nathrix Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 Current positions: John Ntuli: 128.1 km; Chris Van Zyl: 125.7 km; Grant Usher: 122.5 km; Kobus Barnard: 121.2 km; Amy Mcdougall: 120.7 km; (0 minutes ago) -- at 05:02:02 PM (SAST) 12/02/15
IH8MUD Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 Just out interest. What is the cut-off policy in the Munga. Surely they can not sit at the end, 2-weeks later, still waiting for someone who is taking their sweet time?
Slowbee Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 Definitely. I think it has to be on any bucket list Something to tell the kids about.might need to get some advice from you then
Slowbee Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 Just out interest. What is the cut-off policy in the Munga. They can not sit at the end after 2-weeks for someone taking their sweet time? is cut off not 5 days ?
Slowbee Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 There are no bags what you carry is what you have, which makes this so much cooler. No outside assistance at all.so tim's bike was posted earlier - just a bag on the front. But what else do you carry if everything else is provided ? If you using a GPS surely you need battery back up ?
nathrix Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 You have to complete it in 120 Hrs = 5 days There are five rest stations along the race route, spaced roughly 200km apart from the start. At each of these stations riders will be able to eat and sleep. Riders do not have to stop at the station or sleep if they don't want to. It is totally up to them.Apart from the five stations riders will also have access to water points roughly every 50 to 60kms. This is an unsupported race so no rider will be allowed to have support from outside in any physical form. Riders will have access to a mechanical station in each of the 5 stops. Riders will not have access to a bag during the race, only at the finish.
nathrix Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 so tim's bike was posted earlier - just a bag on the front. But what else do you carry if everything else is provided ? If you using a GPS surely you need battery back up ? You need lights, lights that don’t die. As long as the wheels are turning your light is burning. A dynamo hub is an essential component of your race strategy if you are going for the prize money. It means you won't have to carry additional batteries, you don’t have to stop and charge your GPS or your phone. This could do it all in one bullet proof package. This could be the difference between winning or losing.How much kit are you going to ride with? Are you going to go ultra-light, carrying only the bare minimum or do you want to pack for every eventuality? Whichever strategy you choose, you do not want the weight on your back. With innovative, lightweight, and weatherproof bike bags you can configure your adventure any which way you choose. http://themunga.com/thebike
Slowbee Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 between nathrix and velouria, i should be sorted for next year
gummibear Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 You have to complete it in 120 Hrs = 5 days What would your avg need to be over the 5 days to make cutoff??
Slowbee Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 1000km/120 = 8.33km/hr if you dont stop riding. factor a 30 min stop every 100km thats 5 hrs for stops, make it total of 25 hrs for stops with sleep and other things then 1000/95 = 10.5 km/hr which is manageable ... I think, or at least that is what my planning is another way to do it might be 200km/18 hr day = 11 km/hr I will figure this out as the planning for next year progress's.
nathrix Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 The riders have crossed/busy crossing the R704 1st pic is the direction they are riding from.2nd pic is the direction they are riding to. (pics from Google street view)
Gen Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 The riders have crossed/busy crossing the R704 1st pic is the direction they are riding from.2nd pic is the direction they are riding to. (pics from Google street view)Oh man.. trying to get to those mountains. .which you can see forever before you get there.. damn hard enough driving through the karoo..never mind cycling through it.
nathrix Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 Current positions: Chris Van Zyl: 148.7 km; John Ntuli: 148.3 km; Hannele Steyn: 141.3 km; John DeBruyn: 141.4 km; (0 minutes ago) -- at 06:00:03 PM (SAST) 12/02/15
StevieL Posted December 2, 2015 Author Posted December 2, 2015 It's gonna be a flippin' long night for some
nathrix Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 martin dreyer @martindreyer3 7h7 hours agoYou've done some wicked hard training John, now go enjoy the race.... #Munga Started 60secs ago #SufferFestOfChoice martin dreyer @martindreyer3 7h7 hours agoWe've discussed Munga strategy till the cows come home. All the best RMB CAL Zulu & good friend, John Ntuli. @USNSA
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