Cacher Posted October 21, 2013 Share Can somebody please send me a GPS track (with elevations) of the route, as I want to create my own route profile. Yes, I know I can not get lost during the race, but it is just to know what still lies ahead in terms of climing during the race. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted October 21, 2013 Share p.s. route is not that difficult,you start on a little downhill (don't enjoy it too much) then you start climbing a mountainat the top you start going down (at least you think you do)when you finally feel like dying you climb a small little pimple hill aptly named heart break hillthen the 4km elandspad decent into the kloof where you actually stop halfway to rest and have your brakes cool downyou drink beer, braai and sleep. day 2you climb for ever and ever and ever and ever.you climb some moreyou hit the 18km downhill from the top of the swartbergpassyou get a nasty suprise with a slight 1.5km climb (see line one above) to the finish-line where you collapse in a heap resembling a human. ps. check your pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted November 5, 2013 Share p.s. route is not that difficult,you start on a little downhill (don't enjoy it too much) then you start climbing a mountainat the top you start going down (at least you think you do)when you finally feel like dying you climb a small little pimple hill aptly named heart break hillthen the 4km elandspad decent into the kloof where you actually stop halfway to rest and have your brakes cool downyou drink beer, braai and sleep. day 2you climb for ever and ever and ever and ever.you climb some moreyou hit the 18km downhill from the top of the swartbergpassyou get a nasty suprise with a slight 1.5km climb (see line one above) to the finish-line where you collapse in a heap resembling a human. ps. check your pmhaha very funny Fanie, sounds like my type of self-inflicting-torture, dates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted November 5, 2013 Share haha very funny Fanie, sounds like my type of self-inflicting-torture, dates? 16 and 17 November http://www.tohellandback.co.za/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted November 5, 2013 Share 16 and 17 November http://www.tohellandback.co.za/ok thanks Mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted November 5, 2013 Share p.s. route is not that difficult,you start on a little downhill (don't enjoy it too much)then you start climbing a mountainat the top you start going down (at least you think you do)when you finally feel like dying you climb a small little pimple hill aptly named heart break hillthen the 4km elandspad decent into the kloof where you actually stop halfway to rest and have your brakes cool downyou drink beer, braai and sleep. day 2you climb for ever and ever and ever and ever.you climb some moreyou hit the 18km downhill from the top of the swartbergpassyou get a nasty suprise with a slight 1.5km climb (see line one above) to the finish-line where you collapse in a heap resembling a human. ps. check your pm Yes, that sounds like it except, you have to add the possibility of FIRE from Hell or Hell FROZEN over type weather possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted November 5, 2013 Share then you start climbing a mountainat the top you start going down (at least you think you do)when you finally feel like dying you climb a small little pimple hill aptly named heart break hill day 2you climb for ever and ever and ever and ever.you climb some more Brilliant route description Great race, sadly have to compete with the W2W and DC for my limited cycling time & budget, but will definitely do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Can anyone explain how the accommodation works for this event?The website's homepage says"Entries for 2013 in the Race Village (1st Campsite) are now CLOSED!!!Entries for own accommodation (in the Hell) will still be accepted - see entry form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudoJ Posted November 6, 2013 Share I think I may have found my new project for 2014........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smimby Posted November 6, 2013 Share Can somebody please send me a GPS track (with elevations) of the route, as I want to create my own route profile. Yes, I know I can not get lost during the race, but it is just to know what still lies ahead in terms of climing during the race. Thanks Here is my course files... you should be able to upload it to your garminDay1 http://connect.garmi...m/course/234715 Day2http://connect.garmi...m/course/234714 EDIT: dont look at the times, they are not mine but belongs to a friend of a friend....:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco-fiets Posted November 6, 2013 Share Can anyone explain how the accommodation works for this event?The website's homepage says"Entries for 2013 in the Race Village (1st Campsite) are now CLOSED!!! Entries for own accommodation (in the Hell) will still be accepted - see entry form. There are 2 campsites. If you book in campsite 1 there is already a tent and matrass as well as dinner (braaivleis) for sat evening. This option gets sold out quickly. Campsite 2 is self catering. You bring own tent, matrass and food. These entries are still open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted November 6, 2013 Share There are 2 campsites. If you book in campsite 1 there is already a tent and matrass as well as dinner (braaivleis) for sat evening. This option gets sold out quickly. Campsite 2 is self catering. You bring own tent, matrass and food. These entries are still openCampsite 2 is only for the end of stage 1? So I'll still need to arrange accommdation in Oudtshoorn or somewhere near the start, is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted November 6, 2013 Share This event seems to be a logistical nightmare will only do it if i can tag along with someone for 2013 & share petrol costs & accommodation (willing to rough it with my sleeping bag) if you know of anyone point me to them or them to me, until then it will most likely have to wait for 2014 so I can do better planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted November 6, 2013 Share This event seems to be a logistical nightmare will only do it if i can tag along with someone for 2013 & share petrol costs & accommodation (willing to rough it with my sleeping bag) if you know of anyone point me to them or them to me, until then it will most likely have to wait for 2014 so I can do better planning.Its quite easy actuallyIt is a two day event with the overnight in The Hel as explained belowThey ship your stuff in on a truckThere is a camp site at the start finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Its quite easy actuallyIt is a two day event with the overnight in The Hel as explained belowThey ship your stuff in on a truckThere is a camp site at the start finishAnd do they ship it back as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted November 6, 2013 Share And do they ship it back as well?YesThere is an entry and first camp accom on the classifieds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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