Events Bot Posted December 15, 2017 Posted December 15, 2017 Event Name: FNB Wines2Whales PinotageWhen: 29 October 2018 - 31 October 2018Where: Lourensford (Somerset West), Western CapeCategory: MTBStarting in the Winelands of Somerset West, riders will cross through (and over) 13 wineries, 26 private farms, sixmountains, historic roads and mountain passes, nature conservation areas (including the Kogelberg Biosphere)before finishing within sight of the famous whales of Hermanus! For more information on the FNB Wines2Whales MTB events please e-mailchardonnay@wines2whales.com , pinotage@wines2whales.com or shiraz@wines2whales.com or visitwww.wines2whales.comGo to Event Page
extra300s Posted October 23, 2018 Posted October 23, 2018 Weather predictions not looking great at this moment. Looks like it might be a mud fest or tri-athlons instead if that much rain falls as predicted...
Nick Posted October 28, 2018 Posted October 28, 2018 https://www.facebook.com/Wines2Whales/photos/a.839022949447000/2450699881612624/?type=3&theater DieselnDust 1
LeoKnight Posted October 28, 2018 Posted October 28, 2018 So all the now need for the Siraz race is storm winds, then they basically had all the extreme weather systems covered again this year for the w2w
Pure Savage Posted October 29, 2018 Posted October 29, 2018 So they have evacuated everyone from the race village to a school due to the risk of fires and the high winds. Hectic.
DieselnDust Posted October 30, 2018 Posted October 30, 2018 Race to start at 11am. No one allowed back in rave village till 10am. Hope the bikes are secured.Evacuation was more to due to the smoke I hear. Fire was upwind of the camp Wannabe 1
Slowbee Posted October 30, 2018 Posted October 30, 2018 did any of the overnight rain get to Grabouw? It bucketed in Somerset West (ok at least down this side of somerset west).
Slowbee Posted October 30, 2018 Posted October 30, 2018 so fires should be a bit better - but the riders have not had a good time ... wind, smoke, heat and rain ....and no sleep DieselnDust 1
Wannabe Posted October 30, 2018 Posted October 30, 2018 No news? What was the conditions like?Heard that quite a lot of rain fell in the area.
Meezo Posted October 30, 2018 Posted October 30, 2018 Route shortened and started late, 40kms started at 11am Wannabe 1
Johan A Marais Posted October 30, 2018 Posted October 30, 2018 Also believe today's stage was done purely on an optional basis due to the risky conditions on the trails. Any riders not doing today's event can still ride tomorrow and finish formally. Wannabe 1
LeoKnight Posted October 31, 2018 Posted October 31, 2018 So how was the riding yesterday for those that participated? Must say I thought the weather was a challenge last year with the heat and wind and rain, but this year it just took it to another level it seems. Hope today went much better and that all got to the end safely (including the bikes, as I wonder how many drivechains got eaten up in the mud yesterday)
DieselnDust Posted November 1, 2018 Posted November 1, 2018 XO1 chain went from 0.2% on Monday to 0.6% at post race check yesterday.Only had 1600km on it!
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now