To hell and back

[Man with no name]

Happy Monday everyone- I am looking for a.gpx file of day one of the To Hell And Back mtb stage race. Anyone able to assist?

[Hamstring]

https://www.strava.com/activities/1281705125

[Man with no name]

Thank you very much

 

 

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[TALUS]

First Time?

[Man with no name]

First Time?

Yes. Any advice?

[fanievb]

Yes. Any advice?

 

pack sunscreen (and rain jackets)

 

if you don't like craft beer, pack your own. you can only get darling crap or wine at the 1st camp site

 

have a spur burger

 

have a swim in the streams 

 

take eye drops for the dust

 

it's only 60km but its not easy

 

heartbreak is not named heartbreak for nothing

 

elandspad is a SOB going up and down

 

nothing works for the ants, but they disappear when the sun starts going down

 

take it easy in the corners if its dry

 

edit: double check your tent position, the guys setting up don't check for rocks

 

[TALUS]

When you think you are at the top of Swartbergpas - the real climb starts

[Warren Lew]

I would love to do this event! Definitly on my bucket list along with the Dr Evil.

[TIB]

Day two is only 40 km - you freewheel the last 20..... Easy day out!

[TALUS]

Day two is only 40 km - you freewheel the last 20..... Easy day out!

I know you are joking but for the record - the 2 days are EXACTLY the same length. You start where you finish. Day 2 is at least 15 minutes harder... 

[DJR]

Not really advice, more of a warning. Enjoy! It is a great ride in a great part of the world. Since that disastrous year I've been back to do it all on my lonesone - awesome!

 

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/157677-autopsy-of-a-bike-race-to-hell-not-back/?hl=hell

[Sepia]

DEFINATELY worth the effort and pain!

[TALUS]

Any updates on the condition of the track?

[Prince Albert Cycles]

The first about 10 kms from the turnoff after cresting the Pass is in a poor condition . Lots of stones . Then better from there . Speaking of conditions 2 weeks ago .

[fanievb]

The first about 10 kms from the turnoff after cresting the Pass is in a poor condition . Lots of stones . Then better from there . Speaking of conditions 2 weeks ago .

My back took a pounding there last year. Loose and bumpy

 

Would have expected it to be fixed already as some sections looked like they've been worked on during last year's event.

[DirtyDan]

Looking at the prices for the event that just passed.

R2 100 for the event only (including a t-shirt). A reasonable R400 more for tent and 3 meal.

 

Am I the only one who thinks the base fee of R2 100 is hefty for two days of riding? That's a little over R1 000 per day just to take part in the riding.

 

I understand it's a special ride, which is why I really want to do it, but at that price... eish naai man!