Wines2Whales, new title sponsor and new event

The organisers of the FNB W2W have announced the introduction of a third W2W event, the FNB W2W Ride from 4 - 6 November 2013. Entries will open on Thursday, 13 May 2013, for both the waiting list and public entries.

"The W2W Ride will be similar to the W2W Adventure in that it will be more relaxed than the W2W Race. The route, race village, entertainment and support services remain the same for all three events. Irrespective of the event entered, riders can look forward to the complete FNB Wines2Whales MTB experience," says Michael Meyer, W2W director.

Event information:

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, and nature conservation areas (including the Kogelberg Biosphere) before finishing within sight of the famous whales of Hermanus!

• FNB Wines2Whales MTB Adventure: Friday, 1 November 2013 until Sunday, 3 November 2013
  
• New event - FNB Wines2Whales MTB ride: Monday, 4 November 2013 until Wednesday, 6 November 2013
  
• FNB Wines2Whales MTB race: Friday, 8 November 2013 until Sunday, 10 November 2013

Stage one:

Distance: 70km
Start: Lourensford Wine Estate (Somerset West)
Finish: Oak Valley Sport Field (Elgin)

Stage two:

Distance: 70km
Start: Oak Valley Sport Field (Elgin)
Finish: Oak Valley Sport Field (Elgin)

Stage three:

Distance: 75km
Start: Oak Valley Sport Field (Elgin)
Finish: Onrus Caravan Park (just outside Hermanus)