Racing or riding?
Race the beloved country
There are those who love to ride and those love being part of a race. We are happy when riders want to race or simply want to ride. Our categories are explained below.
We know for most the Old Mutual go2berg is a tough rewarding ride but for some it is also an awesome race across South Africa.
Our racing categories are solo and mixed open. You can still ride in a big a group but you will be timed as solo rider or mixed category only. See racing categories below. We will have prize money and prizes in all racing categories. For more info on prize money contact craig@go2berg.co.za
Only sections with 10 or more riders will constitute a racing category e.g if there are only a few female vet rides and female master riders they will just be part of the overall women’s section.
| Category | Minimum age | Maximum age |
|---|---|---|
| Men / Women solo | 19 | |
| Men / Women vets solo | 40 | 49 |
| Men / Women master solo | 50 | 59 |
| Men / Women grand master solo | 60 | 69 |
| Men / Women Diamond solo | 70 | |
| Amabokke-bokkie mixed | 19 |
Gravel, E Bikes, single speeds and tandems
We have introduced a gravel route to inspire those who like to ride without any suspension. The route will be different to the mountain bike route. In 2024 we will not have a racing category for gravel bikes. It will be run as a ‘tour’. For more information contact craig@go2berg.co.za
We are 100% E Bike friendly and we have an E bike hire offer for international riders. The E bike route will follow the mountain bike route.
We will not have a racing category for E bikes due to the nature of these bikes and variation of models, battery power etc. E Bikes are perfect if you want to ride with a stronger partner, or just enjoy the route and the people without rushing.
E bike FAQS
- Number of batteries allowed? You can bring as many batteries as you want. There will be a mechanic at water point 1 daily, that will help you transport your battery. Batteries can only be exchanged at water point 1
- E-bike mechanic – there is no specific mechanic, they will all be able to assist but all our mechanics are e-bike mechanics too
- Battery charging – there will be a charging station daily. Riders need to take responsibility for the charging of their own batteries. Please also discuss with your pre-booked mechanic as they might also be able to help you
- C batch start – e-bikes will start in C batch or lower, but it does not matter where you start it is more important that you have a lekker time
- Timed – e-bikes will not be timed but you will be an official finisher
- Naturally e-bikes are not allowed to ride up front with normal bikes that are racing.
Tandems and single speed
Should we get enough interest from tandems and single speed riders we will form a category with loads of enthusiasm. We will need 3 tandems and 5 single speed riders to have a category.
Gravel bike ‘tour’
We will have a gravel friendly route within go2berg to cater for the growing market of gravel riders who want a different challenge. In 2024 this will be run as a “tour” contact craig@go2berg.co.za for more information.
Beef category
The Beef category is a weight division for South African mountain biking! Riders need to weigh at least 90 kgs in order to qualify. Therefore the minimum weight for a rider is 180 kgs.
Prize money and prizes
All major category winners will be rewarded with prizes and or prize money
Prize money for men solo and women solo contact:
craig@go2berg.co.za for more info.