*Subject to change
Start: Lourensford
Finish: Oak Valley
05:00 – 08:30
Breakfast
05:00 – 08:00
Drop off Rider Bag at the DHL trucks at Lourensford
06:30
Start chutes open
07:00 – 08:40
Race starts in seeded groups A-K (starting in 10 min intervals)
12:00 – 15:00
Lunch
18:00 – 20:30
Dinner
Start: Oak Valley
Finish: Oak Valley
05:00 – 08:30
Breakfast
06:30
Start chutes open
07:00 – 8:40
Race starts in seeded groups A-K (starting in 10 min intervals)
12:00 – 15:00
Lunch
18:00 – 20:30
Dinner
Start: Oak Valley
Finish: Hermanus
05:00 – 09:30
Breakfast
06:30
Start chutes open
07:00 – 08:40
Race starts in seeded groups A-K (starting in 10 min intervals)
13:00
Prize Giving
Chardonnay
Thurs, 27 Oct 2022 | 13h00 – 19h00
Pinotage
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 | 08h00 – 15h00
Shiraz
Thurs, 3 Nov 2022 | 13h00 – 19h00
Whether you’re local to the Western Cape , travelling in from the rest of South Africa or flying in from abroad, we want to ensure that you have covered all your bases in preparation for the event. Make sure you have ticked all your boxes by checking out the additional event services we have available and be sure to make use of the special discounts and rates available exclusively for FNB Wines2Whales riders.
We recommend that you bring no (or as few as possible) valuables to the race. We cannot take responsibility for valuables lost during the course of the event.
MySOS is the recommended emergency app, and we recommend all riders download the app for the event.
What to Bring:
Your bike should be in perfect working order at the start of the FNB W2W MTB. It will be subjected to severe riding conditions and we recommend that you replace any old parts that may not survive the distance. Select tyres that are suitable for harsh conditions. The use of tubeless tyres is highly recommended. Check your slime levels and top up slime. Various bike shops will provide repairs and servicing in the race villages. We anticipate a high demand for their services, so draw on them only when absolutely necessary. Replacement parts will be sold at normal retail prices.
We look forward to welcoming you to the immaculate trails of Western Cape. In order to deliver you the safest race experience possible in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be implementing best practice guideline measures at the FNB Wines2Whales.
5 Guiding Principles:
1. Hygiene awareness
2. Screening and education
3. Density reduction
4. Touchpoint minimisation
5. Rider personal responsibility
We believe that every person should play a role in keeping other riders, staff, and crew safe at the races. There are four pillars that should guide personal behavior and we ask all riders and crew to pledge their agreement to the below:
1. Be responsible
2. Observe Rider and Crew Etiquette
3. Respect others
4. Adhere to the Event Covid-19 policies and protocols along with any local/national government regulations relating to the management of Covid-19.