According to Kleinhans, the final day's route was once again very creative.
"We rode over some seriously rough terrain today where some sections
actually looked like no one had ever ridden there before.  It was great!
Overall the Wines2Whales race was amazing.  The event organisers have really
done an outstanding job in putting together an exciting new event for
mountain bikers.  Oliver and I will definitely be back next year," says
Kleinhans.  'Team Raubwood' placed second, while 'Team Fairbairn Private
Bank' finished third.  

Penni Rawstorne and Tatum Prince of 'Team Hot Box' were crowned the overall
women's champions when they completed the race in an impressive combined
time of 13hours33minutes45seconds.  According to Prince, they had a
fantastic ride.  "The Wines2Whales race will most certainly be sold out next
year.  It offered one surprise after the other and really is a fantastic
event.  Each day's route was lovely and diverse with the most amazing
scenery.  I'm definitely going to get my husband to take part next year as
well," says Prince.  'Team Crazy Chicks' placed second, while 'Team Grapes &
Guppies' finished third.

'Team GT Jeep Maties' obtained a first place position in the mixed team
category of the Wines2Whales three day mountain bike stage race when they
completed the event in a combined time of 11hours31minutes28seconds.  'Team
Survivors' placed second, while 'Team Oak Valley' finished third.



Over the course of 3 days teams consisting of two cyclists each had to cross
approximately 230 km of the Western Cape's most beautiful and unspoilt
terrain.  The third and final stage started at 07h00 on Sunday, 15 November
2009 at Paul Cluver Wine Farm, Elgin.  Riders had to endure the toughest,
but also most rewarding stage of the race.  Route designer Johan Kriegler
tapped the knowledge of the locals to include some of the best mountain
biking trails in the area, including some single and Jeep tracks linked with
locally hand-built trails for the perfect riding experience.  This 77km
stage included a good deal of 'virgin' trails, including parts of
Groenlandberg, the historic Katberg Pass, the Botriver Valley,
Karwyderskraal and the Hemel en Aarde valley before ending at the Old
Harbour in Hermanus.  

For more information on the Wines2Whales three day stage race, please
contact Stillwater Sport and Entertainment on (021) 883 - 2413 or e-mail
info@stillwatersports.com or visit www.stillwatersports.com