Wines2Whales Pinotage (28/10-6/11/22)

Do you want to discover South Africa in an alternative way then this is your chance! Join the Wines2Whales race on mountain bike (also e-mountain bike is allowed). Stay before and after in our luxury house on Bloubergstrand near Cape Town and discover the Western Cape with all its beauties.

The Wines2Whales is more about the journey than the destination. Whatever your inclinations or ambitions, you are guaranteed three fun, action-packed days with like-minded people in a fantastic event!

The Pinotage edition of Wine2Whales is the edition with the highest number of participants and is perfect for international tourists and local riders alike.
The Pinotage is from October 31 to November 2, 2022.
Indeed, it gives participants the chance to enjoy a mid-week race with the pleasure of free days before and a weekend after the race. This is also the version where it is fine to ride an e-mountain bike. We can send information about this separately.

The FNB Wines2Whales was born out of a desire to create a world-class three-day stage race in the Western Cape of South Africa. Since its 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.
Participants come from all over the world.

The biggest asset is undoubtedly the beautiful route that has been put together to perfection over the course of 11 years. In the 2021 edition, the traditional route will undergo a massive change, taking riders from the whales at Hermanus to the wines of Lourensford.

The 2022 edition will offer a mountain biking experience unlike any other in South Africa. It includes a mix of terrain including lots of private agricultural roads, majestic mountain single tracks and goes over historic wagon trails.

The spirit of Wines2Whales are the so-called "Gees"; a truly South African expression that is only understood once you have experienced it!

This trip is completely complete and customized for you as a participant and visitor to the Western Cape. The accommodation during the event are in luxury camping tents that are fully equipped.

Below is the program and itinerary:

Friday, October 28
Outward flight, direct flight with KLM from Amsterdam to Cape Town (departure 10:15 / arrival 22:30)
Arrival at home Bloubergstrand.
Saturday, October 29
Exploration of the area, visit to Cape Town by bicycle.
Sunday, October 30
Visit to finish line of the Wines2Whales Chardonnay edition, exploration on mountain bike environment and testing of equipment and rider
Monday 31 october
Stage 1 (66 km & 1600 altimeters) from Curro, Hermanus to Oak Valley Estate
Including Rotary View Drive, Onrus Gorge, Karwyders Contour, Wildekrans, Pines and Berms, Oak Valley trails.
Tuesday, November 1
Stage 2 (63 km & 1500 altimeters) from Oak Valley Estate to Oak Valley Estate.
Including Vissie's Magic, JK's Edge, Sounds of Silence, Cow's Trail, Indensity, Rietvlei Roller, Witklippies, Rietvlei Magic, Lebanon and all the Snake Trails.
Wednesday, November 2
Stage 3 (62 km & 1350 altimeters) from Oak Valley Estate to Lourensford Wine Estate
Including Willie's Trail, Gantouw Pass, Idiom Single, Peri Bridge to Vergelegen and the Lourensford Ultimate.
Thursday, November 3
Recovery day, recovering from all the beauty that the mountain bike tours have shown.
Today we visit the Cape Town area and stay for dinner at the beach in Bloubergstrand.
Friday 4 november
Coastal ride. We will take our bikes and explore the coast around the Western Cape. Among other things, we will ride the legendary Chapman's Peak.
Saturday, November 4.
After we get our gear ready in the morning, this day is free to fill. We have 2 choices; visit a vineyard or a day in Cape Town. We have a night flight so we have a complete day!
Sunday, November 6
Return flight, direct flight with KLM from Cape Town to Amsterdam (departure 00:20 / arrival 10:50)