STAGE 3

Distance: 63km
Climbing: 1250m

Max Stage Time: 15:00 at the Finish Line

Start Location
Oak Valley Estate

Finish Location
Lourensford Wine Estate

STAGE 3 START TIMES: CHARDONNAY

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START TIMES07:0007:1507:2007:2507:3007:3507:4007:4507:5007:5508:00

STAGE 3 START TIMES: PINOTAGE

START BATCHE-Bike Open
Men		E-Bike Open
Women/Mixed		ABCDEE-Bike Tour
START TIMES07:0007:0507:2507:3007:3507:4007:4508:05

STAGE 3 START TIMES: SHIRAZ

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START TIMES07:0007:1507:2007:2507:3007:3507:4007:4507:5007:5508:00

63 km | 1 250 m climbing 

The final chapter begins with a calm start, flowing dam trails, and the Trails End crossing. Riders head towards Waterpoint 1 at Elgin Trails before climbing via Rooi Pad and the A to Z singletracks to the gateway of the past, the Gantouw Pass Wagon Trail. This compulsory portage follows the scarred rock path carved by 19th-century ox wagons, steeped in history and blessed with unforgettable views. 

The descent delivers riders to Idiom and Waterpoint 2 before the natural beauty of Vergelegen opens up, with eland often spotted on its slopes. Crossing into Lourensford Wine Estate, Cowboy Town sets the scene for the climb through the cork forest and the adrenaline-charged Schoeman’s descent. The flowing Canal Trail then lines the way to the Fair Cape Floating Bridge, a fitting flourish to three days of unforgettable riding.

Rider Bag Drop-Off

Oak Valley Race Village: Please drop your rider bag at the designated Rider Bag drop off point. We will transport it to Lourensford Wine Estate.

Rider Bag Collection

Lourensford Race Village: Please collect your rider bag at the designated Rider Bag tent.

Directions to Oak Valley, Stage 3 Start

Directions to Lourensford Wine Estate, Stage 3 Finish