24 hours non-stop.

The ModiMolle is a Spring Endurance Festival focused around a 24hour bike race that follows a 50km loop in the Waterberg. Starting and ending at the Weesgerus holiday resort, riders will have to ride as many loops as they can in the 24hours.

Weesgerus, Modimolle 26-27 August 2023

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NO GUTS | NO GLORY

what is the munga grit modimolle 24hr?

24hrs, 10 loops, 500km!

10 loops, 10 stripes, zero to General!

Each loop is worth one stripe! You see, the thing is, people love our stripes but with only one Munga a year and two Grit races, it’s taking a long time to become a high-ranking officer! So we want to make the allure of stripes available to all.

Done three loops and you want to be an officer? Then set off for a fourth loop. It’s totally up to you. At 50km a loop, only the toughest of the tough, bravest of the brave, most desperate, valiant, eager beaver, riding warrior machine will do ten loops and walk away with the coveted General’s stripe!

The basics

Guess what, you don’t have to ride ten loops if you dont want to. Only want to do 2 loops, no problem. Its totally up to you. Below are the race options with this unusual 24hr format:

Race Categories:

Youth – R200 (1 loop max and younger than 18) 50km
Weekend Warriors – R450 (2 loops max) up to 100km
Mini Munga Mob – R900 (5 loops max) up to 250km
Munga Maniacs – R1800 (more than 5 loops) 250km to 500km
Team of 2 – R3200 {R1600pp} (10 loops) 500km
Team of 4 – R5800 {R1450pp} (10 loops) 500km
e-bike – Any of the solo categories.

The Grit 24hr Modimolle is a family oriented, fun filled festival of endurance! Based in the beautiful and comfortable Weesgerus holiday resort, riders will be allowed to access their family and friends as they come in. But be warned…this level of comfort comes with a heavy price. Resolve will melt, determination will fall by the side, motivations will be questioned as you embrace your loved one and think long and hard if you can set off for one more loop.

The 50km loop will follow remote dirt roads around the spectacular Waterberg so the riding will be non-technical. The weekend is focused on the family, so they can play a big role in rider support as they come in, but there is also a kids race to start them off on their own stripe journey!

THE MUNGA GRIT 24 HOUR MODIMOLLE

THE MUNGA GRIT 24 HOUR MODIMOLLE ROUTE

The Munga Grit 24hr ModiMolle race will be based at the Weesgerus holiday resort situated just 3km outside the town of ModiMolle (the old Nylstroom). So just 2 hours from Johannesburg, the resort is perfectly placed for an easy family weekend getaway. The actual loop will be approximately 50km and will start and end at the Weesgerus Resort. The loop will head out and follow quiet dirt roads through the spectacular Waterberg Biosphere before returning back to the resort.

With the race start at 12pm Saturday, and the cutoff 12pm Sunday, riders can do as many loops as they want within the 24 hours (within the category they have entered), and each time they come back they can enjoy the resort facilities.

*Note: the image on the right is to give you a general idea of the area. The specific loop may change in time.

A FUN, FAMILY, ENDURANCE FESTIVAL!

We understand the pull of endurance events away from family, and the complexity this creates. So the Grit 24hr ModiMolle has been designed to provide an opportunity for the whole family to take part in the endurance festival! The resort itself will play host to the transition area of each loop, and unlike all our other events, when a rider returns, he has full access to friends, family or even the heated pool! Now the family can play a key part in their riders support and encouragement! Day and night, the resort facilities will be open to pamper the tired rider.

And for those kids who want to start their Munga journey and earn their first stripe, there will be a MUK (Munga Kids race) late Saturday afternoon. For ages 3 till 9, this event will include a bike, run, and even a heated swim!

VARIOUS ENTRY COSTS FROM R450

WHAT DO I GET FOR MY ENTRY?

Great question!

A fully stocked start/finish line transition area with food and drinks for the full 24 hours. Food will consist of both snacks but also hot meals.
Powerbar nutrition
Full medical support
A tailored finishers medal (each medal will be stamped with your respective number of loops)
The chance to earn your first (or tenth!) stripe!
A Grit 24-hour goody bag

EARN YOUR STRIPES

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Every time you complete a loop, you receive a commission, or one stripe. Starting with a Lance Corporal, when you complete your second loop you get promoted to full Corporal, or two stripes. The next one is a Sergeant, or three stripes, and so on, and so on. Each loop is worth one stripe and there is no limit to how many loops you can do other than the time limit of 24 hours or the category you have entered.

But be warned, the road to officer is not easy, and only the bravest of campaigners will walk away with the coveted General’s stripe!

Each Munga Grit recruit who crosses the finish line in the allocated time will receive his or her corresponding stripe to wear with pride. The Munga Grit stripes are a right of passage to be worn proudly by those who have earned them and been promoted. But they are also an incentive to stay in the fight against the ordinary.

We want you, to join the army in the fight against mediocrity!

BELOW ARE THE TEN LEVELS OF RANK IN THE MUNGA GRIT “NO GUTS NO GLORY” ARMY.

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THE RULES

WE RIDE TO FIND A PART OF OURSELVES YET UNDISCOVERED.

Oh yes. There are rules. The Munga Grit ModiMolle is a seriously tough race. This is not just a walk (or ride) in the park. We have to make sure that everyone on the route is safe, so every rider will be expected to follow these rules to the letter.

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 Grit ModiMolle journey.

READ THE RULES

rider f.a.q.s

Things Riders usually ask.

WHEN IS THE RACE

The race takes place in 26-27 August 2023

WHEN IS THE RACE

The race takes place in 26-27 August 2023

WHEN IS THE RACE?

The race takes place 26-27 August 2023

HOW MUCH DOES THE RACE COST TO ENTER?

Please click on the Entry Now button for the latest update of fees.

Race Categories:

Youth – R200 (1 loop max and younger than 18) 50km
Weekend Warriors – R450 (2 loops max) up to 100km
Mini Munga Mob – R900 (5 loops max) up to 250km
Munga Maniacs – R1800 (more than 5 loops) 250km to 500km
Team of 2 – R3200 {R1600pp} (10 loops) 500km
Team of 4 – R5800 {R1450pp} (10 loops) 500km
e-bike – Any of the solo categories.

ARE THERE DIFFERENT RACE CATEGORIES?

Race Categories:

Youth
Weekend Warriors
Mini Munga Mob
Munga Maniacs
Team of 2
Team of 4
e-bike

IS THERE A LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF RIDERS THAT CAN ENTER?

Currently, the cut-off is 200 riders.

IS THERE A QUALIFICATION RACE?

There is no qualification process and the Munga Grit 24-Hour ModiMolle is open to anyone who can ride a bicycle.

CAN I RIDE A TANDEM MOUNTAIN BIKE WITH A TEAMMATE?

No. Tandem bicycles are not permitted on the Munga Grit Route.

CAN I RIDE A CYCLOCROSS BIKE

Yep

HOW TECHNICAL IS THE ROUTE?

It depends entirely on your skill level, but the majority of the route (more than 50%) is non-technical dirt roads.

WILL I BE ABLE TO SCOUT THE ROUTE?

Yes. For the most part the route will remain unchanged, however, it does cross private land so these sections will be impossible to scout.

CAN I RACE THE MUNGA GRIT 24HR MODIMOLLE IN A TEAM?

The Munga Grit 24-Hour ModiMolle race has individual and team race categories. So ALL team entries are welcome. Refer to categories for futher details.