{"id":47234,"date":"2023-10-17T15:05:31","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T13:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/hermanustimes\/fnb-wines2whales-next-week-in-the-overberg-20231017\/"},"modified":"2025-03-20T05:30:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T03:30:28","slug":"fnb-wines2whales-next-week-in-the-overberg-20231017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/hermanustimes\/fnb-wines2whales-next-week-in-the-overberg-20231017\/","title":{"rendered":"FNB Wines2Whales next week in the Overberg"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Organisers of the FNB Wines2Whales have given riders the assurance that the event will take place from 20-29 October despite the flooding and wind damage caused by recent storms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Chardonnay, Pinotage and Shiraz Switchback races are going ahead as scheduled. Our route and logistics teams are currently assessing the damage to the trails and will be working hard to ensure that the event delivers a riding experience worthy of our #SeriousGees tagline,\u201d Hendrico Burger, Race Director of FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/hermanustimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/88cfa2541c3443658fa7f57c88558f7e.jpg\" alt=\"The FNB Wines2Whales Switchback does the racing fr\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"embed image\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe would however also like to take this opportunity to point out that landowners and communities, particularly in the Botrivier region, have suffered significant losses during the floods. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time and we know that they will be able to count upon the solidarity of the FNB W2W community in the coming months. Be it by the purchase of a bottle or two of wine, or via direct donations to community projects.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Burger there is a change in the route that will give the riders an experience they will never forget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stage 1 has mellowed somewhat, with three of the 2021 route climbs being changed to offer more scenic and easier climbs. The Hemel-en Aarde Gorge climb, the Van der Stel Pass link, and the Paul Cluver trail climb give way to the engaging La Vierge steps, a new enjoyable contour path linking to Kat Pass and the memorable Rondomtalie switchback which adds interest and a whole lot of fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBased on rider feedback, we have replaced the three significant climbs on Stage 3; Grabouw Country Club to Gantouw Pass, Journey\u2019s End to Vergelegen, and the Lourensford killer climb towards the finish. 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