Organiser
Ecobound Hell & Back
CS Lewis said that ‘the road to hell is the gradual one – the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts.’ In this case, the road to the Hell is a rocky dirt road with steep slopes, sharp switchbacks, ups and downs, dropping a hair raising 3000 feet down into a valley.
This race proudly is the first MTB stage race in South Africa. The views while riding on these historic roads are extraordinary, jaw-dropping and nail-biting all in one. It is known as the longest mountain pass in South Africa.
The overnight stop in The Hell means everybody stays together, which makes for a great atmosphere. The uniqueness of the race village is ‘captured’ within the sheer remoteness of Gamkaskloof, no electricity, no cell reception, no TV, not even radio reception.
It was in 1995 that the first To Hell and Back took place. It came about from the love of riding and to popularise The Hell. Due to limited accommodation and facilities in The Hell, only 500 participants are allowed.
More information: www.tohellandback.co.za/
Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
| Class | Distance | Price (pp) |
|---|---|---|
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Hell Race Camp - Boplaas Guest Farm
Hell Accommodation in the Race Village at Boplaas Guest Farm (At Race Finish in the Hell) / Tent & Mattress / Saturday Lunch & Dinner in The Hell / Sunday Breakfast / Race T-shirt Medal (for Finishers) / Luggage Truck |
152 km Day 1 76km 1820m / Day 2 76km 2150m | R 4,180.00 |
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Own Accommodation
Cape Nature Self-catering Cottages Price varies from cottage to cottage. Please email us to [email protected] to enquire on availability / Race T-shirt Medal (for Finishers) |
152 km Day 1 76km 1820m / Day 2 76km 2150m | R 3,740.00 |
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Luxury Race Camp (pp sharing)
Hell Accommodation in the Race Village at Boplaas Guest Farm / Luxury Tent, 2x Bed, Bedding and a night light / Saturday Lunch & Dinner in The Hell / Sunday Breakfast / Race T-shirt Medal (for Finishers) / Luggage Truck |
152 km Day 1 76km 1820m / Day 2 76km 2150m | R 5,390.00 |
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Luxury Race Camp (Single)
Hell Accommodation in the Race Village at Boplaas Guest Farm/ Includes Luxury Tent, 1x Bed, Bedding and a night light / Saturday Lunch & Dinner in The Hell / Sunday Breakfast / Race T-shirt Medal (for Finishers) / Luggage Truck |
152 km Day 1 76km 1820m / Day 2 76km 2150m | R 6,435.00 |
Event location
de Hoek Holiday Resort, Oudshoorn
| Route information | |
| Coordinates | -33.3923, 22.2149 |
| Address | De hoek HolidayResort |
| City | Oudshoorn |
| Province | Western Cape |
Registration Number: 2015/141112/07