HELLO!

The 14th edition of the FNB Wines2Whales will kick off on the 20th of October, we are thrilled to celebrate this milestone of gees with all of you! May the next 3 days be fun and exhilarating – remember to look around and take in the beauty the Western Cape has to offer out on the trails.
 
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WELCOME

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 2023 FNB Wines2Whales Switchback!

  

Until the 2023 FNB Wines2Whales

Race Pack Collection

Lourensford Wine Estate

Chardonnay
Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 | 13h00 – 19h00

Pinotage
Sunday, 22 Oct 2023 | 10h00 – 16h00

Shiraz
Thursday, 26 Oct 2023 | 13h00 – 19h00

  1. Make sure you have your rider number with you. You will receive this in October before registration. Remember to bring along your ID/ Drivers license/Passport.
  2. If you are wanting to make a last-minute substitution, the substitutions desk will assist and process this for you. Make sure you do this before collecting your race pack. Substitutions will cost R750 per rider change at registration.
  3. Make your way across to the race pack collection station with your rider number and sign the indemnity alongside your name to receive your race pack and goodie bag.

Please ensure you have received the following items:

  • 1 x Number Board
  • 1 x Bag Tag
  • 1 x Tent Tag
  • 1 x Wristband Accreditation
  • 3 x Route Profile Stickers
  • 1 x USN Drawstring Bag
  • 1 x Ciovita Cycling Jersey
  • 1 x Ciovita Duffel Bag
  • 1 x Toyota Cycling Socks
  • 1 x USN Water Bottle
  • 2 x Squirt Samples

If any of these items are missing you can collect them from the race office, this is also where you can exchange your cycling jersey. Jersey exchanges will only take place at the race office in Oak Valley and are subject to availability.

Start Times – Provisional Seeding

SEE MY START TIME

Your team’s category is determined by the younger member of the team. Age is calculated as per 31 December the year the race takes place.

This special category is reserved for those living on the larger side of life. Teams that consist of riders both over 90 kilograms can register as Whales and qualify for recognition that often comes in the form kegs from Devils Peak and wine from the award-winning farms along our route.

RULES

It is important that every Epic Series rider fully understands the rules. We encourage all riders to carefully read through these before starting their training, refer back to them during training and have a last read through before rolling up to the start line.

RACE ETIQUETTE

• Keep left, pass right. Give way to faster riders
• Be respectful of your fellow competitors
• Follow the marshals’ instructions
• DO NOT LITTER

DOWNLOAD THE RULES

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