SamIam Posted July 21, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yetiboy Posted July 21, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted July 21, 2014 Share more technical than Sani. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimby Posted July 21, 2014 Share 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniffie Posted July 21, 2014 Share It is a bit more technical than Sani but not a lot. Sani is manicured B&B not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukelockie Posted July 21, 2014 Share Both are fairly manicured trails but Sani more so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted July 21, 2014 Share ratty, define more technical ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarHugger Posted July 21, 2014 Share 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, Kyle Petersen, nonky and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantRH Posted July 21, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen Posted July 21, 2014 Share I donno.. I only did the 2 day B&B.. I didn't notice I was having too much fun. Edited July 21, 2014 by Gen BarHugger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted July 21, 2014 Share 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.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted July 21, 2014 Share Actually.. There is nothing really technical at all.. Just don't expect a smooth ride. That's all I am trying to say Edited July 21, 2014 by Stretch davetapson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnicoview Posted July 21, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted July 21, 2014 Share 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 Edited July 21, 2014 by Stretch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen Posted July 21, 2014 Share 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.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davetapson Posted July 21, 2014 Share 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. Edited July 21, 2014 by davetapson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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