Stage Two \u2018Play Day\u2019 of the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Events promises to live up to its reputation.<\/p>\n
The only Stage to start and finish at the same location, Oak Valley Wine Estate, Stage Two features a fun 71km route with a 1350m ascent.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis stage has changed slightly since 2016,\u201d says Johan Kriegler, FNB W2W MTB Director.\u00a0 \u201cOak Valley has added a new section named \u2018Sounds of Silence\u2019.\u00a0 There is a new link over to Paul Cluver.\u00a0 Paul Cluver has added Rietvlei, Witklippies 1 and Oak Valley added the last 6km on the fast and flowing River Run.\u00a0 Iconic sections to look out for include single tracks and bridges with names such as Waterfall, Vissie\u2019s Magic, JK\u2019s Edge, Sounds of Silence, Rietvlei, Witklippies 1 & 2, Raka, Swing, Ark, Cobra, Mamba, Boomslang, Pofadder, Jakkels, River Run and the much loved PERI-KROMCO Play Park.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have many stories to share about this stage,\u201d continues Kriegler.\u00a0 \u201c\u2018Sounds of Silence\u2019 is the name of one of Oak Valley\u2019s wine ranges.\u00a0 This single track section was originally built by late Oak Valley winemaker\/viticulturist and W2W friend, Pieter Visser (Vissie).\u00a0 It hasn\u2019t, however, been used for a decade.\u00a0 We\u2019ve redirected the last part, creating a scenic and fun flowing single track via a pine forest, over a dam wall and along the dam.\u00a0 Paul Cluver has increased the height of the Rietvlei Dam with 9 meters, creating a new and interesting contour link with many new single track opportunities.\u00a0 \u2018Sounds of Silence\u2019 was built in partnership between Cape Trails and the Oak Valley team, as was Rietvlei between Cape Trails and the Paul Cluver team.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIn order to enjoy \u2018Play Day\u2019 to its fullest, I advise riders to improve their single track skill by attending coaching classes.\u00a0 If however, they are afraid of heights, best they attend some hypnotherapy treatments as well,\u201d laughs Kriegler.\u00a0 \u201cStage Two is a lot of fun.\u00a0 It is called \u2018Play Day\u2019 for a reason.\u00a0 Riders are in for a real treat.\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 Two<\/u>:<\/p>\n Distance:<\/strong> 71km<\/p>\n Ascent:<\/strong> 1350m<\/p>\n Water Points:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/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>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n FNB Business \u2013 <\/strong>It\u2019s more than business to you. It\u2019s, more than banking to us. That\u2019s why we help.<\/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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