A picturesque 60km race right in the heart of Cygnet. A unique and iconic event to challenge all levels of cyclist.
A local tradition run by Hobart Wheelers for over 20 years sees this handicapped race take riders up gruelling hills, along the flowing coast and put their bike handling skills to the test on the infamous 8km gravel section.
Whether a seasoned pro or weekend warrior, this is the one Tasmanian event that should never be missed.
Mass Start Race
Hell of the South definitely isn’t for the faint hearted, however it has to be one of our favourite routes to not only race but to ride our bike on.
We want to reiterate the fact that while Hell of the South is categorised as a ‘race’, don’t let it deter you from entering and enjoying the scenery. If you just want to enjoy our picturesque 60km loop on closed roads without the pressure of finishing first, or riding fast, just indicate as such on the booking form.
KOM / QOM Points
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3.7km
111m gain
2.9% average gradient
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4.0km
225m elevation gain
5.6% average gradient
Pricing
Early Bird (Before 1st October): $25
Standard (From 1st October): $35
Late (From 1st November): $45
These prices are for current AusCycling members.
Route Details
2 major climbs, 16km of gravel and one fast finish!
The route takes you out Cygnet, up the first 3.7km climb with a gentle average gradient of 2.9%. Don’t let the average gradient fool you, in a race setting, this climb is perfect for an early attack.
Riders will enjoy a brief and quick descent before turning left onto a closed Cygnet Coast rd. In the middle of this ‘big lap’, is an 8km gravel section where your bike handling abilities will be put to the test. If you’re in a big group, you’ll want to be switched on.
Once back in Cygnet, riders will begin the second ‘small loop’, taking a left hand turn up Wattle Grove rd. This 4km, 5.6% hill is sure to break up the groups and differentiate the climbers from the sprinters.
The final 20km back to Cygnet will be a test to see whether those off the front can hold on or whether the power of the bigger riders on the flat can chase the climbers down.
