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The Race with GEES

3 Days of Mountain Biking through the Western Cape


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The race with GEES!

The FNB Wines2Whales was born out of the desire to create a world-class 3-day stage race in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Since inception in 2009, the three events, aptly named after the wines of the area, have become a must-do event on the mountain bike calendar with riders from the farthest reaches of the country and the world.

Its biggest drawcard is undoubtedly the route, which has been perfected over the past decade (plus a few!). Like a fine wine, the race has only improved with time. In 2024, the race goes back to its roots, tackling the original route from Lourensford Wine Estate to the coastal town of Hermanus via Oak Valley Estate. The route is packed with sections that both thrill and torment (hello, Gantouw!), with incredible views, new trails, and of course, the old favourites WILL BE BACK!

JOIN THE GEES

JOIN THE GEES

JOIN THE GEES

2024 Rider Jersey

Introducing our Official Wines2Whales rider jersey, as voted by YOU!

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CANVAS TENT AS STANDARD

Out with the old and in with the new! Each rider that chooses the standard tent option will be staying in a bigger and better canvas tent. 

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ORIGINAL ROUTE IS BACK

Our route team is hard at work rebuilding and repairing the old favourites after the 2023 flood damage. And in true W2W style, some new ones will be added. 

 

A celebration of grit, grace, gees and the women who ride

By Kim Voller 08/30/2024, 3:00am HST

Building Back Better: The Elgin Valley Trails Story

By Pieter Silberbauer 08/22/2024, 10:00pm HST

Elgin has long been a playground, training terrain, and race location for mountain bikers, but since late 2022 it has evolved into a more unified trail network too thanks to the work of the Elgin Valley Trails pioneers. 

Letter from Johan Kriegler - Race Founder

By Wines2Whales 08/05/2024, 3:45am HST

Benguela Cove: A Fitting FNB Wines2Whales Finale

By Wines2Whales 06/13/2024, 6:45pm HST

20 kilometres of brand new singletrack will take FNB Wines2Whales teams to an iconic Walker Bay winery – Benguela Cove 

USWE Sports Partner with Epic Series

By Epic Series 11/29/2023, 10:00pm HST

The brand will provide riders with their technical know-how and industry leading products.

SPAR Switzerland is extending its title partnership with the Swiss Epic in Graubünden ahead of schedule until 2028, thereby continuing the Swiss retailer's strong commitment to cycling.

Containing Dreams with Big Box at FNB W2W

By Wines2Whales 11/14/2023, 11:30pm HST

The Oak Valley and Lourensford race villages at FNB Wines2Whales rely on hundreds of square metres of canvas. Key features however are built of steel; made secure, protected from the elements and vitally refrigerated by Big Box Containers. This is the story of how they help dreams flourish… 

 

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