Competitors in the Liberty TransCape MTB Encounter can look forward to a warm welcome from the Holden Manz Wine Estate at the end of their arduous challenge on February 9.<\/p>\n
The seven-stage 591km race, which starts in George next Sunday, will take riders through some of the most scenic mountain-bike trails in the country before ending in Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands.<\/p>\n
Although the overall distance is slightly shorter this year, route director Wayne Collett said it would remain a proper examination for all competitors, who will surely welcome the sight of Holden Manz at the end of their journey.<\/p>\n
The estate is situated in the southernmost corner of the Franschhoek Valley and proprietor Gerard Holden said they were delighted to host the finish venue of the race.<\/p>\n
“We have an unbridled love for the finer things in life and we believe that through our partnership with TransCape we’ll be able to reach like-minded individuals to share this with us,” he said.<\/p>\n
He added that they would be doing everything they could to ensure a memorable after-party for the riders.<\/p>\n
“It will be a great day outdoors in the Cape Winelands and we encourage family members and supporters to join us at the estate,” said Holden.<\/p>\n
“There will be a food truck to satisfy the appetites, live entertainment and plenty of wine options to choose from.”<\/p>\n
He said their range of award-winning wines strongly reflected their ethos and approach to life.<\/p>\n
“Unique terroir, combined with a state-of-the-art winery on the estate, attention to detail and a gentle touch guides the process from vineyard to bottle with spectacular results.”<\/p>\n
As the official TransCape wine sponsors, Holden Manz will have a wide range for riders to sample each day, catering for all tastes.<\/p>\n
The wines are produced under the direction of winemaker Thierry Haberer, who has been working in the trade for more than a decade.<\/p>\n
“He has a passionate and out-of-the-box approach, combined with a deep respect for preserving the quality of the fruit,” said Holden.<\/p>\n
“This shows in every bottle he produces and there is no doubt that his quality-driven approach and thirst for innovation has set new standards in the Holden Manz range.”<\/p>\n
A bonus for the TransCape cyclists is that they will be offered a 10% discount on all Holden Manz wines purchased during the event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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