Munga 2018 Race news

[tubed]

Too much pain for Mike must be serious pain.

That doesn't sound like Mike - wonder what's up.

[Shebeen]

That doesn't sound like Mike - wonder what's up.

We'll hear about it in due course I'm sure.

He got a lift arranged and I'm guessing he went to the finish.

 

It's nice to see the support for him here, as he really has been extensively open on how to prepare for this sort of event. I can imagine his blog posts have got a lot of riders further than they would have on their own.

 

Viva nutty prof, viva

[The Munga]

Great story this. Sthembiso Masango wins the development category for the 3rd time! Check what he has invested his previous prize money on!

[taito]

Great stuff Alex .Real impressive story.

[loufou]

Got to mention Karina Brits. Doing quite well this year.

Made it to Tankwa Padstal last year, after refusing to give up.

Real commitment!

[Al Pal]

That is so cool. Awsome.

Well Done Sthembiso

[Slowbee]

Wet weather arriving late sunday night early monday morning. Those back guys are going to be in for a tough finish. And lonely finish. Not alot of supporters will be out in the rain. But then again the lack of fanfare at the finish is part of this ride and it is great.

[CogitoErgoSum]

Wet weather arriving late sunday night early monday morning. Those back guys are going to be in for a tough finish. And lonely finish. Not alot of supporters will be out in the rain. But then again the lack of fanfare at the finish is part of this ride and it is great.

Yeah, I agree that the lack of pomp and seromony is part of the lure. But then again, the sponsors would want some sort of exposure?

 

Even then just utilize social media more effectively with live feeds if the RD doesn't want too many people at the finish

[Dicky DQ]

The finish is 1000x better than in the past. Great venue.

[taito]

The Sutherland hotel is going to be full today.Most of the midfield will be there.

 

The right move is to get going today before 3 as you want to get down the waapad drop In the light.

 

But the wind up that little pass just out of Sutherland is crazy crazy strong,,,,,vasbyt almal.

[NC_lurker]

Just had a look at the results...

 

It appears Kevin Benkenstein beat Fanie Venter into 3rd by 1min! After 1000km...that's a crazy way to end it.

Anyone know if it was basically a sprint at the finish?

[Kranswurm]

Wet weather arriving late sunday night early monday morning. Those back guys are going to be in for a tough finish. And lonely finish. Not alot of supporters will be out in the rain. But then again the lack of fanfare at the finish is part of this ride and it is great.

Generally the only supporters will be family or friends of the riders

Supporters in number are directly proportionate to the number of local entrants

Look at any finish of an event and when the front runners come in its deserted.Here in SA no one is really interested in the winners

[Calculus Bikes]

Couldn't watch any more dots so drove through to Doolhof to welcome Heinrich home yesterday.

 

What an amazing effort from him on the ride and Alex and team on the event.

 

Well done and thanks for putting CALCULUS on the map!

 

 

@Heinrichvisser crosses the line in 2nd in 54hrs and 15 mins.

[raptor]

Great story this. Sthembiso Masango wins the development category for the 3rd time! Check what he has invested his previous prize money on!

3 wins? How long can you ride as a development rider?

[Knersboy]

So can anyone post the top 5 please? The dots went a bit bos last evening and I missed the order of three to five.

[Rudi Pollard]

Ramses 1st, hein 2nd, Chris 3rd, Kevin 4th, dion 5th, Fanie 6th. 4-6 finished together