Andrew Steer Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 I think Alex riding meant Erik was busy with all the logistics. So he wasn't with his camera. Well that was the difference I sawYip, that's pretty much spot on... Media coverage is everything if you want to grow an event - no matter how good something is, if you don't create the necessary interest through visuals and other means, the growth will remain slow. Like I said somewhere earlier in the thread, this event, and these guys deserve better. The Cape Epic from the start was a master of getting their event out there... 4/5 photographers full time for the 8 days. High quality images available to all the media daily. Now days we have live visuals from on the route. They are different animals for sure (Epic & Munga) but if you want to ever get that million dollar carrot on the finish line, people need to be asking you at braais if you've ever done the Munga. Lurch the stalker and Farrnus 2
Lurch the stalker Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 people need to be asking you at braais if you've ever done the Munga.We all know that to non-cyclists the only race in Gauteng is 947 (or CTCT for WC, etc)... Kalahari Vegmot, Andrew Steer and Long Wheel Base 3
eddy Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 We all know that to non-cyclists the only race in Gauteng is 947 (or CTCT Argust for WC, etc)... Fixed Long Wheel Base, Lurch the stalker, Bloukrans and 2 others 5
Shebeen Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 Yip, that's pretty much spot on... Media coverage is everything if you want to grow an event - no matter how good something is, if you don't create the necessary interest through visuals and other means, the growth will remain slow. Like I said somewhere earlier in the thread, this event, and these guys deserve better. The Cape Epic from the start was a master of getting their event out there... 4/5 photographers full time for the 8 days. High quality images available to all the media daily. Now days we have live visuals from on the route. They are different animals for sure (Epic & Munga) but if you want to ever get that million dollar carrot on the finish line, people need to be asking you at braais if you've ever done the Munga.yes, you do need this, but it's also part of getting in the whole sponsor network. It's all inter related. eg. this is a daily Vid from EA this year,5mins of on the course coverage all edited in. it tells quite a bit of the story, but it still only gets 2000 views. Whereas a kardashian will get 1million views for brushing her teeth. they also had pro photogs uploading epic shots each day too. jdwet1980, Pulse and Andrew Steer 3
Long Wheel Base Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 yes, you do need this, but it's also part of getting in the whole sponsor network. It's all inter related. eg. this is a daily Vid from EA this year,5mins of on the course coverage all edited in. it tells quite a bit of the story, but it still only gets 2000 views. Whereas a kardashian will get 1million views for brushing her teeth. they also had pro photogs uploading epic shots each day too.There are lots of stupid people in the world.
Shebeen Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 There are lots of stupid people in the world.and some of the stupidest ones enter the Munga?! Lurch the stalker 1
Moriarty Posted March 11, 2018 Posted March 11, 2018 Jip . Rode Saturday and Sunday. And back in the gym this evening.I really dont want to throw it all away over the festive season.Read your article on the munga ride in Ride yesterday, well done, very interesting write up, contains a lot of very wise advice for anyone wanting to take on a ride like this for the first time. And well done on the ride too, lots of self discipline seems to be in your nature! walkerr, BigDL and Vetseun 3
taito Posted March 11, 2018 Posted March 11, 2018 for me ,getting the crowds out to the Munga is not what that events about.It is about me,myself and I saying,,,can I finish this monster. The thrill of spending many nights alone in the middle of nowhere with the Milky Way above and challenging myself to the limit,,that is the Munga . This event is not impossible to finish you do not have to be some superman ,what you need is discipline ,some training and vasbyt.I will never forget that feeling of rolling over the line,that moment in time what I will take to my grave. Get busy living guys ,time is short. BigDL, BuffsVintageBikes, BSG and 6 others 9
Underachiever Posted March 11, 2018 Posted March 11, 2018 Read Vettes' race report, inspirational. Would love for him to share his training program with us. How far do you have to go to make this a reality. walkerr, peetwindhoek and Vetseun 3
walkerr Posted April 13, 2018 Posted April 13, 2018 Read Vettes' race report, inspirational. Would love for him to share his training program with us. How far do you have to go to make this a reality. You press the Enter button ... Underachiever 1
nathrix Posted April 18, 2018 Posted April 18, 2018 One of my T’s jumped on my Ride magazine while i was feeding them... Underachiever and IH8MUD 2
Tim Brink Posted April 18, 2018 Posted April 18, 2018 One of my T’s jumped on my Ride magazine while i was feeding them...That was unnecessary. BSG 1
AfricaMike Posted October 30, 2018 Posted October 30, 2018 After reading through all 100 pages of the 2017 Munga and with only a month to go to the start of the 2018 edition all I can say is......fricken machines! WOW!.......seriously inspiring - and to all of you who are getting those last preparations done before the end of November - good luck and God bless! Dot watchers....on your marks, get-set,......... BSG 1
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