FNB Wines2Whales – Shiraz takes place on Nov 13 – 15, 2026 in Benguela Cove, South Africa. The main route is 187 km.
- Date
- Nov 13 – 15, 2026
- Start
- Benguela Cove 🇿🇦
- Distance
- 187 km
- Level
- Open to all
Three-day mountain-bike stage race from Benguela Cove through the Overberg, 187 km with 3,750 m of climbing on singletrack through vineyards, forests and valleys. Shiraz is the third of the three 2026 editions.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
5:50–7:00
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at FNB Wines2Whales – Shiraz is 8 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build2 weeks · Sep 19, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is FNB Wines2Whales – Shiraz?
FNB Wines2Whales – Shiraz takes place on Nov 13 – 15, 2026 in Benguela Cove, South Africa.
How long is FNB Wines2Whales – Shiraz?
The main route is 187 km.
Who is FNB Wines2Whales – Shiraz for?
FNB Wines2Whales – Shiraz is open to all participants.
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