Grape Escape Route

For the first time, the event will offer a three-day option for professional riders and a two-day option for the more casual rider. This year, the event will also focus exclusively on individual riders and no teams will be entered.
Nashua Grape Escape 2013 will offer a brand new route, camping facilities, increased prize money and a host of other improvements that should give riders an unforgettable experience

The brand-new route designed by experienced MTB trail enthusiast and guru Meurant Botha, and starts at the Riebeek Kasteel Primary School in Riebeeck Kasteel on Thursday 28 February 2013. Riders will follow a 75km route on Day 1 and finish at the DJ de Villiers Stadium in Wellington, where the official Race Village will also be located for the duration of the event.

There is a camping package for riders who would like to stay in the midst of all the action, which includes a tent and mattress, warm showers and toilets, laundry service and shuttles between the respective start and finish areas. Breakfast will be available and we’ll have a 24 hour on-call medical service, security and camp site manager on-site

Day 2 starts and finishes at the DJ de Villiers Stadium and takes riders on a short, although very challenging, 60km route.

On Day 3, riders will tackle a 70km trail to the finish line at Boschendal Wine Estate.
This year, we are offering increased prize money of R25 000 for the winning rider, R12 000 for second place and R6 000 for third place. In addition, a R3 000 daily winner’s prize will go to the rider clocking the fastest time on each stage.

For more, go to www.grapeescape.co.za.