Refund Policy:
Refunds processed up to 1 May 2022 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.
I undertake to participate entirely at my own risk. I agree that I shall have no claims whatsoever against the organizing body, any individuals, organiser or official, marshal, assistant, helper or agent, the sponsors, any local authority or land owners, in respect of any loss or damage whatsoever I may suffer arising from any injury to my person or loss or damage to property as a result of, or arising out of, whether directly or indirectly, my participation in this event, including my arrival and departure there from and attendance of any ceremony and function thereof, however such loss or damage may arise and regardless of whether or not same shall have been caused directly or indirectly by negligence, of one or more or all of the aforementioned parties. In the event of my approval of this form as a guardian of a minor, I hereby consent to such minor being bound by the foregoing and further I indemnify the aforementioned parties to the extent, if any, to which such minor is not capable of waiving his rights as stipulated within. I agree to participate subject to rules including any drug tests and penalties provided for therein. By entering, I agree to email and SMS communications from EntryNinja and possibly LiveTime depending on the timing provider, regarding event details. I have read the above indemnity and the rules understand them and shall abide by them.
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 organisers 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 organisers 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.
We accept solo riders in the The Tour and The Descent. Teams of 2 only in the 2 Day event.
Use our easy payment plan to help with monthly payments! You can tailor each month's amount to suit your pocket. Once you have completed your entry, you need to pay a first months installation of R1060 per rider by the end of December. You can then choose how much you would like to pay per month and add your credit card details. You need to be fully paid up by the end of April.
Payment over six months will work out to around R1100 per month per rider.
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: Windmill Farm also known as the Border post. It includes dinner at race briefing and breakfast at the start. Please select a place to stay nearby from the accommodation list. Registration on Thursday 23 June 2022.
THE TOUR: The Tour Registration will take place at Emseni Camp on Monday 13 June 2022. Tents and dinner included for the Monday night.
You may enter the event of your choice.
The Descent is our flagship event, with prize money allocated to the winners in the Race up Spionkop. The Tour (formerly known as the Great Midweek) is more of an Adventure and has a shorter day 1 route. The field is much smaller, which in general leads to a much more relaxed vibe. It also starts & ends at one race village, Em'Seni camp, Winterton.
Descent: https://computicket-boxoffice.com/grindrod-bank-berg-and-bush/grindrod-bank-berg-bush-shuttle-service#
• Car shuttles from Windmill Race Village to Emseni Race Village on Friday 25 June 2021.
• Riders utilising this service must collect their car tag at Registration on Thursday 24 June.
• Cars must be parked in the allocated shuttle service area on Thursday night (riders staying at Windmill Farm) or Friday morning (Riders stay out on Thursday night)
• Car and keys will be available for collection at Emseni from Lunchtime on Friday
• If you intend riding like the Wind on Day 1, pack a small bag with clean clothes and cash for the bar so you don’t lounge around in your smelly kit.
• The togbag truck will arrive at Emseni Racevillage before your car.
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 all 3 Events.
Race briefing starts at 19h00 unless communicated otherwise.
There will be a car shuttle from the start at The Border Post, to the finish at Emseni. This is a Winterton and Bergville church fundraiser. You have to book this in advance here: https://events.computicket.com/events/3462
There will be no e-bike racing categories or prizes at the event.
Due to the remote nature of our refreshment stations, Berg & Bush is a one battery event and no extra battery will be allowed.
For the Descent and 2 Day, any rider wishing to ride an e-bike must partner with someone riding a normal mountain bike.
E-bikes will be batched from D batch or lower each day.
Teams of e-bikers and solo e-bike riders are welcome to ride the Tour.
For the Descent & The Tour you do as we have introduced GPS mapping in 2016. The 2 Day is a great event to try and use it but its not compulsory as we have marked it.
It’s always a good idea to have your medical aid card with you. Although signal is not always available, it is wise to take your phone with you.
Theft is not really a problem, but if it makes you feel more relaxed, then you are welcome to do so.
There is a list of B&Bs available for the night before the Descent start, please click on our accommodation page for options in the Northern Berg / Harrismith / Bergville. You can also book a pre - event tent at the start for R700 when you fill out the entry form! This includes a canvas tent, 2 mattresses, bike park, parking, 24 hour tea & coffee station and ablutions. Dinner & Breakfast is included for all riders.
For the 2 Day and the Great Midweek, Yes. For the Descent you need to find accommodation the night before near Windmill farm/Registration/The Start.
The GPS files are released just before the event as we are tweaking routes and want them to be perfect! They are sent via newsletter to those entered.
Yes, but they must be pre-booked. These are available to purchase on your entry form.
Use our easy payment plan to help with monthly payments! You can tailor each month's amount to suit your pocket. Once you have completed your entry, you need to pay a first months installation of R1060 per rider. You can then choose how much you would like to pay per month and add your credit card details. You need to be fully paid up by the end of January 2021.
Payment over six months will work out to around R1100 per month per rider.
No refunds will be given for payment plans, but you are absolutely welcome to substitute with another rider in your place.
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 organisers 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 organisers 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.
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