Brian Fantana Posted September 4, 2014 Posted September 4, 2014 So, a bit more than a month to go before my first Berg & Bush. Other than a quick knee op for my partner, preparation is still going well. Who else is riding? How many have you done? I am riding the Great Trek solo and my wife is riding it with a friend. We have done bucket loads of long distance low intensity riding in preparation for Transbaviaans. We have started some high intensity training this week, and we'll do at least two rides a week on technical terrain with jumps, drops, rock gardens and switchbacks. I cannot wait, really looking forward to all the singletrack on my 150mm travel bike.
shawn Posted September 4, 2014 Posted September 4, 2014 Anyone here done it on a tandem ? Saw a couple last year and want to get their opinion.
Stretch Posted September 4, 2014 Posted September 4, 2014 I am riding the Great Trek solo and my wife is riding it with a friend. We have done bucket loads of long distance low intensity riding in preparation for Transbaviaans. We have started some high intensity training this week, and we'll do at least two rides a week on technical terrain with jumps, drops, rock gardens and switchbacks. I cannot wait, really looking forward to all the singletrack on my 150mm travel bike. I did the first great trek and it was superb...super chilled. I was on a team and my partners knee konked out on day 1...so day 2 and 3 I was on my own. I gave it absolute horns...was probably the best 2 days I have ever had on my bike. I descended spionkop faster than a rabbit on heat
Nooks Posted September 5, 2014 Posted September 5, 2014 Any recommendations of rides in JHB or surrounds that will give a similar experience (from a technical perspective) to Berg & Bush? First Stage Race....
GrantRH Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 Any recommendations of rides in JHB or surrounds that will give a similar experience (from a technical perspective) to Berg & Bush? First Stage Race.... I would say that Thaba trails is pretty comparable in places to the B&B terrain. As an added "bonus", that little cement climb reminds me of the Spionkop climb... only a third of the length. You would need to do 3 loops of Thaba for proper effect. The Eqstra today was also good training for the hill sections. Need to get some distance in over the next 2 weeks. 80+kms... maybe a couple of loops of Modderfontein. Just to get some endurance into the legs.
feetup Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 No one cares about distance,climbing,what's the hardest etc etc.It is far too awe inspiring to worry about **** like that.You will finish wanting more
Nibali Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 I'm doing my first B&B partnered with my dad, also our first stage race. Super keen Can't wait for the Spionkop climb, I'm definitely going to try and go all the way! Can October come already!
taito Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 Some info please,we are buying a entry of someone so its a bit last minute,what is the story with the cars on day one. Do you go from base camp to the start and how far is it. We both enjoy downhills so super amped. Driving from PE so is the Freestate the best route.??
Brian Fantana Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 Some info please,we are buying a entry of someone so its a bit last minute,what is the story with the cars on day one. Do you go from base camp to the start and how far is it. We both enjoy downhills so super amped. Driving from PE so is the Freestate the best route.?? Day 1 starts at a place called "The Border Post" and finish at the race village outside Winterton. There is a shuttle service at R400 per vehicle that takes your car from the start, to the finish of day 1. Days 2 and 3 start and finish at the race village outside Winterton. We are also travelling from PE, but we need to drop the dogs on the farm in the Karoo, so it will be easier for us to drive through the Free State. Driving through the Eastern Cape interior is not too bad. I drove from PE to Underberg on those roads at the end of 2013, and it was fine.
taito Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 thanks I also did for the sani but this race is even further,I think queenstown,wepener way.
nigelhicks Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 some of my footage riding with the wife on last years 2 day ...I have done it 7 times now i think ... giving it a break now ....
igknot Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 My entry for the Descent is for sale Send me a message if you are interested
nigelhicks Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 One of D4 productions edits from 2011 - there is a lot of singletrack but you can also pass in lots of sections .... As i demonstrate at 20:52 in the video .... hahahaha
nigelhicks Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 for those of you who havent done it before or are noobies this year. .. IMO it is THE best stage race in KZN! ... Sani was cool - but the fun factor at B&B cant be beat! .... Boat TripSpionkop Descent!Puff Adder descent! ... BUMMED they took out the zipline though - that was always a hit!
BarHugger Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 for those of you who havent done it before or are noobies this year. .. IMO it is THE best stage race in KZN! ... Sani was cool - but the fun factor at B&B cant be beat! .... Boat TripSpionkop Descent!Puff Adder descent! ... BUMMED they took out the zipline though - that was always a hit! .......the refreshment tables on route......and locals' support...... ......and evening vibe......with food and drink!
Ryan-0 Posted September 14, 2014 Posted September 14, 2014 Morning all, I was supposed to be competing in the "Descent" is year but last weekend I fell and broke my collar bone. I have an entry that is going begging please send me a PM if you are interested, the entry will be for 2 riders. Tomorrow is unfortunately the last day for substitutions so sorry for the late notice but I'm not going to be ready in time.***Entry has been sold***
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