milky4130 Posted November 17, 2018 Share 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!Why not ride it on your own then, self supported. As far as I know it’s open to the public? DJR and Sepia 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted November 17, 2018 Share If you see where the organizers have to get the race village to and out again (to Hell and Back) you will think it is a bargain. Include paramedics, medical tent, possible airlifting of casualties, food, personnel, tents, mattresses, PA system, braai wood, beer.....the list goes on. There is a reason the road sign warns that the 30-something kilometres into Hell takes 2 hours, that's driving a car! Edit: And ICE, in Hell! Pay it with a smile! Edited November 17, 2018 by DJR DirtyDan and Greybeard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted November 17, 2018 Share Why not ride it on your own then, self supported. As far as I know it’s open to the public?Agreed! It is an ideal ride to do on your own or with a few mates. Book a cottage with Cape Nature, sleep over and ride out the next day. The cottage will cost a bit, but the camping is very cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted November 17, 2018 Share Agreed! It is an ideal ride to do on your own or with a few mates. Book a cottage with Cape Nature, sleep over and ride out the next day. The cottage will cost a bit, but the camping is very cheap.You cant beat the actual event TIB, DJR, Matchstix and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted November 17, 2018 Share 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!I have done it twice I agree with you. Also feel the event is now overpriced But.. It sold out months in advance. So clearly you & I are wrong. DirtyDan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TALUS Posted November 20, 2018 Share Nope. I pay this every year rather than doing the 94.7 wich is on my doorstep. THIS IS A SPECIAL RIDE. If you are purely thinking rands and cents you should only ride Suikerbosrand - it is THE best value for money. Logistics for this is expensive! DirtyDan, Greybeard and TIB 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TALUS Posted November 20, 2018 Share 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! Do it and you will see. TIB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIB Posted November 20, 2018 Share Wines2Wales - R2416 per day ToHellandBack - R1250 per day Expensive?? plus you get a Darling Brew at the end of each stage..... There is just no event in the country that can match the vibe in the Hell TALUS, Greybeard and DJR 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted November 20, 2018 Share Wines2Wales - R2416 per day ToHellandBack - R1250 per day Expensive?? plus you get a Darling Brew at the end of each stage..... There is just no event in the country that can match the vibe in the Hell Not exactly comparing apples to apples Big difference between riding 60km of public roads vs dedicated singletrack not all available to the general public. This year the price was 40% more expensive for the no accomodation & no food option compared to 3 years ago. Clearly most people still consider it good value for money but imo not quite the no-brainer decision to enter it was the first 2 times I did it. Still think it is one of the better event around, might just do it again in future if the price doesn't keep ballooning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard29 Posted November 20, 2018 Share we had our mates Bachelors in "DIE HEL" what a ride, what a vibe.... this race is priceless. day 2 YOH, 40km and 1850m climbing going back next year for sure. DJR, Matchstix, TALUS and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIB Posted November 20, 2018 Share we had our mates Bachelors in "DIE HEL" what a ride, what a vibe.... this race is priceless. day 2 YOH, 40km and 1850m climbing going back next year for sure. The poor man had a bit of a tyre-some bachelors.... TALUS, Matchstix, Al Pal and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard29 Posted November 20, 2018 Share The poor man had a bit of a tyre-some bachelors.... hahahaha… I told him to keep the handcuffs for his wedding night!!!! he was a good sport. TALUS, TIB and Al Pal 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man with no name Posted November 23, 2018 Share hahahaha… I told him to keep the handcuffs for his wedding night!!!! he was a good sport.His leopard crawl was world class, wheel in tow nogal Al Pal, Richard29 and Matchstix 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Pal Posted November 23, 2018 Share His mates were also very thankful for that Leapord Crawl,We got that Keg of Darling Brew ice cold and smashed it in Prins Albert on Sunday evening. TALUS and Richard29 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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