The Liberty TransCape MTB Encounter will have a new finish venue when the seven-stage race ends at the Holden Manz Wine Estate on February 9.
The 591km race, which starts in George next Sunday, will take riders through some of the most scenic mountain-bike trails in the country before ending in Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands.
The Holden Manz estate is situated in the southernmost corner of the Franschhoek Valley and proprietor Gerard Holden said they were delighted to be part of the race.
The Holden Manz Wine Estate in Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands will be the new finish venue for the Liberty TransCape MTB Encounter. The seven-stage, 591km mountain-bike race starts in George on February 3 and will end on February 9. Photo: Supplied
“We enjoy the finer things in life and we believe that through our partnership with TransCape we’ll be able to reach like-minded individuals to share this with us,” he said.
He added that they would be doing everything they could to ensure a memorable after-party for the riders.
“It will be a great day outdoors in the Cape Winelands and we encourage family members and supporters to join us at the estate.
“There will be a food truck to satisfy the appetites, live entertainment and plenty of wine options to choose from.”
As the official TransCape wine sponsors, Holden Manz will have a wide range for riders to sample each day, catering for all tastes.
The wines are produced under the direction of winemaker Thierry Haberer, who has been working in the trade for more than a decade.
“He has a passionate and out-of-the-box approach, combined with a deep respect for preserving the quality of the fruit,” said Holden.
A bonus for the TransCape cyclists is that they will be offered a 10% discount on all Holden Manz wines purchased during the event.
