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Prepare for a Great Year of MTB with the Epic Series in 2025

By Epic Series 01/28/2025, 12:00am HST

You could race the world in 2025. Find out how here...

From the Absa Cape Epic, in March, to FNB Wines2Whales, in November, the 2025 Epic Series will thrill with spectacular singletracks, challenge with arduous ascents, celebrate the camaraderie of the race villages, and welcome teams home like the champions they are on the final finish lines. It will take mountain bikers from South Africa’s Western Cape and iconic vistas of Table Mountain into the high passes of the Pyrenees. The opportunities for exploration abound, from the ancient limestone trails of Croatia’s Kvarner islands to the alpine lakes of Switzerland’s largest canton, Graubünden. All these experiences, and more, await for those who choose to Race the World in 2025…

Biance Bekker: In the Words of an Epic Legend

By Epic Series 01/06/2025, 12:30am HST

Discover the joy of racing the world through the words of Epic Legend Biance Bekker...

In 2024 Biance Bekker was one of just four people to complete every Epic Series race. The South African was joined on stage by her stage race partner, Daniel Tenner, and the Buff Megamo Epic Legends Hans Becking and Wout Alleman at FNB Wines2Whales to be honoured for that remarkable achievement. Having ridden the Absa Cape Epic, 4Islands Epic Croatia, Andorra Epic Pyrenees, SPAR Swiss Epic, and all three FNB Wines2Whales races Bekker is in a unique position to speak to the challenges and highlights of each event.

Total Domination by Toyota Specialized at the FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz

By Wines2Whales 11/10/2024, 2:45am HST

The all-conquering Toyota Specialized team completed their clean sweep of FNB Wines2Whales stage victories on the final day of the 2024 Shiraz race - from Oak Valley to Benguela Cove - on Sunday, 10 November. Matt Beers and Alex Miller’s margin of victory was 7 minutes and 42 seconds.

Miller Survives a Crash to Win Stage 2 Alongside Beers at the Shiraz

By Wines2Whales 11/09/2024, 3:00am HST

Stage 2 of the FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz produced another dramatic day of racing. Toyota Specialized went on an early attack, but a crash with 15 kilometres to go could so easily have ended Alex Miller’s race.

Toyota Specialized Engage Power Mode on Stage 1 of the Shiraz

By Wines2Whales 11/08/2024, 2:45am HST

Matt Beers and Alex Miller powered into an early lead and never let off the throttle on Stage 1 of the FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz.

Beers On Ice for The Last Dance of the 2024 Season at FNB W2W

By Wines2Whales 11/07/2024, 2:45am HST

The final race of the South African mountain bike racing season is upon us, but before the elite riders can put their feet up and reflect on 2024 they have one final chance to win big at the FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz race.

Malacarne Tows Dennda to FNB Wines2Whales Pinotage Victory

By Wines2Whales 11/06/2024, 4:30am HST

Santina Malacarne came up with an old-fashioned solution to the most modern of cycling problems and towed Lukas Dennda up the climbs, which enabled the Swiss pairing to maintain top spot on the Mixed Category podium, despite finishing Stage 3 in third.

The Unexpected Leaders of the FNB Wines2Whales Pinotage

By Wines2Whales 11/05/2024, 5:45am HST

Meet the unexpected heroines of the FNB Wines2Whales Pinotage, the women's race leaders Heather Collen and Kerry Ould and discover their E-Bike adventure.

Dirty Delight on Day 1 of the FNB Wines2Whales Pinotage

By Wines2Whales 11/04/2024, 5:30am HST

Wet, windy, and cold weather made for difficult conditions on the opening day of FNB Wines2Whales’ Pinotage event. While some E-Bikers made short work of the course, many analogue bikers were out in the rain for longer than they had anticipated the stage to take.

Pure Perfection for Lill and Jacobs at the FNB Wines2Whales Chardonnay

By Wines2Whales 11/03/2024, 3:00am HST

SeattleCoffeeCo eFORT ALMAR completed their FNB Wines2Whales Chardonnay dominance with a third stage victory on the final day of the 2024 race.

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Extend Your Swiss Epic Stay in Graubünden

By Epic Series 06/24/2020, 9:30am HST

Teams taking part in the Swiss Epic can extend their stay in Graubünden by adding additional nights’ accommodation through the race’s entry platform

A man holding a Swiss flag while two bikers head past him [Swiss Epic]

Swiss Precision: What Makes the Swiss Epic Special

By Epic Series 06/24/2020, 9:30am HST

In the crowed global mountain biking calendar, events need to be truly world-class to stand out from the peloton.

SeriousGEES Sunday with Courteney Webb

By FNB Wines2Whales 06/21/2020, 6:30pm HST

Over the past few months, indoor training and the ecosystems around them have quickly evolved from a simple supplement to your riding to a separate discipline altogether, with dedicated events and races taking place world-wide.

Bikers modelng the SCOTT merch [Swiss Epic]

SCOTT Partners Up with Swiss Epic

By Epic Series 06/18/2020, 9:45am HST

Having supported the Swiss Epic since its foundation, SCOTT now becomes official sponsor of the Swiss Epic.

SeriousGEES Sunday with Candice Lill

By FNB Wines2Whales 06/07/2020, 6:30pm HST

As we emerge from lockdown to the dreaded dark winter mornings, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to sit down with some of SA’s best MTB riders, and see how they keep the #SeriousGees alive & what they focus on, to ensure they are stronger when the warmer weather returns.

Overhead shot of Graubünden [Swiss Epic]

Must-Do Post-Race Adventures in Davos

By Epic Series 05/26/2020, 10:00am HST

Extend your stay in Graubünden after the 2020 Swiss Epic and experience the best of Davos’ off-the-bike adventures.

Bianca and Cally on the charge during the bike leg of their at home 70.3 [FNB Wines2Whales]

Lockdown Legends: Silly Season – A Backyard 70.3

By FNB Wines2Whales 04/30/2020, 6:30pm HST

The Covid-19 lockdown has inspired some extreme exercise measures from cyclists, runners and triathletes

A biker jumping down some steps [FNB Wines2Whales]

Lockdown Legends: 24 Hours of the Beukes’ Garden

By FNB Wines2Whales 04/24/2020, 6:30pm HST

The Covid-19 lockdown has inspired some extreme exercise measures from cyclists, runners and triathletes. In a series of Home Challenge stories, we look at a few FNB Wines2Whales legends’ backyard adventures; starting with Matthys Beukes.

Two bikers heading through the Alps [Swiss Epic]

Swiss Sensations and Epic Legends – The Reasons for Riding the Swiss Epic

By Epic Series 03/24/2020, 10:00am HST

Everyone has their own motivation for undertaking the challenge for the Swiss Epic. There are however some common themes, which provide the riders’ rationale.

The Ultimate Alpine Challenge Awaits in Graubünden

By Epic Series 03/03/2020, 5:30am HST

The 2020 Swiss Epic will take in 333 breath-taking alpine kilometres of mountain bike racing and the very best of Swiss hospitality in Graubünden; as it traverses the Alps, from Laax to Arosa and on to Davos

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