by Cat Greer | Sep 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Never underestimate an old man on a bike. The same goes, of course, for women. What the definition of an “old man” or “old woman” really is remains a matter of perception. Yet when I look at how phenomenally hard some of those men and women performed last night and...
by Cat Greer | Aug 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Most riders say they want adventure. They say they want challenge. But when the road gets long, dark, and lonely, most fold. That’s where the Munga Grit North West comes in. This is not some sanitized fun ride. This is a shot across the bow. A test. A preview of the...
by Cat Greer | Jul 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Truth in Lycra: Mental Toughness, Munga Style, and Why It Matters Beyond the Race The average age of male entrants to The Munga is 49.5 years. Now, before I get into trouble, let me say this: we respectfully exclude all lady riders from what follows — they somehow...
by Cat Greer | Jul 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
They call it “The Munga” – a 1,100-kilometre, single-stage, non-stop mountain bike race through the South African Karoo. It’s brutal, unapologetic, and very, very real. The terrain alone strips you bare. But it’s not the sand or the sun that breaks you. It’s not the...
