10 – 17 September 2026

RIDE 2027

10 – 17 September 2026

RIDE 2027

GO2BERG RULES OK

 Racing / riding rules – 2026 – read more for rules

There are rules and then there are rules – we have UCI rules for those racing and we have go2sea rules for those just riding. It might have been Marx who once said, “Ultimate freedom is always more appreciated with some form of regulation”…. or it could have been Wappo.

Read here for our house rules:

go2sea is an official CSA/UCI race where their rules apply along with certain go2sea specific rules. For those who are serious racers, these rules also provide the parameters in which riders must race to avoid penalties and punch ups. For the non-racing types, they will give you an indication of what is like to race without having to. Mountain bike events are conducted in the spirit of self-contained, self-reliant back-country cycling. Riders participate in the go2sea with an understanding and acceptance of this ethos. Official racing categories will be announced on our website and based on numbers in the category.

Just a few pointers before you read all the rules

GPS event – go2sea is a GPS event, which means it is compulsory to have a GPS unit capable of following tracks. See our GPS page more.
go2sea is a mountain bike event. Gravel / Cyclo-Cross bikes will not be allowed to participate, under UCI regulations.

Our E Bike E Thos

E-bikers are encouraged to ride. We want you to “tour” with friends and to experience the country in fun way. If you are in a hurry on your E-bike then go2sea is not for you.

Riding an E Bike in go2sea – our house rules mixed with CSA rules

Go2sea welcomes all social E bikers. We do not have a racing category for E bikes. E Bikers, like many of our normal riders, are on a “tour” of South Africa. After some wonderful years of experience, we now know exactly what our E Thos is. If you embrace this E thos you are in for an incredible week.

All riders on E Bikes need to understand agree to the following:

Second batteries will be available at WP 1 each day – we recommend you only ride Eco mode. Especially on day 4 – trying to do the whole journey on Eco mode is a wonderful challenge.

CSA serious rules:

  • No E bike will be allowed to cross the line first on any stage.
  • E Bikes will not start higher than batch C on any day.
  • E Bikers may not race up front with normal bikes at any stage on any stage.
  • They may not interfere with anyone racing in any category and will be disqualified if drafting competitive riders, or riding among podium contenders.

Go 2sea’s chilled house rules (but still serious):

Riding the beloved country on E is still a wonderful challenge and you will get a finishers medal, and you will be treated like every other rider – with love and respect. We have a few house rules and recommendations.

  1. Stay longer at water points to fully appreciate this incredible country as a tour. Chat to farmers and other locals. Just “kuier”. Take loads of pics.
  2. Don’t blast past a normal bike rider on a tough climb especially a long one and then expect them to like you. Just chill reserve your untapped power for when it counts. When there is sufficient space to pass providing a wide berth, you can do so, as long as it doesn’t affect their progress.
  3. If you pass a normal bike rider on the way to single track and then hold them up – expect the worst. Let them pass if this happens, you can always overtake them again when things open.
  4. If you are fast on single track – relax – give yourself your own space and then ride. Wait for a gap to enjoy single track. You have all the power in the world to slow down – take in the sites and then carry on when the track is free of riders.
  5. It’s not the E bike with the power – you have the power to be lekker. The power to embrace the experience. To go to the sea a little differently and have incredible fun.