The inaugural Munga has a fairy tale finish!

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It’s done. The morning after the inaugural Munga, I am feeling exhausted, somewhat relieved but thrilled!

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[Guest notmyname]

Good job Alex. From strength to strength.

[Slowbee]

"In you, random people found new heroes. In a strange kind of way, your journey might just have been the spark to begin their own."

 

THIS!

 

in everything

[Stretch]

Alex - absolutely superb race. we all enjoyed it thoroughly. during the course of the 100 page thread dedicated to the race we discussed ways to make us even more up to date with what was going on. The tracker was brilliant but sometimes we were left wondering what was going on because a popup went transparent or slowed or stopped. GU was a classic example. As spectators we were wanting to know - is it a mechanical? has he stopped to rest? it would be great to have some students on motor bikes setup between position 1 and position last to take photos - relay information - even if there is no cell coverage then two-way radio's could be used to a central communication centre..more regular twitter updates is what we were after.

 

The best part of the whole race was the lack of the glitz and glam as we see in all these stage races. The shorter timeframe when compared with the FC made it way more compelling and we were all glued to our screens for 5 solid days..and that is in your advantage. I realise of course, you need sponsors and I know the dream is to attract a sponsor for that big prize...but please dont lose sight of the fact that one of the great things about this was the lack of big corporate showing off its plumage. Next year you are going to have 2 or 3 times the entrants.....its going to be interesting to see how you approach it...best of luck and job well done

[tubed]

the hub has no peer for bringing this type of event right into our worlds, proven once again

[Shebeen]

great race Alex. There were some doubters beforehand with 'only' 43 entries, but I think it came together quite well.

 

Hopefully a big sponsor can help grow it, let's just hope it doesn't lose it's identity along the way.

[EmptyB]

Alex - absolutely superb race. we all enjoyed it thoroughly. during the course of the 100 page thread dedicated to the race we discussed ways to make us even more up to date with what was going on. The tracker was brilliant but sometimes we were left wondering what was going on because a popup went transparent or slowed or stopped. GU was a classic example. As spectators we were wanting to know - is it a mechanical? has he stopped to rest? it would be great to have some students on motor bikes setup between position 1 and position last to take photos - relay information - even if there is no cell coverage then two-way radio's could be used to a central communication centre..more regular twitter updates is what we were after.

 

The best part of the whole race was the lack of the glitz and glam as we see in all these stage races. The shorter timeframe when compared with the FC made it way more compelling and we were all glued to our screens for 5 solid days..and that is in your advantage. I realise of course, you need sponsors and I know the dream is to attract a sponsor for that big prize...but please dont lose sight of the fact that one of the great things about this was the lack of big corporate showing off its plumage. Next year you are going to have 2 or 3 times the entrants.....its going to be interesting to see how you approach it...best of luck and job well done

 

Stretch, you have summed it up for me too. Well said.

 

Congrats to Alex, the participants and all involved. Cant wait for next year...what a jol we all had following this event.    

[Rocket-Boy]

Seriously looking forward to the next one, I hope some of the hubbers that are interested actually make it to the start(and finish!) line.

 

Brilliant event this one.

[taito]

when does entry`s open

[Slowbee]

when does entry`s open

now we are talking serious business ! let me go fetch my morning tea

 

*i wonder if I can fit a little stove in for some tea*

**Edit: a small flask with warm water will be better**

[nathrix]

when does entry`s open

 

Best would be to subscribe to The Munga newsletter "The toughest newsletter on earth" and follow TheMungaMTB on Facebook and Twitter to get notified as soon as entries open or for any other relevant information

[Rocket-Boy]

I wonder how many entries they will allow and how quickly it will sell out.

Slowbee you need to do it, I badly want a hubber to cheer for!

[nathrix]

I wonder how many entries they will allow and how quickly it will sell out.

Slowbee you need to do it, I badly want a hubber to cheer for!

 

So far it's:

Dirt-rider - 1st in line

nathrix ® ©™ - 2nd in line

Slowbee - 3rd in line

 

[nathrix]

The Munga ‏@TheMungaMTB 1h1 hour ago
I know you all want info, pics etc but be patient. In good time. I'm going to head back along the route and show you where it all went down!

The Munga ‏@TheMungaMTB 2m2 minutes ago
Bain's Kloof Pass. The final drop down to the finish line.

[nathrix]

The Munga ‏@TheMungaMTB 6m6 minutes ago
Race Village 5. Eselfontein farm in Ceres. Thanks Deon and Janene!

[Slowbee]

So far it's:

Dirt-rider - 1st in line

nathrix ® ©™ - 2nd in line

Slowbee - 3rd in line

 

 

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