Berg & Bush

Berg & Bush Three-day and two-day MTB stage race, in the Central Drakensberg, halfway between Joburg & Durban.
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Owned and operated by the Green family for almost 20 years, the Standard Bank Berg & Bush is a mountain bike stage race that takes place from Em’seni Race Village on the banks of the Tugela River near Winterton in KwaZulu-Natal. Riders have the option of entering two separate and distinctly unique events - the three-day Berg & Bush Descent or the original 2-Day. The Descent starts at Windmill Farm

on top of Oliviershoek Pass in the Free State, with the route making its way along the Escarpment before dropping into KwaZulu-Natal on some of the most beautiful twisting and turning trails in South Africa. The original 2-Day comprises days two and three of the Descent and features a mix of riding across farms, on singletrack, up switchbacks and through bushveld. The Drakensberg scenery only adds to the thrill of both events. Highlights include fun, free-flowing trails, ideal riding conditions and a race village that invites riders to relax and unwind after a day on the trails.

16 - 18th June - The Descent
24 & 25th June- The 2 Day

A spectacular day on the trails. Day 2 of the Standard Bank Berg & Bush Descent delivered the magic, the delights and th...
06/06/2026

A spectacular day on the trails. Day 2 of the Standard Bank Berg & Bush Descent delivered the magic, the delights and the descending. A mix of farm roads, singletrack, cattle paths and district roads combined to provide an incredible day of riding for our guests.

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Morning scenes from Day 2 of the Standard Bank Berg & Bush. Bike prep, coffee, a few laughs then onto the trails for a g...
06/06/2026

Morning scenes from Day 2 of the Standard Bank Berg & Bush. Bike prep, coffee, a few laughs then onto the trails for a glorious day of trails, sunshine and blue skies.

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Day 1 of the Berg & Bush Descent was a blast! Snow-capped mountains, crisp country air, blue skies and absolute mountain...
05/06/2026

Day 1 of the Berg & Bush Descent was a blast! Snow-capped mountains, crisp country air, blue skies and absolute mountain biking bliss. It was 70km of pure riding pleasure.

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Day 1 of the Descent started with , breakfast and a quick shuttle to our stunning new start at Cathedral Peak Wine Estat...
05/06/2026

Day 1 of the Descent started with , breakfast and a quick shuttle to our stunning new start at Cathedral Peak Wine Estate. No rush. No stress. Just a chill Friday on the bike.

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05/06/2026

Something new for 2026! This year we have introduced two new routes to the top of Spioenkop. Riders can opt for the Boer Route or the British Route ascent on their final day of riding. The Boer Route features 49 switchbacks on a single-track climb, while the British Route is our traditional climb up the paved Spioenkop road. Once on top, riders will be treated to Boer or British snack (and drink) treats!

It's time for the Standard Bank Berg & Bush Descent! Registration is done. Dinner is served. Beers are flowing. And a br...
04/06/2026

It's time for the Standard Bank Berg & Bush Descent! Registration is done. Dinner is served. Beers are flowing. And a brand new Day 1 awaits for all our riders. We can't wait to get on the bike tomorrow.

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01/06/2026
The process at Berg & Bush is straightforward: get out of your (comfortable) tent, have a delicious breakfast, pose for ...
31/05/2026

The process at Berg & Bush is straightforward: get out of your (comfortable) tent, have a delicious breakfast, pose for a few start line photos and then enjoy an incredible day on the trails (with pistops at our well-stocked waterpoints). The 2-Day is over for 2026... next up, the Descent!

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