SOUTH AFRICA
LOCATION
7 DAYS
DURATION
575 KM
DISTANCE
8215 M
DESCENT
7873 M
CLIMBING
STILL WANT TO RIDE IN 2025?
Entries for 2025 are officially closed. However, there are often late withdrawals. If you want to ride, contact us and we will let you know if there is space.
A few ASP’s (awesome selling points) to the Old Mutual go2berg
- Proper seven-day escape on your mountain bike
- Incredible South African hospitality
- Hotel/guesthouse accommodation included in Clarens
- Point to point journey to see more of this special country
- Best of Berg and Bush trails
- Champagne ending – Accommodation, dinner and breakfast included last night
- Probably the best value long stage ride in the world
- Free Seattle Coffee everyday
- Incredible goodie bag
- Group discount – We love big groups of mates riding together
WHO IS IT FOR?
It is for mountain bikers who ride to see the world, and it is also great for fit gravel and road cyclists who own a mountain bike or who want to try mountain biking. (We can arrange bike hire)
- Fitness required to enjoy the experience 4/5
- Fitness required to win your category 8/5
- Skill level required 2.5/5
- All racing categories are solo
It is a marathon mountain bike stage ride and race. The racing is solo. We encourage groups friends to ride together but you will all be timed solo.
We are also E Bike friendly for those who want to “tour” with friends. (We have an E Bike hiring option)
WHERE IS GO2BERG?
The route to happiness.
It starts one and half hours south of Johannesburg in the North-Eastern Free State town of Villiers. You ride through the Free State towns of Frankfort, Reitz, and Clarens (a famous tourist town) hosted by passionate communities along the way. The route then heads to the spectacular Sterkfontein Dam. From Sterkfontein it is a massive drop from the Free State into Kwa-Zulu Natal. A few nights in Emseni near Winterton and then onto the finish on the foothills of the mighty Drakensberg Mountain Range – a world heritage site.
Day 1 - Villiers to Frankfort
The “Warm-up” – 58km
Day 2 - Frankfort to Reitz
“Free State of Mind” – 85km
Day 3 - Reitz to Clarens (The Boss Stage)
The “Boss” stage – 116km
Day 4 - Clarens to Sterkfontein Dam
“The Journey to Mt Paul” – 85km
Day 5 - Sterkfontein Dam to Emseni
The “BIG Drop” – 98km (1750 descent!)
Day 6 - Emseni to Emseni
“Super Single Track Stage” – 50km
Day 7 - Emseni to Drankensberg
“The Champagne Stage” – 85km
WHAT OUR RIDERS HAVE TO SAY
BOOK EXTRAS

Old Mutual
Two nights at Champagne Sports?
The finish at Champagne Sports Resort is magnificent – the last night 19 September, dinner, and breakfast is included in your entry. They have given our riders a very special price for Saturday 20th too. If you would like to make a weekend of the finish email ja**@********co.za

CMH Ballito
Book your Extras
When entering the race, don’t forget to book your extras to make the experience smoother and more enjoyable. Choose from a well-equipped Recovery Zone to help tired legs bounce back, reliable Bike Mechanics to keep your machine race-ready, and convenient e-Bike hire if you need a boost. Supporters can join in the adventure too with a dedicated Supporters Package, and if you’re bringing your own wheels, the Camper Van option has you covered with designated parking and access.

The Courier Guy
Book your shuttles
You have entered and you ready to go. Now you need to get organised. No 1 priority is getting to the start and home from the finish. We have some options to make your life easier. Book all your car shuttle, your bike shuttle and your bus shuttle here. If you are not sure what to do email us.