The W2W or Wines2Whales needs no introduction
But in case you were wondering…
- What is the Wines2Whales? The W2W or Wines2Whales is the race with GEES. It’s 3 glorious Days of Mountain Biking through the Western Cape. It covers a total distance of 200 kms with 4500 vertical meters of climbing.
- When is the Wines2Whales? 1-10 November 2024. But there are three events of 3 days each. They are as follows. The CHARDONNAY from 1-3 November 2024. The PINOTAGE from 4-6 November 2024. And the SHIRAZ from 8-10 November 2024.
- Route for the Wines2Whales? The original route is back! After the 2023 floods and resulting damage. Well don team of trail builders. I’ll be following a few riders this year and can’t wait to see what is in store for the trails. Let’s go!
- Partners of the Wines2Whales? You are in good hands. With title sponsor FNB. And the following 4x official EPIC series technical partners. Northwave (MTB shoe), CIOVITA (cycling apparel), USWE (luggage partners) and WAHOO (global technical partner).
Says Hendrico Burger about the race this year:
Bicycle transport to the Wines2Whales
We can send you bicycle from anywhere in South Africa down to the start of the W2W in Somerset West. Either door to door (if you pack the bike yourself), or to/rom a bicycle shop (if you need help packing or want the ultimate convenience). What about directly to Specialized, William, Henning, R&A, The Hanger, or any other bicycle shop in Somerset West or surrounds? Or straight to your accommodation! Book your ad hoc bicycle transport right here…
Service packages at the Wines2Whales
Jannie from Village cycles in Hermanus (found at the start/finish of the beautiful Hemel & Aarde wine valley) will be at the W2W offering services packages for your bicycle. Or you can find Village cycles in Hermanus at Address: Unit 3a Hemel en Aarde Village Sandbaai, Hermanus, 7200. Ring Village cycles on landline nr 028 316 3418 or mobile Phone: 082 520 9194. Find village cycles in the TECH ZONE at the W2W (not in the 2nd camp!). They have the following 3 Wines2Whales bike service packages, ranging from R1100-R2250 for 2024:
Wines2Whales Full Service Package for R2250
1x Maintenance Pre-event Service; 2x Post Stage Service (Basic Service) after Stages 1 & 2; 1x Post event service (to be confirmed after the event). Even though we do our very best to keep the cost down for you, please take note that our fees exclude all parts and additional labor that is not covered by our basic service package.
Wines2Whales Service Package #1 for R1500
1x Maintenance Pre-event Service 2x Post Stage Service (Basic Service) after Stages 1 & 2. Even though we do our very best to keep the cost down for you, please take note that our fees exclude all parts and additional labor that is not covered by our basic service package.
Wines2Whales Service Package #2 for R1100
2x Post Stage Service (Basic Service) after Stages 1 & 2. Even though we do our very best to keep the cost down for you, please take note that our fees exclude all parts and additional labor that is not covered by our basic service package.
Book on https://villagecycles.co.za/