Munga 2021

[JJDT]

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.

[Spy007]

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.

[Jewbacca]

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.

 

[Ozzie NL]

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

 

 

[Andrew Steer]

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...

[Spy007]

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.

[TyronLab]

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...

[JohanDiv]

https://www.facebook.com/575418568/videos/pcb.10161601505068569/592316218513823

 

Jeezzz..insane stuff Sam!

[taito]

I have Munga fever again 2022 mmm

[taito]

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

[JohanDiv]

[DIPSLICK]

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 

 

[walkerr]

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.

[Fat Boab]

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!

[Shebeen]

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.

[Shebeen]

On 12/4/2021 at 5:05 PM, taito said:

The leading lady has gone off route and taken a shortcut..HKGK

 

On 12/4/2021 at 8:37 PM, River Rat said:

I wonder what the censure will be a DQ or just excluded from the medals? 

 

On 12/4/2021 at 9:00 PM, Prince Albert Cycles said:

Or a time penalty

 

On 12/5/2021 at 9:04 AM, milky4130 said:

has there been an outcome yet? if so I missed it but if the event is CSA sanctioned then judging by the current trend of Cycling in SA that is a definite DQ,

 

On 12/5/2021 at 10:40 AM, Jack Black SA said:

Yes 90min time Penalty was instated! Martie Joubert won!

That is the rule! She won fair and square!

 

one tough lady!!!!

I just checked the rules*.

I wouldn't be suprised if #2 lodged a protest big money involved here, and the rules are pretty clear in this case.

Surely CSA commissaire decision?

 

 

BUT there is this iffy statement that disclaims everything.

We don't want to sound like stiffs, but any rider found breaking the rules, will be penalised or disqualified. So make sure you are familiar with the rules before setting out on your Munga journey.

INTRODUCTION AND THE DPA These rules serve as a guideline for both riders and the Race Director and Commissaire. For the riders, they should use these rules to develop a good understanding of the criteria through which fairness is applied. For the Race Director and Commissaire, these rules will inform and guide their thinking into making a fair decision when dealing with rule infringes and contraventions. The Race Director will use a Dual Principle Approach (DPA) in deciding what is a fair decision. The two principles in the DPA are the letter of the law and the spirit or motivation behind the contravention. The following describes what these two principles are about:

1. The letter of the law: This is the actual rules document that break down the various rules and contracts and consequent penalties. So what does the rule specifically say and what is its intention?

2. The spirit or motivation of the offence: This means what was motivating the individual when he broke a rule? Was it a complete accident, or was he intentionally trying to obtain an unfair advantage? In using the DPA, the Race Director will look at both aspects. Obviously the first will be easy to determine as the rules document lays out the law so to speak. The second one is harder to determine but the Race Director, along with the Commissaire and any other person that the Race Director deems relevant in the specific case, will assess what motivated the rider when he broke a rule. Using both principles, the Race Director will then make a call whether the infraction has been unfair to other competitors or not, and whether the rider in question has gained an advantage. The ultimate objective is to make a fair decision. The rules are subservient to the principle of fairness. In addition, the Munga is a semi-supported race and as such, there are some unique elements to the Race. This means the parameters and rules need to be clearly defined, appreciated and understood by all riders. It is the rider’s responsibility to make sure he is familiar with and understands all of the Rules and the implications thereof, as well as the DPA. If a rider is unclear about any of the Rules, the onus is on the rider to contact the Race organizer and seek clarity.

 

 

 

* I assume this document from the website are the current rules, The only date is a spot price of bitcoin from november 2019, which is a little bit ourdated.