The 2017 FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Events will kick off at the picturesque Lourensford Wine Estate on Friday, 27 October 2017 with Stage One of the FNB W2W MTB Adventure.<\/p>\n
The first of three stages, Stage One boasts a spectacular 68km route that features an impressive 1650m ascent.<\/p>\n
\u201cIconic sections will include the Lourensford and Vergelegen climbs, the PERI Vergelegen Bridge, the portage over Gantouw Pass and the A2Z single tracks,\u201d says Johan Kriegler, FNB W2W MTB Director.\u00a0 \u201cThe Lourensford climb with downhill is the best gravel highway in South Africa.\u00a0 Expect good gravel roads, jeep tracks and single tracks. The good news is that the Gantouw Pass is the only portage section on the FNB W2W route and it features on Stage One.\u00a0 It is rocky.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve made some changes to the A2Z trails,\u201d continues Kriegler.\u00a0 \u201cSections B and C are more flowing, while W has been excluded due to it being too technical.\u00a0 Instead we\u2019ve extended V, adding a more flowing downhill exit.\u00a0 We\u2019ve also included three new single tracks in Molteno.\u00a0 The rest of Molteno however has changed, as not to interfere with farm activities.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMy advice to first time riders is to pace well.\u00a0 Stage One starts with the 8km Lourensford climb.\u00a0 Don\u2019t get pulled into the hype and frenzy of other riders.\u00a0 Cycle your own pace.\u00a0 Remember there is still another 60km to go.\u00a0 Be careful at the Lourensford downhill after the climb, it\u2019s very fast with sharp turns and occasional ruts.\u00a0 Most importantly savor the moment.\u00a0 Enjoy the route, the scenery and the experience.\u00a0 We look forward to welcoming you to your race village at Oak Valley Wine Estate, your home for three days.\u201d<\/p>\n
EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 FNB Wines2Whales MTB Events <\/strong><\/p>\n Starting in the Winelands of Somerset West, 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 Stage One<\/u>:<\/p>\n Distance:<\/strong> 68km<\/p>\n Ascent:<\/strong> 1650m<\/p>\n Water Points:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n Event Dates:<\/u><\/p>\n Like our Facebook page: \u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>Wines2Whales<\/a><\/p>\n Follow us on Twitter:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong>@w2wmtb<\/a> For more information on the FNB Wines2Whales MTB events contact Chris on 083 760 3158, e-mail race@wines2whales.co.za<\/a>, adventure@wines2whales.co.za<\/a> or ride@wines2whales.co.za<\/a> or visit www.wines2whales.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n About FNB Wines2Whales<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n FNB Business and FNB Private Wealth are proud to be the title sponsors of the annual FNB Wines2Whales MTB Events.<\/p>\n The sponsorship forms part of FNB\u2019s ongoing strategy to support local and community events that focus on a healthy lifestyle and show the potential to grow. The sponsorship affirms our dedication to providing an experience that is beyond expectation, through a sport that continues to grow in popularity as one of the key activities in the South African sporting calendar. The annual FNB Wines2Whales MTB Events are aligned to our belief that adventure is the heart of innovation and this is one of many platforms on which we seek to make a lasting connection with new and existing clients.<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n FNB Business \u2013 The Bank built by entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n Email: newbus@fnb.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n FNB Private\u00a0Wealth – Let us invest our time to manage and grow your wealth Email:\u00a0servicesuite@fnbprivatewealth.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n ISSUED BY:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Newsport Media<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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