The Standard Bank Berg & Bush Descent 2024
Three days of whizz, bang and wow! The Descent is where dust flies and mountain bikers push themselves to the limit of fun. Featuring the one-of-a-kind descent off the escarpment and into the bushveld, the Descent is where the men and women of mountain biking who like to ride hard can test themselves against the best.
About the Descent
- This iconic event takes riders on Day 1 from the top of the Drakensberg mountains down beautiful meandering single track via Solly’s Folly to our camp on the
banks of the Tugela River - Day 2 and 3 trails include hand built single track following the Tugela River
and up and over the infamous Spioenkop Mountain - Registration for The Descent 2023 will take place at Emseni Camp
- Spend 3 nights at our Race Village selecting from camping options or self-camp or stay in a nearby B&B or hotel
- Shuttles to and from OR Tambo airport available
- Solo entries available
Your entry fee includes:
- 3 days of pure Berg & Bush trails. From the Drakensberg down into KZN bushveld, this is why you ride!
- 1 beautiful Race Village – your new home!
- A goodie bag per person
- 3 meals a day plus access to our famous chill zone
- 24-hour coffee, tea, juice and crunchie station
- Race facilities like hot showers, bike wash, chill zones, bar and more.
- Medical support on the route.
- Charity-run water points along the route with the most incredible local treats and people manning them!
To enter, click here