The Berg 100 is a one-day 100 km gravel and mountain bike race through the southern Drakensberg, and in 2024 the route ran from Nottingham Road to Himeville. If you’re after Berg 100 accommodation close to the Nottingham Road side, Waterford Manor in Rosetta is 8 km from the village, with kitchens for pre-race meals and room for a whole riding group.
A note from Dan: If your race starts or ends in Notties, we’re only 8 km away. Tell us how many bikes you’re bringing and we’ll sort the rest.
What is the Berg 100?
A 100 km gravel race in the KZN Drakensberg where the climbs and the distance are the challenge, more than the surface. The 2024 race was on 16 March, with a new 50 km route starting and finishing in Himeville. Mountain bikes, gravel bikes and e-bikes are all welcome, according to the event listing.
The direction has changed over the years. The 2024 route ran from Nottingham Road to Himeville, and an earlier edition in 2019 ran the other way. The race has been held in March in the editions we found. Check the race office for the 2027 date and route before you book anything.
Where should you sleep before a 100 km gravel race?
Close to the start or the finish, so your morning isn’t spent driving. If your day starts or ends in Nottingham Road, Rosetta is 8 km away on a tarred road. You can be at the start line without a long drive on tired legs.
Tell us your start time when you book and we’ll let you know if breakfast with us is a good idea.
Which room suits your riding crew?
You need a kitchen for the pasta, rice or eggs you’ve planned, a warm room because Midlands evenings cool down fast even in March, and somewhere sensible for the bikes.
Who is riding | Room | What the space does for you |
|---|---|---|
One rider | Hibiscus Cottage, 22 m², or Protea Honeymoon Suite, 28 m² | B&B style, simple and quiet, for a proper night’s sleep before the start. |
Two or three riders | Lavender Cottage, 36 m², or Azalea Cottage, 30 m² | Full kitchens for the night-before pasta. Lavender has a fireplace to warm you up. |
Friends sharing, or riders and partners | Jasmine, two bedrooms, about 48 m², or Sunflower Cottage, 76 m² | Separate bedrooms, so the early riser doesn’t wake the rest. Sunflower adds a full kitchen and a dining area. |
A club or a big group | Rose Cottage, 102 m² | A lounge, a dining area and a wood-fired stove, so everyone can eat, plan and compare nerves together. |
Tell us how many bikes you’re bringing so we can talk through where to keep them.
How do you get back to your car after a point-to-point race?
A point-to-point route means your car and your finish line are in different places. Ask the race office whether there’s transport back to the start, and sort your parking before race day, not on it.
Why book a second night?
Because nobody wants to drive after 100 km of climbing. Book the Saturday and the Sunday, then spend the recovery day on the Midlands Meander: cheese at Marrakesh Cheese Farm, coffee and craft shopping at The Junction, a slow lunch. Call ahead for opening days. Lavender and Sunflower have fireplaces and Rose has a wood-fired stove for the evenings.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Berg 100?
The race has been held in March in the editions we found, for example 16 March 2024. Check the Berg 100 race office for the 2027 date.
Where does the Berg 100 start?
The 2024 100 km route ran from Nottingham Road to Himeville, and the 2019 route ran the other way. Check the race office for the current route.
How far is Waterford Manor from Nottingham Road?
About 8 km along the R103, on a tarred road.
Can I cook a pre-race meal?
Yes. Lavender, Azalea, Sunflower and Rose Cottage have full kitchens.
Can I keep my bike inside?
Tell us how many bikes you're bringing when you book and we'll talk through the options.