W2W - ACCOMMODATION FOR SUPPORTERS

There will be a camping area available for support teams. The cost is R300 per tent – supporters have to provide their own tents. The fee includes use of all the facilities at the ProNutro Race Village, but support crews have not been catered for and should use the on-site vendors for meals. Bookings to be made via e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it before Friday, 13 November.

Wet weather for the W2W

Although the weather is expected to clear by the weekend, there could be some slightly muddy sections and we would advise that you pack some additional equipment to ease your ride:

• Wet Chain Lube
• Chain Breaker
• Magic Links
• If you have two pairs of cycling shoes, it is highly recommended that you bring both pairs
• Fresh set of cycling clothing daily – clothes won’t dry overnight
• Rain gear
• Warm clothing
• Eye protection – remember your sunglasses!
• Make sure your bike has a mud guard on – this will prevent the mud flicking into your teeth.
• Even though it might be cool, remember to hydrate well throughout the ride and keep your nutrition levels up.

DHL supports the W2W

DHL will be our transport partner for the race and will be providing a fleet of trucks and bakkies to move all branding, equipment, competitors’ luggage and bikes to the relevant points at the start, race village and finish line and will act as sweepers during the stages.

W2W bike park info

Roy van Schoor from Omnipage is tasked to manage the venue operation centre and disaster management during the Wines2Whales. They will once again make use of the state-of-the-art Stratos Satellite Data System, which allows organisers and participants to plot their routes and pinpoint participant positions accurately during the race. This service is also vital for disaster management control during the race

Only tents and mattresses are provided at the ProNutro Race Village at Tri-Active. Competitors should supply their own sleeping gear such as sleeping bags and pillows.

No secure parking is available in Hermanus. Security is however provided at the Lourensford parking facilities.

Bus transfers are available from the finish line in Hermanus back to Lourensford Estate. The first bus leaves at 12h30 and the second and last bus at 16h00. Bookings must be done by Thursday, 12 November, at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

The River Garden Terrace Deli & Eatery will be open to competitors, their friends and family throughout registration for light meals and refreshments.

The registration venue for race registration has been moved to the Auditorium at Lourensford Estate. Registration runs from 16h00 – 18h30, to be followed by the race briefing in the same venue at 18h30. Registration continues between 19h00 – 21h00.

Different colour route markers will designate each day’s route. On Day 1, follow the blue arrows, on Day 2 use the red arrows and on Day 3, follow the green arrows.

To reach De Rust Futura Academy, take the Paul Cluver turn-off at Kromco and cross the railway bridge.

The only official parking area for participants and supporters is located at De Rust Futura Academy. No parking is available at Tri-Active.

TV screens will be available for the weekend’s rugby and cricket matches at the race village.

If you’re not making use of the tented accommodation at the ProNutro race village at Tri-Active, you can still leave your bike in the secure bike park overnight.

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Tranport has been orginised from Hermanus to Louwrensford by die Event Orginisers.  Limited space availible, so book to avoid dissapointment.

There will be 2 busses available:

• Each bus takes 88 pasangers
• Cost – R100 per person
• Make a deposit in the following bank account with your name and surname as ref:

Wines2Whales
ABSA Bank Stellenbosch
Acc: 406 802 1880
Acc Type: Cheque account

Send proof of payment to Spook on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to secure your spot.

The finish has been moved to Swallow Park, the triangle between Park Avenue and Marine Drive

The following water points will be manned along the route.

STAGE ONE:

• Lourensford Cellar – 20km
• Wederville – 36km
• Grabouw Country Club – 56km

STAGE TWO:

• Eikenhof – 20km
• Thandi – 38km
• Korteshoven – 55km
• Thandi – 70km

STAGE THREE:

• Waterkloof – 30km
• Art House – 45km (no members of the public allowed)
• Summeridge – 65km
• Hermanuspietersfontein Cellar – 75km

Participants can get their race off to a nutritious start in the Bokomo Breakfast Zone on Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning.

Race registration will take place at the Lourensford Polo Field in Somerset West on Thursday, 12 November 2009, from 16h00 – 19h30. The Race Briefing starts in the same venue at 19h30.

A survival manual by Olympic cyclist Erica Green has been added

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Due to demand,  the entry date for W2W has been extended to 8 November 2009

Good news to athletes using the tented accommodation supplied! Each team will get two tents! No sharing!

Wines2Whales team has announced how the airport transfers would work, please check Riders Guide

Rider Update 2, download the PDF document

Rider Update 1, download the PDF document

Entries are now open! Click on Entry and Registration