FNB Wines2Whales 2022 – Return to Origins
The FNB Wines2Whales, the Race with Gees, returns to its origins to take teams from the Lourensford Wine Estate to the whales of Hermanus.
In 2021, the FNB Wines2Whales turned things on their head by switching back on itself and taking teams from the coast to the vineyards during the inaugural FNB Wines2Whales Switchback. For 2022, the race returns to its origins as the traditional route is back on the cards and teams can secure their entries on 14 February at 09:00 GMT+2.
From 28 October to 6 November 2022, teams will tackle the traditional FNB Wines2Whales format from Lourensford Wine Estate to Oak Valley Estate, and then on to the whales of Hermanus. It’s not a total return to the original, though, with slightly different (read: even better!) routes from when it was last raced in 2019.
What’s in store, route-wise? Lots and lots of #SeriousGEES-inducing wonder, thanks to race founder Johan Kriegler (affectionately known as JK) and his Cape Trails team of trail-building magicians, who have a passion for creating tracks that induce ear-to-ear grins. Teams who enter the 2022 FNB Wines2Whales can expect many of the sublime trails that they’ve come to know and love, but are guaranteed many new twists, turns and bridges.
And yes, you will be trekking up the centuries-old wagon tracks of the Gantouw Pass once again!
On 14 February, at 09:00 GMT+2, entries to the 2022 FNB Wines2Whales will open. Teams who act swiftly will secure themselves a spot on the start line and they’ll also receive:
- A Ciovita FNB W2W rider jersey
- A Ciovita FNB W2W rider garment
- Seven meals from Woolworths
- Fully stocked water points overflowing with Woolworths food and USN products
- Free wifi in the race village
If that’s not enough to convince you, here’s what the 2021 riders had to say:
“The package is complete – the food was great, the route variety was awesome, and the “gees” that goes with the event is like immersing yourself in happiness”
“What an awesome adventure, and it was my first ever stage race. The W2W team helped from start to end and I was never in doubt where to, when to, why to, and what to. The trails were beyond my expectations, the goodie bag was a total blessing, the food top notch. And the Gees was a blast !”
FNB Wines2Whales Package Options
In 2022 there are several entry packages available for teams wishing to enter and they range from “Ride Only” to living in the utmost luxury in the “Single Luxury Tents”. Here’s a look at the options:
Ride Only: Teams stay offsite and meals are not included in the entry fee. All accommodation and transport is to be self-arranged.
Meals Only: Teams stay offsite and meals are included in the entry fee. All accommodation and transport is to be self-arranged.
Standard Tent: Each rider in the team is allocated their own single tent. Meals and all.
Double Luxury Tents: Each team is allocated a larger canvas tent that is shared. The tent is complete with interiors, carpeted flooring, beds and linen, and camping chairs for kicking back and relaxing after each stage.
Single Luxury Tents: Each rider in the team has their own individual luxury canvas tent. The tent is complete with interiors, carpeted flooring, beds and linen, and a camping chair for kicking back and relaxing after each stage.
Entry fees have been frozen and teams who secure an entry before 31 March will be able to race the 2022 at 2021 prices!
To secure your entry into the 2022 FNB Wines2Whales, be sure to visit wines2whales.com on 14 February at 09:00 GMT+2!
Follow the FNB Wines2Whales on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest news and updates (and a gentle reminder to enter on Monday 14 February!)
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