SamIam Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 there have been a few discussions around this type of question (so i'll prob get taken apart here) but: could anyone that has done the berg and bush pls let me know how technical it is? Now before i get crucified i think the best way to explain it would be in relation to another ride: i've done a few sani's, mtn's and trailseekers(vg and hakahana). so how technical is it in relation to one of those? reason for asking is that all my usual mtb compadres can't make it and i just want to know how it would treat someone with a little less confidence thanks
yetiboy Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 There are 2 versions of the race, i.e. the 3 day or the 2 day with different routes, but without getting complicated or entering the "what is technical" debate, it's very similar to Sani, so base your comparison on that in my opinion.
Nimby Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 From talking to people who've done both (I've only done B&B) it appears that B&B is a bit more technical but that Sani is harder/longer (esp Day 2).
Sniffie Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 It is a bit more technical than Sani but not a lot. Sani is manicured B&B not.
lukelockie Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Both are fairly manicured trails but Sani more so
BarHugger Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Ok, maybe this will help: Van Gaalens Marathon 5/5 (reference score)Hakahana Marathon 4/5Magoebaskloof 3/5Berg and Bush 3/5Down & Dirty Nissan 2.8/5Red Barn & Groenkloof. 2.5/5 Hazeldean Nissan. 2.3/5 Sondela Marathon 2/5Rosemary Hill. 1/5
GrantRH Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Good index by BarHugger. For me Thaba Blue is a 5, Hakahana marathon was a 4 (I missed the VG marathon) and B&B is a 3 in terms of technical toughness.
Gen Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 I donno.. I only did the 2 day B&B.. I didn't notice I was having too much fun.
Stretch Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Berg and Bush is much rockier than sani. If you are comfortable riding over rocks then you will be fine..... the faster you ride.. The more technical it is...I would say if you are continually using your brakes on day 2 sani descent, you may find it a challenging ride....
Stretch Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Actually.. There is nothing really technical at all.. Just don't expect a smooth ride. That's all I am trying to say
Sarnicoview Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Barhugger has it spot on... Sani is probably a 2.8 - 3 technically, depending on whether you plan to ride UP Hill of a Climb! Berg and Bush Descent was VERY hot last year. Lots of hydration needed.
Stretch Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 depending on whether you plan to ride UP Hill of a Climb! Now I would not call that technical at all... no obstacles to climb over or anything.. Just pedalling required. I don't recall any major obstacles on BnB... Just rough.. but apparently even pufadder has been smoothed down now
Gen Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Now I would not call that technical at all... no obstacles to climb over out anything.. Just pedalling required. I don't recall any major obstacles on BnB... Just rough.. but apparently even pufadder had been smoothed down now Whu would they mess with pufadder.. that was lekker as is..
davetapson Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 If you can do the one, you can do the other. No huge diffs. If you think B'nB is not groomed, try this. Then comment.
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