ChrisF Posted December 6, 2021 Share Noob question .... When do the sweeper truck swoop in on the last riders ? Or are they afforded the opportunity to ride to the end for a few more hours ? Absolute RESPECT to each and everyone that rode the race, despite what the clock might have said .... Red Robin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJDT Posted December 6, 2021 Share 2 minutes ago, ChrisF said: Noob question .... When do the sweeper truck swoop in on the last riders ? Or are they afforded the opportunity to ride to the end for a few more hours ? Absolute RESPECT to each and everyone that rode the race, despite what the clock might have said .... I think it depends how far are they from the finish...if they are close they will finish the course but it will not be official. ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy007 Posted December 6, 2021 Share You can finish tomorrow if you want but wont be official. a few have done that to just cover the distance Only people that have done or attempted knows what it takes just to enter never mind the rest of the journey. All winners finish or not. Danger Dassie, Prince Albert Cycles, Andrew Steer and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted December 6, 2021 Share On another note, it is Mrs Munga's birthday today! Nicky Booyens, the only person to have completed all the full length riding and running editions of the Munga. Prince Albert Cycles, JohanDiv, Spy007 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie NL Posted December 6, 2021 Share 40 minutes ago, Spy007 said: You can finish tomorrow if you want but wont be official. a few have done that to just cover the distance Only people that have done or attempted knows what it takes just to enter never mind the rest of the journey. All winners finish or not. Don't think Alex will let you finish too late as he cannot assume responsibility for people being still en route well after the event has finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Steer Posted December 6, 2021 Share 34 minutes ago, Jewbacca said: On another note, it is Mrs Munga's birthday today! Nicky Booyens, the only person to have completed all the full length riding and running editions of the Munga. The only person Chuck Norris is really scared of... LBKloppers, ChrisF, Thug and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy007 Posted December 6, 2021 Share 11 minutes ago, Ossie NL said: Don't think Alex will let you finish too late as he cannot assume responsibility for people being still en route well after the event has finished They dont it is up to you. Danger Dassie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyronLab Posted December 6, 2021 Share As someone that sneaked in 18min before the cutoff for the Munga Grit Cradle I can start to comprehend what mental and physical state you must be in for the last few hours of this, even though its not even close to what they go through. Chapeau to every that crossed the start line, winner, finisher, or scratched. You're a ballsy sunnavabitch to get that far. And even if you miss the cutoff, you should still be proud. Making it onto the podium here is an amazing accomplishment, but I have a hell of a lot of respect (maybe even more) for those that cross the line in the final hours. The hardship you have gone through in the last five days, the determination in the face of adversity, is something few people get to truly experience in modern life. I tip my hat to you. Now, to figure out how to scratch R20k out of my arse for a 2022 entry... walkerr, ChrisF, coppi and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanDiv Posted December 6, 2021 Share https://www.facebook.com/575418568/videos/pcb.10161601505068569/592316218513823 Jeezzz..insane stuff Sam! WaynejG, Rowl and Spafsack 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taito Posted December 6, 2021 Share I have Munga fever again 2022 mmm walkerr, JohanDiv and Andrew Steer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taito Posted December 6, 2021 Share 1 hour ago, JohanDiv said: https://www.facebook.com/575418568/videos/pcb.10161601505068569/592316218513823 Jeezzz..insane stuff Sam! Jo I remember my feet also swollen.My r/s knee was moer toe and my wife said I was moer grumpy for a week .The Munga is next level tough JJDT and JohanDiv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanDiv Posted December 6, 2021 Share gemmerbal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted December 6, 2021 Share 2 minutes ago, JohanDiv said: That’s the clearest definition of FULL AND FINAL🤣🤣🤣🤣 no charity ribbons🤣🤣 love it, feel for those who worked their asses off (literally) but it’s good to see not everyone hands out ribbons, vetty and all the others who came so close but no medal, STILL ALL LEGENDS in everyone’s eyes and minds inspirational for all of us WANNABEES CONSIDERING the conditions I think it’s safe to say most would have done well had Mother Nature not thrown a curve ball of gigantic proportions at you all justinafrika, NotSoBigBen, _David_ and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkerr Posted December 6, 2021 Share 10 minutes ago, DIPSLICK said: That’s the clearest definition of FULL AND FINAL🤣🤣🤣🤣 no charity ribbons🤣🤣 love it, feel for those who worked their asses off (literally) but it’s good to see not everyone hands out ribbons, vetty and all the others who came so close but no medal, STILL ALL LEGENDS in everyone’s eyes and minds inspirational for all of us WANNABEES CONSIDERING the conditions I think it’s safe to say most would have done well had Mother Nature not thrown a curve ball of gigantic proportions at you all Agreed - also glad to see the 120hrs was held firm. It would devalue the event not too. And in the eyes of all of us who dot watch, everyone gets recognition for their bravery taking part. No bending of rules needed for that accolade - it's a given. WaynejG, Brakenjan, JohanDiv and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted December 6, 2021 Share 5 minutes ago, walkerr said: Agreed - also glad to see the 120hrs was held firm. It would devalue the event not too. And in the eyes of all of us who dot watch, everyone gets recognition for their bravery taking part. No bending of rules needed for that accolade - it's a given. As one who knows he doesnt have 'the right stuff' for an event like this, I agree. Keep it "the toughest race on earth" and make it inspirational for participants, finishers, winners and watchers. PS and now that the e-bike 'trial' has been done...so far and no further. They are clearly not in the spirit of an event like this - elsewhere perhaps - and I hope not to see them in The Munga again. Moan off! DIPSLICK, Comrade J, ChrisF and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted December 6, 2021 Share On 12/3/2021 at 10:38 PM, milky4130 said: Oh dear, this can't be good for Gert, hope he gets back on track soon. that is pretty standard. gps gets a fix but continuously uploads position as it goes from 5km accuracy to 5m. cyclist didn't move a meter during that time. walkerr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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