We Biked the Insane ROAD TO HELL in South Africa (Amazing Experience!)

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Join us on a crazy bikepacking journey through Seweweekspoort, The Ladder, Die Hel, Gamkaskloof, and Swartberg Pass. 🌄
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@Cyclingabout 3 месяца назад

I had all my camera equipment stolen in Botswana a few weeks ago, so I'm currently filming and editing everything on an iPhone 13! 😳 Let me know if you think I should make more iPhone films 🔥

@FGKTV 3 месяца назад

Filming on iphone is a great option here, so don't stop if it works for you!

@dkeith-fc8hn 3 месяца назад

Sure! I'm very sorry for your loss.

@alexhofvander 3 месяца назад

Just wow! I believe this proves a couple of things. I had no idea it was filmed using only an IPhone until I read your comment. It proves it’s not necessary to use expensive high end camera gear and it also shows that it is more down to the filmmaker and how it’s shot. Storytelling and editing makes it interesting. Not the megapixels and sensor size. Tell me one thing though. Did you use the standard camera app and is it straight out of camera? Any colour correction or editing? I am looking for what to bring on my cycling world tour starting next year. If I can do what you did with only an iPhone I would be thrilled. That would save space and weight considerably. Great film and good luck. Thanks. Alex

@Cyclingabout 3 месяца назад

This is the standard camera app and colours, and I'm stitching it together with Adobe Premiere Rush currently.

@MrQuestful 3 месяца назад

I’m so impressed! What’s it been like to make that switch? Are there things you feel like you’re missing out or are you adapted?

@jamesng8767 3 месяца назад

I believe, given a potato to film with, your videos are still going to be as magical as it has always been. That said, what a bummer to have your gears stolen. Stay safe!

@MartininitraM 3 месяца назад

Even if you recorded on an old Nokia I would still watch your videos. Your technical reviews are unmatched.

@ssenssel 3 месяца назад

This is a way better version of what GCN+ used to be. 👏👏 Cheers from Brazil. 💚💚💛💛🚲🚲

@brianwheeldon4643 3 месяца назад

Hats off you guys, incredible cycling and filming. A real adventure, and then some. A botanical heavenThank you

@swnorcraft7971 3 месяца назад

Another Home Run, knocked out of the park! What an epic journey......not for the faint of heart. Thank you so much for sharing this most awesome footage with your viewers. You two are so blessed to have this sense of adventure in common. Be well.

@REDHOTPOFFER 3 месяца назад

Great footage! Its a pitty that video can never portray it like you see it with the naked eye... The inclines on those passes are insane! Thanks for showcasing our beautiful country. It was a pleasure meeting you in Meiringspoort. Happy trails and be safe out there. People in South Africa don't exaggerate when they warn against crime...

@amineroadbikerider1504 3 месяца назад

after finishing this video i felt like waking up from a dream, this was a magical one

@PumpkinVillage 3 месяца назад

What an awesome insight into a beautiful country. Sorry to hear about your gear. Take care, Al

@user-fu7ic6sr2r 3 месяца назад

Beautiful video. Few friends and I hiked the trail a few months back, and we want to go back there. I'm hiking all the way again. Seeing your video awakened an urge to go sooner. 😂 you were swinging in drinking water. 😂😂😂

@marioeugenequintongrispe1961 3 месяца назад

Excellent video and history bits added. Were hiking over "die leer" on the 18 of December seeking access routes from Ladismith to Gamkaskloof in need of emergencies there. What a hike we had with beautiful cloud cover over the valley❤ We will try the bikes indeed😅

@davidwarner6755 3 месяца назад

Wow! The views are absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing.

@jansteenekamp4775 3 месяца назад

Thanks for an excellent video - particularly since you had your gear stolen😮😮. As a South African, I've known about Die Hell, but have never seen the place! What a great way to view this area! Many thanks!

@pousserlaportedelaventure 3 месяца назад

Bonjour , j'ai passé un moment exceptionnel , de tres belles images , vous etes deux guerriers , ( en velo ) merci pour le partage !!

@StormCrow1144 3 месяца назад

That route is majestic!

@richardroy6179 2 месяца назад

Always look forward to your videos. The best on a bicycle!

@tconnolly9820 3 месяца назад

That is amazing. The barrenness and the desolation of that jagged land. And how determined settlers clung determinedly to a life there through several generations. Fabulous film even though it was shot on an iPhone. The quality is fabulous. I don't believe I would have the strength or stamina for such a trip so my admiration for you both is genuine.

@charlesseelye3528 Месяц назад

After more than 30 years I recently took to cycling again for a little exercise. At near 78 years I don't expect to advance to your level but have been thoroughly enjoying going through your RU-vid and Facebook videos and pictures. Have a belt drive commuter style bike that is great for my purpose and I appreciate your reviews and knowledge that you pass on from lets say an experienced background :) Thank you and I hope you are able to continue the adventure for many moons.

@mhe8545 3 месяца назад

Wow! What beautiful scenery. Tough but worth it.

@edmongeyt 2 месяца назад

Breathtaking...visually and literally 🥵

@cedriccapacchione8111 2 месяца назад

Haha, I've been following your travels for a year now. Then I hear you bumped into my friend Kelly around Lesotho! Very cool.

@climbslc2281 3 месяца назад

Hold on to each other! It is rare to see a couple cope with such extremes with smiles on their faces. Thanks for sharing your (lovely) moments in "hell."

@ucanskixc568 2 месяца назад

Well said. "Hold on to each other."

@lambertbotha4094 3 месяца назад

Been through there myself and down the ladder- brought back fond memories. Thank you for sharing this beautiful recording.

@Cyclingabout 3 месяца назад

You're mad too! It's crazy that it's even possible to take a bike up and down that trail.

@banditboy6444 3 месяца назад

Respect in doing all that without any suspension! I camped in Die Hell with my family when I was a kid. Still fond memories. Thanks for the great vid.

@gonubi1 3 месяца назад

Fantastic film as always. Can't wait to see more.

@Jan100Jan 3 месяца назад

So sorry to hear you had your camera equipment stolen, Alee, but you've managed to capture the whole Hell experience more than adequately with your phone. (Now let's hope you're not going to lose that too 😁.) What a stunningly beautiful place, this.

@andrewnorris5415 3 месяца назад

Those phones are more expensive than even the latest gopros!

@r2ecko 3 месяца назад

Baviaanskloof is similar 👍 Good job doing Die Hell. Did I hear "Shjo!" when you saw the dam? Now you just need to use the word "lekker" 🇿🇦😄

@Cyclingabout 3 месяца назад

There are a few South African words or common phrases hiding in this video! I realised I didn't drop a lekker until it was too late - next one. 😅

@stefanomigliuolo3468 3 месяца назад

As usual, a wonderful and informative video. Keep them coming!

@ErrybodyGetTypsy 3 месяца назад

So excited to see another one of your adventures!! Great filming and narration, as usual! Glad you guys made it safe through Hell!

@crafty_matt 3 месяца назад

Wow, that's some amazing scenery, even more impressive that it was captured on a phone! I really like the part with the totally secluded "infinity" dam pool; it's like a private little oasis. That looks like an incredible experience, thanks for sharing it with us! The cinematography and music selection were top notch, as usual!

@danchapman8218 3 месяца назад

Wow, the beauty of the land is incredible, and you two are truely healthty and fit to make it over that terrain in that heat.

@louiskirby4266 3 месяца назад

Top job team pushing, gotta get there myself Thanks for your time and support

@heinschwartz7941 3 месяца назад

Many fond memories - thanks for sharing 🤗

@seanmarshall7865 3 месяца назад

Amazing to have shot all this just on your iPhone Alee! And I can't believe you guys continued riding in 43 degree heat, anything above 40 and I would just have to sit out the day somewhere in the shade

@Cyclingabout 3 месяца назад

We were stopping in every shade spot possible that day. 🥵

@kennethdunmire2218 3 месяца назад

Awe inspiring journey. Best wishes to both of you.

@JakeLuke308 3 месяца назад

What absolute lovely terrain! If that's Hell, I'm on board.

@StanEby1 3 месяца назад

What an epic!

@brendonbussy6066 3 месяца назад

Joh! See you're picking up some Southern African dialectic vibes😁 Love the video too. One day I'll make my way there

@mikaelljungberg1019 3 месяца назад

Lovely video. Very intresting. You chould do more of them.

@Happy-cb3jq 3 месяца назад

Great video of a tough trip!

@Goodbashop 3 месяца назад

Great journey!

@frankhammond9909 3 месяца назад

Beautiful journey! One of life's greatest pleasures is to explore places that few humans ever go.

@vaquerosupreme3189 3 месяца назад

Man, cycling in that rugged terrain in sandals. I feel my toes curling in.

@BikePoloThomas 3 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing. Went to this magical valley a few years back while doing geological field work in the Karoo a few years back. Now dreaming of returning by bike.

@keithadler965 3 месяца назад

Another ability incredible documentary. From you guys

@sherab2078 3 месяца назад

Amazing! I wouldn't have the courage to make this journey myself, I think. Still, the video was very inspiring.

@louismartini6983 2 месяца назад

Awesome Awesome Awesome!!!!

@highpointview256 3 месяца назад

Wonderful adventure. I would love to see a video about how you researched, planned, provisioned, and prepared for this particular trip.

@Cyclingabout 3 месяца назад

Thanks, I’ll keep that in mind for future content!

@jeansg9670 3 месяца назад

This video is amazing. To bad I didn't dear go along. Now I can see sit confortable in my bed 😅😅😅. Thanks for sharing your trip. Sorry about the stolen issue.

@gravelpack8536 3 месяца назад

Spectacular 🎉

@leandrore 3 месяца назад

Mate the photography and footage quality of this video is insane, amazing to watch!

@vegandy 3 месяца назад

So nice! 🔥

@greg_loper 3 месяца назад

Great video

@jan-olofharnvall8760 3 месяца назад

Beautiful country 🤓

@mitmon_8538 3 месяца назад

I'm not much of a video/camera enthusiast, so everything looked amazing to me. Drone shots can be over done sometimes, in my opinion, and the zoom on your phone worked well enough. Unless you were actually that close to the antelope? : )

@stefandebeer6796 3 месяца назад

Welcome to our part of the world. Great scenery! You should do a trip through the Richtersveld, it will make 43 C sound cool. Or Skeleton Coast Namibia.

@Cyclingabout 3 месяца назад

We went through both those regions last year. Luckily, it was in winter. 😁

@carljacobsen8947 3 месяца назад

Awesome ride!

@GordoGambler 3 месяца назад

More walking than riding. LOL.

@p504504 3 месяца назад

bro is out there creating full featured epic cinematic content on his iPhone while being on a bike tour in a remote country... LEGEND

@sixty2612 3 месяца назад

What’s coolest to me about this is how much the plants and terrain look like my home region of Southern Arizona. Even the road conditions and heat sound the same! I just did a trip in the Kofa Wildlife Refuge and it seriously looks the same. Also the Superstition Mountains, Sonoran Sky Islands in the Coronado National Forest, and many parts of the Arizona Trail. Definitely check out some of the riding over here some time!

@Cyclingabout 3 месяца назад

We passed through Arizona in 2022! South Africa definitely looks similar at times, albeit with slightly different plants and animals.

@sixty2612 3 месяца назад

@@Cyclingabout oh cool where at? Did you make a video? I only remember and see ones from Mexico.

@Cyclingabout 3 месяца назад

@@sixty2612 We made a Baja Divide video then a LA video - needed a break from filming and editing through AZ.

@ewakingwood 23 дня назад

This video totally made me want to go there. It looks sketchy as hell going down "the ladder" with the bikes though... I might just opt for the out and back route if you still get to see all that beauty. Did you happen to record a track of the route?

@mixermanbear.4002 3 месяца назад

1:17. Those mountains are the petrified remains of unbelievably big trees.

@mray8519 3 месяца назад

Uh, yeah, those trees were 200-300 miles in diameter and reached to the moon. People used to climb them and vacation on the moon when it was a popular resort. 😂

@Cyclingmuslim 3 месяца назад

I thought, oh wow, he upgraded his camera equipement. But here he is filming on an iphone 13. Amazing! 😍👌👌

@pmcmpc 3 месяца назад

Beautiful scenery. Re: the sign, about as friendly and welcoming as one expects from many Afrikaans.

@rsrnsrwds 3 месяца назад

Awestruck! As a geologist, this trip would be beyond my imagination. Just wow! Would really like to know about your setup and packing for this trip. How did you carry enough water?

@Cyclingabout 3 месяца назад

I have a list of my gear in the video description links. A little bit old, but very little has changed in the last two years. Water was not an issue, there were freshwater streams every 30km or so.

@BikePoloThomas 3 месяца назад

Did some geological field work there a few years ago. Mostly working in the Karoo desert to the north of „Die Hel“ though.

@darek8408 2 месяца назад

That's what I'm talking about! ;)

@rodmcisaac3 3 месяца назад

Wow!

@georgechavez9470 3 месяца назад

Beyond epic man! Do you have any logistical info posted on that epic?

@Cyclingabout 3 месяца назад

There's a great ride report on Bicycle South called "TO HELL ‘N GONE - Bikepacking the Klein Karoo", which we found useful. Also, you'll need to contact Boplaas Cottages to get a code for the gate (it's too big to sneak around/over), which is included when you book camping at their site.

@inakiarmendariz5741 3 месяца назад

Amazing video and adventure. Thanks to share it and thanks for your web, that is s reference. Have you already gone to Leshoto? I'm planning for next year. Which season you recomend to travel to that area?

@charlesredick9424 3 месяца назад

There is a little town/village named HELL on Nosy Be off Madagascar. Funny thing is they had lots of touristy things for sale but no hats, shirts, bags etc saying that you’ve been to hell and back or similar.

@GordoGambler 3 месяца назад

How's she liking the Koga Rohloff14 vs the Pinion Priority? GIs range is a bit lessened. I've been watching another guy on a world tour on a Cube 2x deFAILeur bike. Broke his pedals, crank, spokes, rear thru axle flange and a hotel broke his hanger. Hilariously clumsy.

@VeloObscura 3 месяца назад

Really impressive work filming and editing all on your phone. The editing must drive you crazy! Beautiful scenery as always.

@MrJx4000 3 месяца назад

So sorry to hear about your camera theft, but that still quite the ride, or bike hike maybe--definitely not a boring run.

@pl4free 3 месяца назад

you guys are crazy going down that descent holding a bike in SANDALS! One wrong step and your ankle is busted; and then who's coming to get you out of there. Splendid scenery though.

@Cyclingabout 3 месяца назад

There is a lot of risk in everything we do. I suspect the sandals are probably not the linchpin, however, based on a ridiculous amount of hike-a-bike and general hiking in sandals.

@brendonbussy6066 3 месяца назад

And strong ankles. Wearing sandles does that. You're also just more aware of your feet, and naturally more careful. And then of course there's the exotic sandle tan ❤😅

@pawel8365 3 месяца назад

Really great you didnt encounter any crime or misfortune. SA is a dangerous country.

@Cyclingabout 3 месяца назад

After five months of travel here, we've found 99% of South Africa to be perfectly safe. You just need to avoid crime hotspots, which locals almost always inform you about.

@andrewnorris5415 3 месяца назад

Cool journey. I've done similar pushes over steep rocky walking paths with my bike loaded up places in Wales in 35C heat. Was hard! Personally I would have taken the road you said? Is the road busy with traffic? I would not mind a fair bit more riding to avoid pushing up terrain like that. And a real risk can twist an ankle, has to be factored in? EDIT - was it all downhill - that is less bad !

@sandgroper1970 3 месяца назад

43 degrees air temperature god knows what it was reflecting off the rocks. Hope you had plenty of water / fluids to drink to keep hydrated.

@MrAsteliks007 3 месяца назад

I wish you could try a cold climate for your next trip. We get it you and the world traveler preform well in hot dry climates. Now how about cold and wet perhaps even with negative temperatures?

@Cyclingabout 3 месяца назад

I’m not one to go out of my way to be cold. As soon as it starts cooling down, I head for the equator. 😅

@brandywell44 3 месяца назад

Imagine that, five generations in that isolated spot. They did so well all of them to thrive. Beautiful country.

@user-xm8xz3sq3j 3 месяца назад

Beautiful place. Thanks. What is the width of your tires ?

@Cyclingabout 3 месяца назад

We use 2.8” or 71mm tires.

@user-xm8xz3sq3j 3 месяца назад

@@Cyclingabout thanks and what is the model ?

@Cyclingabout 3 месяца назад

Schwalbe G-One

@gur262 3 месяца назад

Thoughts on frame mounted front racks? I'm used to putting pretty horrendous weight on the rear of my bike but at some point space runs out and I'd also like some balance. Never used front panniers, did strap the groceries on top of my ➰ handlebar. That's no good . steering is impacted . seems to me weight to the bars gotta be light as seen with your somewhat small front bag. It seems a no brainer to me that touring bikes should have front racks but they dont ( citybikes sometimes do. Schindelhauer. Riese Müller. Fiido titan luggage hauling e fatbike). It would not prevent you from using panniers too. Only clashes with dropbars.

@Cyclingabout 3 месяца назад

Weight on the front fork is not a problem if it's done well, in fact, it can even improve the handling characteristics of a bike! The best practice location for any front weight is directly on the steering axis + mounted as low as possible.

@GordoGambler 3 месяца назад

I ride strictly on roads on a heavy custom frame with Rohloff14 and a SA XL-FDD dyno drum brake, 120 lbs loaded with too much metal stuff. I designed it all 100%. I have a 8L or so CF trunk bolted to the head tube, looks like a shark nose. LOL. Works fantastic and 100% waterproof. I also have a CF pouch over the BB and CF wrapped seat tube to hold it all together. Also have a CF wrapped thermos under that for tools. Works like a ballast tank. LOL. Also a partial frame bag. 2 plastic bike bins for the rear storage. Crosswinds have NO effect. I have old style swept riser chrome handlebars on all my IGH bikes. 100% hotel stays.

@ucanskixc568 2 месяца назад

@@Cyclingabout I have always tried to run 45/55% of the bike weight.

@mohammedziauddin601 3 месяца назад

Wow, the greatest views of Africa ever. . . I wonder, have you ever meet up with RU-vidr Itchyboots?

@elachichai 3 месяца назад

How do you buy Koga outside Europe where they don't have any stores

@crculver2068 3 месяца назад

Curious about why you still use a front lowrider rack in spite of your love for riding such coarse terrain. Is this something imposed by your sponsor, or do you personally feel this is superior to mounting fork bags or Ortlieb Fork Packs a bit higher?

@Cyclingabout 3 месяца назад

I almost never have to take my front panniers off (including for this hikeabike). I use them because I like the volume, easy organisation, and easy removal. Plus the weight is low and on the steering axis.

@David_a_journeyman_curmudgeon 3 месяца назад

Sat down to research Poisson probability distribution, ended up watching bicycle touring videos.

@shannonletourneau2766 3 месяца назад

What brand of bikes are you using?

@Cyclingabout 3 месяца назад

KOGA WorldTraveller

@xxwookey 3 месяца назад

You know this is a quality channel because the thumbnail _isn't_ the nice lady in the pool. The hike-a-bike section looked quite tiresome, but at least the weather was nice :-)

@Xtrem3weirdow 3 месяца назад

06:14 So why was this sign there? Did you know you would be safe and not shot? If I understand correctly, this used to be a danger, but now there is noone linving there. Right?

@Cyclingabout 3 месяца назад

It's just a funny sign someone put up.

@pantidropper 3 месяца назад

Hello mate, I’ve commented on your video you made 2 years ago about the concept of driveshafts on a bike. I just wanted to see if you were still posting videos and you are. If you have time could you please have a look at my comment and if you can help at all I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks again, James

@truth-Hurts375 3 месяца назад

No big deal....there was...not sure if its on anymore...a Race...To Hell and Back. First day you race over the mountain to The Hell...Sleep there...Next day you race back...was always big fun....

@rashadabdullah9769 3 месяца назад

When is Cyclingabout the motion picture coming out? I heard in metal gear solid 5 you were going to a boss fight in afghanistan, punished venom snake vs cyclist belt drive. But it got cut bcoz konami fired kojima. Also heard you encountered Mokele-mbembe in africa and quetzalcoatlus in south america! (⁠☉⁠｡⁠☉⁠)⁠! I cant wait to hear how you escaped death and what you discovered!

@delkelso 2 месяца назад

hate to post this here, but can't login to your website. i'm submitting the correct e-mail address, but never get a reset link via e-mail. bought your books, so i know i have an account. thx for help.

@PEDALSnPROJECTS 3 месяца назад

If there's a road why not take a car i say

@RomanoCortesJorge 3 месяца назад

I think that even more tragic than the decline of the isolated community of European settlers in this valley is the utter lack of any indigenous African (Khoisan?) people from the land that was once their home prior to colonization. I don't see any in the video. It would been more meaningful to hear their story. It's tragic to see that the end of apartheid did not result in the repatriation of all stolen native land and plundered wealth.

@ARonAR 3 месяца назад

The South African government allowed Khoisan families (up until 1998) to pursue land claims which existed prior to 1913. The South African Deputy Chief Land Claims Commissioner, Thami Mdontswa, has said that constitutional reform would be required to enable Khoisan people to pursue further claims to land from which their direct ancestors were removed prior to 9 June 1913

@komgen 3 месяца назад

i admire your determination but the title of the video is grossly exaggerated. no one survives hell. you might have endured a lot of pain and trouble but that my friend... is not hell.

@Cyclingabout 3 месяца назад

The valley is called “The Hell”. Anyone that goes has literally been to Hell.

@REDHOTPOFFER 3 месяца назад

I can attest to that...