STAGE 3

Oak Valley Estate – Benguela Cove  63km | 1110m climbing
 

The final day starts with a fast run before the route heads through Paul Clüver and past Lebanon Village towards Houw Hoek. Riders descend the Switchbacks to the first Water Point before tackling the famous drop off Katpas into Botrivier. 

This is one of the quickest descents of the race and rewards riders who stay smooth and controlled. The route continues towards Beaumont’s Jakkals before crossing the river and heading to Water Point 2 at Genevieve MCC. The final challenge begins after the traditional Steel Bridge crossing as riders climb onto the Karwyders Contour and through Gap se Bos. 

The last Water Point at Escape Wines offers one final opportunity to refuel before the run to the coast. A descent down Jannie se Pad opens up breathtaking views across the Botrivier Lagoon The landscape begins to change, the smell of the ocean grows stronger, and the finish line comes into sight. The final kilometres hug the water’s edge before riders roll into Benguela Cove to complete their FNB Wines2Whales journey.