Riding Distance: 24km
Traveling Time: 30 Minutes from Oak Valley
Location: 7Park Street, Bot River
GPS: 34°13'54.9"S 19°11'48.8"E | Google Maps
First Riders Expected
Chardonnay (28 Oct): 07:00
Pinotage (31 Oct): 08:00
Shiraz (4 Nov): 07:45
Tying in with FNB Wine2Whales’ Crèche Initiative the spectator point at Botrivier Primary School provides fans and riders alike with the opportunity to see first-hand the needs of the communities and the fruits of the charitable labours. The race supports five crèches in Bot River, including Khulani Daycare Centre, Lucky Point Crèche, Angels United Crèche, ABC/123 Crèche and the Kammaland Crèche, along with the Thandi Community Crèche in Elgin. If your visit to Botrivier Primary School inspires you to help more, you can find out exactly what you can do by emailing
Riding Distance: 58km
Traveling Time: 35 Minutes from Botrivier Primary School
Location: R320, Hemel en Aarde Valley, Hermanus
GPS: 34°22'49.0"S 19°14'14.9"E | Google Maps
First Riders Expected
Chardonnay (Oct 28): 08:35
Pinotage (Oct 31): 09:35
Shiraz (Nov 4): 09:05
The last chance to see your favourites before they roll across the finish line at the Marine Hotel, in Hermanus, is the Plaaskombuis. Situated in the Hemel en Aarde Valley it is one of the mainstays of the FNB Wines2Whales experience for the riders – and now for the fans too. If you arrive early to spot the leaders grab a coffee and if you’re waiting for a slower team they’ll be time for a light snack even. So make the most of their famous farm-style menu.
Riding Distance: 72km
Traveling Time: 20 Minutes from the Plaaskombuis
Location: Marine Drive, Hermanus
GPS: 34°25'05.0"S 19°14'41.1"E | Google Maps
Winners Expected
Chardonnay (Oct 28): 08:50
Pinotage (Oct 31): 09:50
Shiraz (Nov 4): 09:30
If you are following a leading team you will have to leave the Plaaskombuis as soon as they pass through the final water point in order to beat them to the finish line on the cliff-tops of Hermanus. For other supporters the drive into Hermanus can be a more leisurely one, so soak up the town’s relaxed atmosphere before strolling down to the Marine Hotel to welcome home your heroes.
