The third and final stage of the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Events will guide mountain bikers on a 71km journey from Oak Valley Wine Estate to Onrust Caravan Park where the finish line awaits.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe second destination stage of the FNB W2W MTB Events, Stage Three perfectly rounds off three days of spectacular-mountain biking,\u201d says Johan Kriegler, FNB W2W MTB Director.\u00a0 \u201cIconic sections to look out for on route will include passing the Houw Hoek Inn, <\/strong>the oldest hotel in South Africa, meandering through the quaint town of Botriver past the Botriver School, experiencing the magnificent Wildekrans and Hermanus Trails, Gaf-se-Bos, the Fruitways-Onrust Beach Crossing and the PERI-Onrust river crossing to name just a few.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cRiders can look forward to varied terrain which will include gravel sections, jeep track, single tracks and even a pallet beach crossing,\u201d continues Kriegler.\u00a0 \u201cMy advice is to pace well.\u00a0 The first 38km up until the SteelBridge is fast and fairly easy.\u00a0 The real race starts after this section.\u00a0 On a high note, riders will finally be greeted by spectacular ocean views before crossing the finish line at Onrust Caravan Park. \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 Three<\/u>:<\/p>\n Start Venue:\u00a0 <\/strong>Oak Valley Wine Estate (Elgin-Grabouw)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n Finish Venue:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Onrust Caravan Park<\/p>\n Distance:<\/strong> 71km<\/p>\n Ascent:<\/strong> 1200m<\/p>\n Water Points:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n EVENT DATES:<\/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 Newsport Media<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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