The Munga

[Mamil]

1 hour ago, Skubarra said:

Due to too many hours working I never got round to responding but what a great write-up! One of the creeds I live by is that I refuse to do any ride, race or otherwise longer than 250km. Your write up of this epic adventure inspired me for a few moments to reconsider that life choice.

All the best for your wife, I trust she will make a full recovery and I hope that next year this time we will read on here how you tamed the Tankwa! 

Thanks!!

 

The Munga event and the people surrounding it are a special bunch. Race rules permit me to roll over my end of year full Munga entry once so full Munga is now 2025 with only a small additional cost - you don't get that with most events!!! 

S.O. is in good spirits - treatment plan being formulated this week after more tests last week - it's a journey for sure!!

[Mamil]

Ahem - so Munga 24 is back on for me. 

I get queasy and that strange feeling when the testes retract a little bit thinking about it.

How's everyone's preparation going?

[gemmerbal]

18 hours ago, Mamil said:

Ahem - so Munga 24 is back on for me. 

I get queasy and that strange feeling when the testes retract a little bit thinking about it.

How's everyone's preparation going?

Enjoy it! I cannot make it this year, but I will definitely suffer from FOMO come the end of November. 

[Roneblack46]

Super excited for this one. Lots of new for me:

1) MTB/Gravel Monster Cross bike - first time on a gravel configuration. (3 months now)

2) Gears this year not SS

3) New shoes - received today. 

4) Changing to wider gravel bars end of September. On order from US. 

5) New time goal - going to be a challenge.

 

@Gemmerbal - pity you're not doing it - you have unfinished business...

 

Updates on below pic:

Front suspension added - Rockshox Sid Ultimate SL Brain

Lowered aerobars - now on 60mm riser.

Edited September 12, 2024 by Roneblack46

[gemmerbal]

8 hours ago, Roneblack46 said:

Super excited for this one. Lots of new for me:

1) MTB/Gravel Monster Cross bike - first time on a gravel configuration. (3 months now)

2) Gears this year not SS

3) New shoes - received today. 

4) Changing to wider gravel bars end of September. On order from US. 

5) New time goal - going to be a challenge.

 

@Gemmerbal - pity you're not doing it - you have unfinished business...

 

Updates on below pic:

Front suspension added - Rockshox Sid Ultimate SL Brain

Lowered aerobars - now on 60mm riser.

That looks like a lekker setup. Ja I’m 1 from 2, last year still bugs me, but don’t worry, I’ll be back, I need another stripe on my shirt! 

[Mamil]

2024 munga starts Wednesday.....

How about a little donation for TEARS

https://mamil.co.za/mamils-munga-for-tears/

[love2fly]

On 12/7/2023 at 1:11 PM, Jewbacca said:

I am pretty sure I can make the BMX 'Munga capable'

I already have adapted tubeless 20x2.25 tires and disc brakes. 

If I can sort out the seated position and get the frame bags sewn up I reckon it won't be too bad

Can you not get the right length seatpost machined to fit the frame and seat etc?

[gemmerbal]

5 hours ago, Mamil said:

2024 munga starts Wednesday.....

How about a little donation for TEARS

https://mamil.co.za/mamils-munga-for-tears/

You might see me on the route somewhere between Tankwa Padstal and Da Doer Padstal - on my 2-wheeled beast with an internal combustion engine. This year has been a lazy year for me, I’ll get back into the swing of things next year, Munga 2025 is penned in! Good luck and enjoy!

Edited November 22, 2024 by gemmerbal

[Sepia]

Is there a list of people taking part?

Are the numbers up from last year?

[Mamil]

I think there are 250 entries... A record number.

[gemmerbal]

4 hours ago, Sepia said:

Is there a list of people taking part?

Are the numbers up from last year?

Start list attached. 

FINAL MUNGA 2024 RIDER RECKON.pdf

[gemmerbal]

5 minutes ago, Mamil said:

I think there are 250 entries... A record number.

Sounds about right, it’s the 10 year anniversary edition, bummed to be missing out if I’m honest. 

[gemmerbal]

7 minutes ago, Mamil said:

I think there are 250 entries... A record number.

I will be contributing to your worthy cause. Good luck and enjoy every minute! And thank you for what you are doing for the animals!

[Prince Albert Cycles]

On 11/23/2024 at 11:11 AM, gemmerbal said:

Start list attached. 

FINAL MUNGA 2024 RIDER RECKON.pdf 155.02 kB · 20 downloads

And who is Mamil on this list ? Need to follow his dot . And Jewbecca

Edited November 26, 2024 by Prince Albert Cycles

[RustyHWR]

Almost time. What is the link for DOT watching please?

[Brakepad]

1 hour ago, RustyHWR said:

Almost time. What is the link for DOT watching please?

Munga MTB 2024 Tracking - The Munga