The effervescent Joanna, or Jo as she’s better known, Dobinson is one of FNB Wines2Whales’ official ambassadors. She loves nothing more than up-skilling women on mountain bikes through her brand Biking in the Bosch. To help women, of all skill levels, prepare for the 2019 events Jo is hosting three FNB Wines2Whales Women’s Rides on the 13th and 20th of July as well as the 10th of August.

The rides will be hosted through Jo’s skills and coaching company Biking in the Bosch and are free to all female mountain bikers. Those who have already entered the FNB Wines2Whales will receive a complimentary Ciovita race jersey. To secure your spot please email registration@wines2whales.com and let us know which event you’d like to attend.

Dates and Venues

13 July – Jonkershoek

20 July – Hoogekraal

10 August – Tokai

See our Facebook event

What You Need to Know

The Women’s Rides are for all female mountain bikers, experienced or novice; regardless of whether you intend to ride FNB W2W or not. The idea is to gain confidence on the trails in an inclusive environment where everyone can safely push their limits and learn from Jo as well as fellow riders.

For each session you are required to bring your bike, usual MTB gear (including a helmet most importantly) and #SeriousGEES. Then meet at the designated trail head by 07h30, pay the trail permit fee and be ready to pedal out on a two hour ride by 8am. Upon returning to the trail head riders will be treated to a complimentary glass of bubbles from Wildekrans Wine Estate.

What You Can Expect to Learn

Mountain biking is about more than just fitness. You need grit, determination and sometimes the bush mechanic skills of MacGyver to get you home. With Jo’s help you’ll learn and, knowing Jo, laugh your way through being nervous around CO2 canisters, to plugging punctures for the men in your riding group in no time. Plus she’ll be providing pointers on bike setup, on-bike position and of course some skills tips too.

Book Your Place

Email registration@wines2whales.com to join one of the group rides. And if you have already entered one of the 2019 races be sure to include your Ciovita jersey size as you’ll be receiving a FNB Wines2Whales cycling top at the first ride you attend.