FAQ

Refund Policy:

Refunds processed up to 30 April 2026 will be refunded at 90% of entry fee.

However you can also sell your entry to another rider and do an online substitution.

The same refund policy applies to the cost of a tent, if it cannot be sold to another rider.

No refunds will be made on partial payments. You need to be fully paid up to qualify for refund policy above.

 Cancellation due to Force Majeure and Severe Weather If Berg and Bush is forced to cancel a stage (or stages) due to severe weather conditions or fires that puts riders’ safety at risk, the riders will not have any claim against the organizers or any of their sponsors of whatsoever nature in these circumstances. Berg and Bush reserves the right to change the route for inter alia, safety and security reasons without notice. If Berg and Bush is cancelled in total as a last resort due to events beyond our control (force majeure) – relating to, inter alia, political turmoil, natural disasters, strikes, protest action or any other major disturbance beyond our control, riders will have no claim whatsoever including but not limited to a refund against the organizers or any of their sponsors. This will include entry fees and or flights and other expenses. Berg and Bush will do everything in our power to reroute and to run the event in a safe and secure manner should any event of force majeure arise.

YES ABSOLUTELY!

Please note, only hybrid teams for e-bikes (No solo e-bikes)

Use our easy payment plan to help with monthly payments! Deposit of 25% is needed. You need to be fully paid up by the end of March.

No refunds will be given for payment plans or part payments, but you are absolutely welcome to substitute with another rider in your place.

DESCENT: Emseni Camp. Registration on Thursday 4 June 2026. Shuttles available from Emseni to the Start on Friday morning

Descent:

Option of a bus shuttle from Emseni to Start on Friday Morning (Includes bike transport to the start)

OR
• Car shuttles from Windmill Farm (Start) to Emseni Race Village on Friday 6 June 2025.
• Riders utilising this service must collect their car tag at Registration on Thursday 5 June 2025.
• Cars must be parked in the allocated shuttle service area on Friday morning 
• Car and keys will be available for collection at Em'seni from Lunchtime on Friday

According to Cycling South Africa our 2 day event classifies as a mini stage race. This means that children turning 15 before 31st December can enter. This creates a great opportunity for you to compete with your son or daughter in the fun Parent/Teenager categories. (Mother teen and Father teen)

Yes, it is included in the entry fee. As well as a hot breakfast at the start for both Events.

Race briefing starts at 19h00 unless communicated otherwise.

Due to the remote nature of our refreshment stations, Berg & Bush is a one battery event and no extra battery will be allowed.

E-bikes will start in D batch on Day 1 - batching will be results based after this.

There will be no e-bike racing categories 

A batch is for you if…
Your socks, rider jersey, and bib shorts all match, and your mountain bike shoes cost more than your first car.

B batch is for you if…
You’re actually quite fit, but too shy to start in A batch because your kit isn’t colour coordinated.

C batch is for you if…
You were once a fairly competitive athlete, can roll through rock gardens, swerve up switchbacks, and dominate descents, but these days prefer socialising to sweating on a cycle.

D batch is for you if…
You love riding in baggies, pack more into your hydration pack than you do for an overseas holiday, and spend more time pouring pints than poring over your Strava stats.

E batch is for you if…
You’ve put in the training hours and have no fear of what lies ahead, but you’re here for a good time not a fast time.

F batch is for you if…
You entered so long ago that you forgot you were riding Berg & Bush and only remembered a few weeks ago so you’ve done just enough panic training to enjoy the ride at a relaxed pace.

G batch is for you if…
You’re a seasoned rider but this is your first stage race and you don’t want the pressure of getting swept up in an overzealous start alongside riders who should know better.

H batch is for you if…
You don’t like rushing breakfast and want to enjoy numerous coffees before casually swanning over to the latest but not last start batch and riding for 2 or 3 days without breaking into a sweat.

I batch is for you if…
You’re a complete Berg & Bush or stage race novice, or if you’ve taken a friend’s entry having last been on a bike in 2018 (this happens), or you fell in the river last night (this happens too)