the picturesque Lourensford Wine Estate (Somerset West) on Friday, 30 October, followed by the FNB W2W MTB Ride on Monday, 02 November and finally the FNB W2W MTB Race on Friday, 06 November.<\/p>\n

Starting in the Winelands of Somerset West, teams of two riders will cross through (and over) 13 wineries, 26 private farms, six mountains, historic roads and mountain passes, nature conservation areas (including the Kogelberg Biosphere) before finishing within sight of the famous whales of Hermanus!<\/p>\n

\"ccs-62657-0-75952400-1445955572.jpg\"<\/a>Ashley Haigh-Smith preparing for the 2015 FNB W2W MTB Events. \/\/ Photo Credit: Kolesky\/Nikon\/Lexar<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been thinking about taking part in all three events for a long time,\u201d says Haigh-Smith. \u201cI heard that no one has ever taken part in all three events in one year. I love being first, even at this. I took part in my first W2W event in 2013. With each day having its own challenges, crossing the finish line after each stage was a real accomplishment for me. I saw it as a symbol that anything could be conquered.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will be hoping for a top 80 finish in the Adventure and Ride and a top 200 finish in the Race,\u201d continues Haigh-Smith. \u201cI will team up with my good friend Doug Bird for the Adventure. My closest friend Henk Lategan will be my partner for the Ride, while my long-time friend and fellow rally driver Gugu Zulu will team up with me for the Race. From the riders taking part, to the impressive team that makes this event possible, W2W truly is a leading three day stage race. I am looking forward to the amazing food, camaraderie and support.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Event Information: FNB Wines2Whales MTB Events<\/h2>\n

FNB Wines2Whales MTB Adventure<\/strong>: Friday, 30 October \u2013 Sunday, 01 November 2015
FNB Wines2Whales MTB Ride<\/strong>: Monday, 02 November \u2013 Wednesday, 04 November 2015
FNB Wines2Whales MTB Race<\/strong>: Friday, 06 November \u2013 Sunday, 08 November 2015<\/p>\n

Stage One<\/strong>
Start Venue: Lourensford Wine Estate (Somerset West)
Finish Venue: Oak Valley Wine Estate (Elgin-Grabouw)
Distance: 72km
Ascent: 1620m<\/p>\n

Stage Two<\/strong>
Start Venue: Oak Valley Wine Estate (Elgin-Grabouw)
Finish Venue: Oak Valley Wine Estate (Elgin-Grabouw)
Distance: 67km
Ascent: 1366m<\/p>\n

Stage Three<\/strong>
Start Venue: Oak Valley Wine Estate (Elgin-Grabouw)
Finish Venue: Onrust Caravan Park (just outside Hermanus)
Distance: 75km
Ascent: 1300m<\/p>\n

Like our Facebook page: Wines2Whales
Follow us on Twitter: @w2wmtb<\/a><\/p>\n

For more information on the FNB Wines2Whales MTB events contact 083 760 3158, e-mail race@wines2whales.co.za, adventure@wines2whales.co.za or ride@wines2whales.co.za or visit www.wines2whales.co.za<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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