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Overberg, South Africa
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31 Oct – 9 Nov, 2025
FNB
Wines2Whales
Overberg, South Africa
Duration
3 Days —
Distance
200KM —
Climbing
4500M —
The race with GEES!
Three days of mountain biking from the coast to the wines
The FNB Wines2Whales is more about the journey than the destination, but no matter your inclinations or ambitions, you’re guaranteed a fun-filled, action-packed three days of riding alongside many like-minded people at the 2025 FNB Wines2Whales SWITCHBACK!
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Overberg region
The Overberg region boasts some of the most breathtaking riding the Western Cape has to offer.
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Find Your Ride. Choose Your W2W Adventure.
Whether you're chasing the race, the vibe, or the views—Wines2Whales offers three unique events tailored to your riding style. Explore the Chardonnay, Pinotage, and Shiraz stages to find your perfect mix of trails, thrills, and camaraderie.
Wines2Whales news
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November 10, 2024
Total Domination by Toyota Specialized at the FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz
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November 9, 2024
Miller Survives a Crash to Win Stage 2 Alongside Beers at the Shiraz
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November 8, 2024
Toyota Specialized Engage Power Mode on Stage 1 of the Shiraz
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2025 Switchback: The Best Yet!
Get ready for the most thrilling Switchback to date! While the route will feel familiar, we’ve flipped the script with fresh perspective that will create a very different riding experience going from the coast to the wines.
Stage 1
Benguela Cove to Oak Valley Estate
We start at the iconic Benguela Cove for the first time, with an easy beginning on gravel roads offering stunning ocean views before hitting the first singletrack. The historic Katpass is the main challenge of the day, but from there, it's an action-packed run all the way to the finish at Oak Valley Wine Estate.
Stage 2
Oak Valley Estate
It’s a classic Playday on filled with all your favourite sections, Vissie's Magic, Sounds of Silence, Snake Snatcher and Harrier Hawk on Oak Valley combined with the exclusive Paul Cluver trails like Rietvlei Magic, Pofadder and Bergadder to name a few. Exciting new additions: An exciting development at the Paul Clüver Amphitheatre and the Hoola Hoop Playpark near the finish! Expect fast and fun with just the right mix of technical challenge.
Stage 3
Oak Valley Estate to Lourensford Estate
The final stage starts at Oak Valley and finishes at Lourensford Wine Estate. It includes a compulsory portage down the historic Wagon Trail (easier than going up!), weaving through Idiom, Wedderwil, and Vergelegen. We’ve switched up the last big climb at Lourensford—it won’t be part of the route this year. Instead, we’ll take you on the stunning Canal Trail for the perfect finish to the Race with GEES.
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