WHAT IF YOU COULD TOUR THE MUNGA ROUTE???
EVERY YEAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN SUMMER, A GROUP OF CRAZY CYCLISTS WILL TAKE ON WHAT HAS BEEN DUBBED ‘THE TOUGHEST RACE ON EARTH’…THE MUNGA!
STRETCHING OVER 1000 KILOMETRES, RIDERS HAVE ONLY FIVE DAYS TO MAKE IT THROUGH THE KAROO AND REACH DOOLHOF WINE FARM IN WELLINGTON BEFORE THE CUTOFF. THE WINDS ARE UNRELENTING, THE ROADS SOUL DESTROYING, THE HEAT RELENTLESS AND PULVERISING. FOR SOME, ITS A RACE, FOR OTHERS A PILGRIMAGE. BUT FOR ALL, ITS ABOUT SURVIVAL. THE MUNGA IS MORE THAN JUST A RACE, ITS A CROSS OVER TO THE OTHER SIDE. A GLIMPSE OF THE LIFE WE KNOW WE CAN LIVE, AND A REMINDER OF THE TYPE OF PERSON WE CAN BE. THROUGH ALL OF THIS SOME OF THE QUIET MYSTERY OF THE KAROO IS LOST IN THE EXHAUSTION AND SLEEP DEPRIVATION. BUT WHAT IF YOU COULD TAKE YOUR TIME AND SAVOUR ALL THE KAROO HAS TO OFFER? WHAT IF WE COULD TAKE YOU WERE IT ALL GOES DOWN, BUT WITHOUT THE PRESSURE OF CUTOFFS AND TEMPO AND EGO?
4th - 11th October 2025
ENTRIES OPENING SOON
CONTACT JACK BLACK - jackblack@themunga.com
COUNTDOWN TO THE 2024 MUNGA CYCLE TOUR
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THE ULTIMATE TOUR IN ULTRA ENDURANCE RACING
What is The Munga?
The
toughest races on earth
“At the Munga we celebrate what it is to be human. We know the fight. We know what it means to grovel, and grind, and crawl in desperation to the light at the end of the tunnel. We know what it’s like to hang on to a thread, but claw and pull it back till it’s a tight rope, and walk that thin line, balancing the life and death of dreams, till at last we lean forward and the momentum of action carries us inexorably towards our destiny! At the Munga, we know what it’s like to live, but really live”
Alex Harris – Munga Race Director
THIS ARE THE MUNGA PRINCIPLES
THIS IS A TOUR NOT A RACE
- Alex and/or Jack Black will accompany riders everyday.
- You are free to ride at your own pace and we will support every rider.
- We will have three vehicles that would be in front of the first rider and one behind the last rider, with the third somewhere in between
- We will setup mini waterpoints with snacks & sandwiches, and/or have lunch/brunches along the way each day at the actual Munga WP’s/RV’s
- The principle is to start very early (04:00 TO The principle is to start very early (04:00 TO 6:00) & finish by 17:00/18:00 every evening, in order to have a nice shower and to enjoy Dinner & Wine together and talk about the day’s experiences.
- This is a Tour and not a Race if anyone is confused
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF ITINERARY
Day 0 – 4th Oct Arrive & Check in at Villa Rose Guest House, Bloemfontein
Day 1 – 5th Oct Bloemfontein to Van der Kloofdam (WP1, WP2, RV1)
Day 2 – 6th Oct Van der Kloofdam to Britstown (WP3, WP4, RV2)
Day 3 – 7th Oct Britstown to Loxton (WP5, WP6, RV3)
Day 4 – 8th Oct Loxton to Sutherland (WP7, Fraserburg, WP8, RV4)
Day 5 – 9th Oct Sutherland to Da Doer Padstal (JoJo1, WP9)
Day 6 – 10th Oct Da Doer Padstal to Doolhof Wines (WP10, RV5/Ceres, Finish)
Day 7 – 11th Oct From Doolhof Wines – Return home
SOMETHING SPECIAL
The Munga Race Route tour follows the iconic Munga mountain bike race for the most part. Although on two of the days we will expose you to some private trails and sections that are not part of the race route. As such, it is steeped not just in race history, but in the varied and mysterious life that make up a karoo sheep farmer! Some unique aspects include:
- Roughly 1000km of the iconic Munga Race route
- Between 800m and 1200m of climbing per day
- Iconic race sections and passes including the Ouberg Pass, Razzle Dazzle, Bo-Swaarmoed and more!
- Farm-cooked meals in the evenings by some of the Munga race hosts themselves
- A selection of fine wines to make the days riding more memorable
- A visit to two remote Boer War battlefields and a short talk at each.
- Access to vehicle support where possible.
- A chance to earn 3 tour stripes (white), and become a Sarge!
***Please note: The tour starts in Bloemfontein and ends in Wellington. Riders need to arrange their own transport to the start and from the finish. It is possible to have your car driven from Bloemfontein to Doolhof potentially at a fee (TBA). It is also possible to assist with travel arrangements so give us a shout!
THE ULTIMATE LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE YOU CAN HAVE ON A BICYCLE.
CONTACT US
LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON THE MUNGA SERIES?
Send us an email: JACKBLACK@themunga.com
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